The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
FIFA distributed pre-written letters endorsing President Gianni Infantino to national football associations before his re-election campaign, though the move has sparked controversy amid broader concerns over media rights sales.
UEFA has formally notified FIFA President Gianni Infantino of potential legal proceedings over a shelved plan to sell commercial rights to private investors, demanding immediate document preservation.
UEFA has declared that FIFA's leadership has lost the confidence of the football community, welcoming the world governing body's decision to scrap controversial plans to sell stakes in major competitions including the World Cup to private investors.
FIFA operates as soccer's supreme governing body, but Europe's UEFA confederation wields disproportionate commercial influence through competitions like the Champions League. The $20 billion World Cup subsidiary plan reveals tensions in this power structure.
Argentina's war veterans federation has urged supporters to keep the upcoming World Cup semi-final against England focused on football rather than using it to promote sovereignty claims over the Malvinas islands.
Spain has formally apologised for a column by conservative ex-premier Mariano Rajoy questioning the 'Frenchness' of France's World Cup squad. Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares condemned the remarks as xenophobic and racist ahead of a Spain-France semi-final.