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Its unclear what reaction FIFA leadership was expecting when it confirmed it intends to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The organization still found itself issuing a statement Thursday intended as a clarification for whats been reported and discussed.Word broke Tuesday of FIFA president Gianni Infantinos plan to spin off FIFAs commercial and event operations into a subsidiary known as FIFA Forward Enterprise. That vehicle, termed FFE, would then have a minority stake sold to a group of investors led by Thrive Eternal, a permanent capital holding company helmed by Joshua Kushner, the brother of President Donald Trumps son-in-law.If executed, the proposal would raise a total of $20 billion for FIFA, which it would then distribute to its member associations. The first wave would increase its 2027-2030 payout from $8 million per country to $20 million, with more through 2038.The plan has proven wildly unpopular in FIFAs biggest markets, with two major continental confederations, UEFA and Concacaf, releasing blistering statements rejecting the idea. UEFA, which counts five of the past six World Cup winners, has already announced a boycott of all FIFA competitions until the proposal is permanently tabled.FIFA confirmed in its statement that it respects the feedback and concern aired in public, then proceeded to complain its planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports.FIFA did not provide any examples of such incorrect media reports.UEFA and Concacaf complained in particular about the lack of transparency around the decision. The former said the idea was conceived in secret and brought to the brink of approval without any meaningful consultation with those entrusted with stewarding the game, while the latter said its membership expressed deep concerns about the lack of due process surrounding the proposal, the artificially short deadline imposed, and the absence of any review or approval by the relevant FIFA governance bodies.FIFA says it will now begin its consultation process, though it didnt indicate its timeline had changed. Infantino has set a Sept. 19 deadline for a decision, giving countries less than eight weeks to figure out where they stand.From FIFA:FFE has been proposed solely to ensure that all FIFA Member Associations (MAs) have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of the commercial opportunity of football in their respective countries, and that this does not come at the cost of either the spirit or the governance of FIFA or football itself. Nobody is selling football. This is not something FIFA would ever entertain. Everyone has the right to express their opposition and to seek further clarification but no single entity can claim to represent all 211 MAs around the world. Each MA should be allowed to review the proposal and have a say in shaping their own future. These are the democratic principles of FIFA.There are essentially two levers being pulled here. One is Infantinos calculation that even if the European countries and some of FIFAs largest markets in other countries oppose the idea, something he had to know would happen, he only needs a majority of the 211 member associations for his plan to go through.The idea of selling a stake in the World Cup for an eight-figure windfall makes little sense for, say, Spain, England or Brazil, but the median FIFA member would have a lot more use for that money. Consider that the midpoint between 1 and 211 is 106, and the 106th-ranked team in the mens FIFA rankings is currently Kyrgyzstan. The other lever is UEFA and companys bid to make the World Cup appear to be as toxic an asset as possible, investment-wise. A World Cup without Europe is a very different tournament, which could give pause to both investors and the countries thinking this could happen without collateral damage.A UEFA boycott is only the start of what the confederation could do, and it has never been shy about a clash with Infantinos FIFA.It remains to be seen which side will win out. What is clear is that this is the biggest gamble of Infantinos tenure, and he has decided to let whatever may come of this define his already questionable legacy.

Boston Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran authored an ugly moment during Thursday nights game against the Athletics in West Sacramento, prompting the teams radio broadcasters to call him out on his behavior.With the game tied 3-3 with runners on second and third and one out in the top of the sixth inning, Duran hit a shallow fly ball to left field caught by Tyler Soderstrom. The runner at third, Willson Contreras a former catcher-turned first baseman wisely chose not to attempt to tag up and score. Duran was upset at this non-development, and as he headed back toward the Red Sox dugout on the first base side, he threw his right hand up and yelled, Run! in the direction of Contreras and Red Sox third base coach Chad Epperson. Upon returning to the dugout, he resumed yelling toward them while throwing up both hands.Durans reaction perplexed NESN analyst Lou Merloniin the Red Sox television broadcast booth.I dont know what that was about, he said of the struggling outfielder who is batting just .195. It was too shallow.Over on WEEI, the Red Sox radio booth laid into Duran, who once got into a verbal altercation with a fan and gave an obscene gesture to another fan on separate occasions.WEEI on Duran: "This is such a tired act." pic.twitter.com/D54bZACzDn Stats (@redsoxstats) July 31, 2026Jarren Duran looked like he was upset that Contreras didnt come home and score, WEEI play-by-play man Will Flemming said. You kidding me? What is that?No idea what that was, color man Lenny DiNardo replied.That is ridiculous, Flemming said. That is such a tired act, Lenny.If he wouldve gone right there, DiNardo said of Contreras, he wouldve been out by 10 feet.What are we doing? Flemming said. You cannot do that.Moments later, Flemming reported, Duran just slammed an iPad down Look, we get it. Youre a struggling hitter. Youre frustrated. Its been a long year. Team game. You cannot do that.Even if you feel that way, guess what? DiNardo replied. Keep it to yourself.Lenny, this whole thing has been predicated on a group mentality, Flemming said, alluding to the Red Sox stunning turnaround in which they have gone from the worst team in the American League to a wild card spot in less than two months. Everybody rowing in the same direction.The post That Is Ridiculous: Red Sox Broadcasters Have Had It With Teams Left Fielder After Mid-Game Outburst first appeared on Mediaite.

How MLS Changed Its All-Star Rules After Messi Suspension DramaLionel Messi will miss his third consecutive MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday, but unlike last year, he won't face suspension. The league announced Saturday that Messi and teammate Rodrigo De Paul are excused from the Charlotte showcase following their World Cup final appearance just 10 days ago.MLS and the MLS Players Association agreed before the 2026 season that clubs would determine appropriate rest periods for players exiting World Cup competition, with Messi and De Paul receiving formal exemptions under this agreement. The decision aligns with FIFPRO's mandatory 21-day rest period following international tournaments.The 2025 suspension controversyLast year's All-Star Game created significant tension when MLS suspended Messi and Jordi Alba for withdrawing hours before kickoff, with Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas calling the punishment "draconian" and noting Messi was "extremely upset." The players withdrew without documented injuries, triggering MLS's automatic one-game suspension rule for any selected player who skips without medical excuse.The league implemented this mandatory participation rule to prevent stars from opting out at will and preserve the All-Star Game's credibility. The policy has precedent: Zlatan Ibrahimovi received a suspension in 2018 for citing fatigue rather than injury.Why the World Cup changed everythingThis year's World Cup occurred mid-MLS season, prompting a seven-week league break and pre-arranged exceptions for players reaching the tournament's final stages. Messi and De Paul both played in Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain on July 19.The timing created an unprecedented scheduling conflict. With the All-Star Game scheduled just 10 days after the World Cup final, enforcing mandatory participation would have contradicted player welfare protocols that MLS had already agreed to respect.Structural implications for MLS governanceThis exemption reveals how MLS adapts its rigid policies when confronted with global soccer realities. The league maintains strict control over its showcase eventsthe All-Star Game generates significant revenue and marketing valuebut cannot ignore international player welfare standards.Nine World Cup participants remain on the All-Star roster but must participate since they didn't reach the final stages and don't qualify for mandatory rest. This creates a two-tier system: elite players who reach major tournament finals receive protection, while others face standard obligations.Current projections suggest Messi and De Paul won't return to Inter Miami until early August. While the league avoided another public relations crisis by granting exemptions, the episode highlights ongoing tension between MLS's desire for control and the realities of managing global superstars operating on international schedules.

Mller-Evander shooting duel shows MLS Skills Challenge evolutionThomas Mller and Evander both scored 79 points in the MLS All-Star Skills Challenge shooting competition Tuesday night in Charlotte, breaking the previous record of 72 that Evander himself set in 2025. The Vancouver Whitecaps attacker hit 10 of 11 targets in his attempt before the FC Cincinnati midfielder matched the feat moments later.Record progression reflects format refinementThe shooting challenge has evolved from a 65-point record in 2022 to 72 in 2025 and now 79 in 2026. This progression tracks with MLS refining the Skills Challenge format this year introducing individual event champions rather than an overall league winner, allowing players multiple attempts to maximize entertainment value.Vancouver Whitecaps FC superstar Thomas Mller eclipsed Evander's record of 72 points set last year with a remarkable 79-point haul. The Brazilian then took another turn out of competition in a bid to better it, but could only match Mller's 79.Strategic positioning of marquee playersMLS positioned its two most technically gifted attacking players a World Cup winner and a Brazilian playmaker as the shooting challenge anchors. Evander is set to make his third consecutive appearance in the Skills Challenge after competing in 2024 (Portland Timbers) and 2025 (FC Cincinnati). Last year, Evander broke the record for the most points scored by an individual player in the All-Star Shooting Challenge (72).Mller's participation carries particular weight. The German legend represents MLS's highest-profile signing since the Messi era began, and his willingness to embrace the Skills Challenge format complete with wearing a microphone during his attempt demonstrates buy-in from elite European talent.Format changes maximize competitive dramaNew this year; each of the challenges will crown its own champion, marking a shift from the traditional MLS versus opponent format used in previous years. This structural change allowed both players to compete for the individual shooting title rather than representing opposing leagues, creating the dramatic moment of Evander attempting to reclaim his record.The lack of a tiebreaker mechanism exposed a gap in the new format both players share the record without resolution. This oversight suggests MLS is still calibrating the balance between entertainment and competition in its showcase events.Skills Challenge as talent development markerEvander's three-year progression through the Skills Challenge from Portland to Cincinnati to matching records with a World Cup winner parallels his rise as one of MLS's premier playmakers. His consistency across different teams and formats establishes the Skills Challenge as a legitimate performance benchmark rather than pure exhibition.The event now serves dual purposes: marketing spectacle for casual viewers and a technical showcase that elite players take seriously enough to break records. Mller's immediate impact validates the format's ability to attract and engage world-class talent beyond contractual obligations.