Former FIFA senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro (L) joined FIFA president Gianni Infantino (R) during a visit with President Donald Trump in March at the White House in Washington,. File Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPIJuly 31 (UPI) -- Carlos Cordeiro resigned as a FIFA senior adviser to protest a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup and other competitions to private equity investors, he announced Friday.The former United States Soccer Federation president said he "had no involvement in the proposal," which he called a "bad deal for football" and the long-term future of the game.Cordeiro worked closely alongside FIFA President Gianni Infantino and came with him to visit President Donald Trump at the White House. He represented FIFA on the White House Task Force for the 2026 World Cup."As a senior adviser to the FIFA president, a former banker and a lifelong football fan, I cannot stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup," Cordeiro wrote."Let me be clear: I had no involvement in this proposal, and I oppose it unequivocally. It is a bad deal for FIFA's member associations, a bad deal for football and a bad deal for the long-term future of the game."The global governing body for soccer announced Tuesday that it was "exploring the concept of bringing together FIFA's commercial rights."FIFA wants to sell one-fifth of the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprises for $4.2 billion to an investor group led by Thrive Eternal. Those funds would be distributed to member associations who opt to participate in the FIFA Fast-Forward Program.Thrive Eternal is an investment firm formed by Joshua Kushner, the brother of Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner.Each of the 211 member associations that chooses to participate would receive access to up to $20 million in "one-off capital." The plan calls for 20% of the $20 billion subsidiary to be owned by private investors.FIFA released an additional statement Wednesday after strong opposition from its member associations, saying "nobody is selling football." The wave of opposition included the Union of European Football Associations, which said that none of its 55 national teams would participate in any FIFA competition "so long as these proposals remain alive."The Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football and the Asian Football Confederation also publicly opposed the proposal.South American confederation CONMEBOL and the Oceania Football Confederation have yet to announce a position. The Oceania said it will consider the proposal through an August executive committee meeting.FIFA's new structure is subject to support of the majority of its member associations. Of its 211, 143 are within UEFA, Concacaf and the AFC."FIFA already has access to extraordinary financial resources," Cordeiro wrote. "The organization sits on billions of dollars in reserves and no debt. The FIFA president himself has highlighted the $15 billion in revenues generated between 2022 and 2026."If member associations believe additional investment is needed to develop the game, FIFA already has the financial capacity to provide that support from its existing resources."Against that backdrop, selling a permanent stake in football's most valuable asset to raise $4.2 billion makes little sense. It is mortgaging football's future without any compelling justification."Infantino, who has been FIFA president since 2016, is expected to run for reelection, unopposed, in March.

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Doping ban cut by two years, 70m star can play againMykhailo Mudryk was actually supposed to be banned from playing professional football until December 2028. Actually.As the English league association announced today after consulting with the international anti-doping agency WADA, Mudryk has been acquitted with immediate effect.The Ukrainian joined Chelsea FC from Shakhtar Donetsk in January 2023 for 70 million euros. After banned substances were found in the 25-year-olds blood in autumn 2024, he was handed a four-year ban.Now, after less than two years, that ban has been lifted and Mudryk is allowed to play for the Blues again.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

Bill Belichick rarely has much to say, about anything. (Unless, of course, the subject is the evolution of interior offensive line play in the single-wing offense.) Regarding the placement of his G.M./consigliere Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave, Belichick didn't have much to say."We're at a particular time of the year now where there are certain things that are in play, and certain things that are in play that will happen later in the calendar year," Belichick said regarding the manner in which Lombardi's duties are being delegated internally. "So we're taking it day to day and work through the things that are on the table right now."Belichick also said, as to how the absence of Lombardi impact Belichick's job, "We've made a few adjustments, yeah. But I mean we're, you know, we're working through the process."It's no surprise. North Carolina has made it clear that mum will be the word regarding the investigation that sparked Lombardi's placement on immediate leave.Still, the school clearly isn't pleased that it's dealing with the Lombardi situation."I'm disappointed that were talking about this," UNC chancellor Lee Roberts said Thursday, via David Hale of ESPN. "We should be focusing on our student-athletes and on their success. . . . It's distressing to me and everyone else in the administration entrusted with leadership at this remarkable university that this is something we have to spend time on."While the outcome of the investigation and any impact on Lombardi's employment status remain to be seen, it currently feels like he won't be back. And few tears will be shed over that. As recently explained by Matt Yoder of Awful Announcing, the downfall of Lombardi has united sports media in a way few things can. For example, Bruce Feldman of The Athletic eviscerated Lombardi: "Arrogance plus incompetence is a lethal combination."None of this surprises anyone who followed Lombardi's NFL career especially after Pablo Torre devoted an episode of his podcast last year to taking a closer look at some of the claims Lombardi has made about his role in building Super Bowl champions.Lombardi's role in the disaster that has been Belichick's dalliance in college football is undeniable. And Lombardi's involvement very well could be over.Which actually could make things better in Chapel Hill.

CBS Sports NFL analyst Tony Romo will go on leave from the network for an undetermined amount of time following his arrest for suspected OWI, CBS Sports announced Friday.Romo, 46, was arrested in Milwaukee on July 23 for suspicion of operating while intoxicated (OWI). He was taken into custody after reportedly performing poorly when given a field-sobriety test, per reports. CBS Sports announced that analyst Tony Romo is on leave from his role until further notice. pic.twitter.com/178PyVajsg Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 31, 2026Romo was booked and released following the arrest. Hes due back in court Sept. 21.A first offense charge or OWI carries a fine and a temporary driver's license suspension in Wisconsin. Depending on Romo's blood-alcohol level, he could also be subject to a year in a sobriety program.After playing 13 years in the NFL, all of which came with the Dallas Cowboys, Romo turned to broadcasting. He ascended quickly, becoming part of the top team at CBS Sports, where he paired up with Jim Nantz to call the biggest games for the network. With Romo on leave, former Houston Texans great JJ Watt is reportedly expected to take Romos place on broadcasts, teaming with Nantz and sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson on CBS Sports top team. This story will be updated.

The Women's British Open continues on Friday with second-round action, as the field of 144 players faces the pressure of the cut. After 36 holes, only the top 65 competitors and ties will advance to the weekend at the Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.Shiho Kuwaki and Yealimi Noh sit comfortably atop the leaderboard after two rounds, both with a six-under overall score and heading into the weekend leading the field.Jeeno Thitikul, currently ranked second in the world, also made a strong start after two rounds, securing her spot for the weekend. Thitikul impressed in the opening round, carding a 7-under 64 with seven birdies and no bogeys. Although her second round was more challenging, producing just one birdie against three bogeys, Thitikul remains at five under par overall and will continue the battle for the top of the leaderboard on Saturday.As the second round draws to a close, the projected cut line sits at four-over par. Here is a closer look at the bubble players, those hovering around the cut line, who are fighting to keep their championship hopes alive.More: PGA Tour suspends Trey Mullinax for anti-doping violationWhat is the projected cut line at the Women's British Open right now?The current cut line after the completion of Round 2 is +4. All golfers with a score of +4 or better will move on to the weekend at the Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England.How many golfers make to the weekend? Only the top 67 golfers (and ties) on the leaderboard after Friday's Round 2 make the cut to play the weekend at the 2026 British Open.Women's British Open cut tracker: Who's in danger?Maja Stark +4 (F)Patty Tavatanakit +4 (F)Casandra Alexander +4 (F)Jin Young Ko +4 (F)Aki Iwai +4 (F)Andrea Lee +4 (F)Perrine Delacour +4 (F)Somi Lee +4 (F)Cara Gainer +4 (F)Carolina Chacarra +4 (F)Bel Wardle +4 (F)Lauren Crump (a) +5 (F)Nanna Koerstz Madsen +5 (F)Lilia Vu +5 (F)Hinako Shibuno +5 (F)Gaby Lopez +5 (F)Leona Maguire +5 (F)Pajaree Anannarukarn +5 (F)Fuga Suga +5 (F)Erika Hara +5 (F)Noora Komulainen +5 (F)Diksha Dagar +5 (F)Leonie Harm +5 (F)Cassie Porter +5 (F)Jiyai Shin +5 (F)Lindy Duncan +5 (F)Manon De Roey +5 (F)This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Women's British Open projected cut line: Shiho Kuwaki, Jeeno Thitikul into weekend

I think hell stay with us Lilles president clarifies situation regarding Manchester City target Ayyoub BouaddiIt would take a very clever person indeed to say at this stage where Ayyoub Bouaddi (18) will be playing in the 2026-27 season. Although he is reported to be very close to joining Manchester City with whom he is said to have already reached an agreement the Moroccan midfielder remains, for the time being, a Lille OSC player.An important point that his chairman, Olivier Ltang, present at a press conference on Friday, took great care to remind the media of. Whilst he explained that Ayyoubs situation had not changed since he last spoke in mid-July, and acknowledged interest from very, very big clubs, the 53-year-old club executive was nevertheless keen to deny an imminent deal with a club that plays in sky blue, despite reportedly having received several concrete offers not just from Manchester City since the transfer window opened.I told you last time that I thought Ayyoub (Bouaddi) was going to stay with us, and I still stand by that, he added. The idea remains the same: to have a competitive team. If clubs come in at the end of the transfer window for a particular position and were not in a position to replace the player, then we wont go ahead with the deal.And although an offer of 100m matching the players valuation would inevitably make him consider a move, Ltang was careful to point out that the players own wishes were also a key factor in any transfer.Were in regular contact with Ayyoub (Bouaddi); hes not in a hurry to leave, and hes very keen to stay here too. When youre 18 and at a club like LOSC, where you have the opportunity to play a significant number of matches including in the Champions League you naturally ask yourself, why leave now? [] Ill let him speak for himself when the time is right, he concluded.GFFN|Lo Aschi

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