http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:16:23 +0200 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:16:23 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/golden-homecoming-for-alexandri-sisters-to-greece-life-after-austria-medals-in-paris http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/12/golden-homecoming-for-alexandri-sisters-to-greece-life-after-austria-medals-in-paris Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:16:22 +0200 From Austria, where they lived and excelled for 14 years, to their comeback for Greece and two Paris golds. Anna Maria, Irini Marina and Vasiliki Alexandri discuss their decision to return and their plans for the future. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/11/trump-signals-support-for-infantino-as-fifa-crisis-rumbles-on http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/11/trump-signals-support-for-infantino-as-fifa-crisis-rumbles-on Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:22:16 +0200 "If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/uefa-afc-concacaf-target-embattled-infantino-in-damning-open-letter http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/10/uefa-afc-concacaf-target-embattled-infantino-in-damning-open-letter Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:49:45 +0200 The open letter criticised Infantino’s judgment and called on FIFA to apologise for poor leadership rather than miscommunication amid its failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/don-nelson-the-second-winnigest-head-coach-in-nba-history-dies-aged-86 http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/don-nelson-the-second-winnigest-head-coach-in-nba-history-dies-aged-86 Sun, 09 Aug 2026 21:46:26 +0200 The legendary coach and former player, credited for introducing the “Nellie ball”, was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach in 2012 for – at the time – holding the most wins as a head coach in NBA history. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/fifa-defends-infantino-after-revelations-of-his-alleged-lover-paid-off-by-uefa http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/09/fifa-defends-infantino-after-revelations-of-his-alleged-lover-paid-off-by-uefa Sun, 09 Aug 2026 10:43:48 +0200 After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/08/wedding-at-funchal-cathedral-but-not-cristiano-and-georginas-to-the-disappointment-of-hund http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/08/wedding-at-funchal-cathedral-but-not-cristiano-and-georginas-to-the-disappointment-of-hund Sat, 08 Aug 2026 19:45:30 +0200 As British tabloids keep spinning stories about when and where Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are getting married, fans are ever keener to catch a glimpse of a ceremony that keeps proving elusive. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/the-great-infantino-divide-who-is-for-and-against-the-controversial-fifa-chief http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/the-great-infantino-divide-who-is-for-and-against-the-controversial-fifa-chief Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:57:40 +0200 The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/deal-beyond-football-mohamed-salah-at-trabzonspor-boosts-tourism-and-turkeys-economy http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/deal-beyond-football-mohamed-salah-at-trabzonspor-boosts-tourism-and-turkeys-economy Fri, 07 Aug 2026 16:06:09 +0200 With Mohamed Salah joining Trabzonspor, the city expects more visitors, especially Egyptian and Arab fans, reinforcing its status as a destination for tourism and sport. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/uefa-may-still-boycott-fifa-events-as-it-says-infantino-apology-changes-nothing http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/uefa-may-still-boycott-fifa-events-as-it-says-infantino-apology-changes-nothing Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:07:04 +0200 "Yesterday’s announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing," UEFA said in a statement on Thursday. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/infantino-to-remain-as-fifa-boss-following-crisis-meeting http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/06/infantino-to-remain-as-fifa-boss-following-crisis-meeting Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:12:20 +0200 FIFA issued a statement late on Wednesday saying that Infantino retained the "full support" of Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA management board. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/portugal-legend-luis-figo-calls-for-infantino-to-resign-saying-he-debased-fifa-presidency http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/05/portugal-legend-luis-figo-calls-for-infantino-to-resign-saying-he-debased-fifa-presidency Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:11:56 +0200 "It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now," Figo wrote in a post on X. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/former-fifa-vice-president-prince-ali-accuses-infantino-of-blackmail-as-presure-on-leaders http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/former-fifa-vice-president-prince-ali-accuses-infantino-of-blackmail-as-presure-on-leaders Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:25:46 +0200 In a social media post, Prince Ali said that during the World Cup — where Jordan made its debut in June — he was told if he endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino “it would go a long way to helping our FA out.” http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/55-hours-in-the-water-polish-swimmer-crosses-baltic-sea-from-sweden-to-home-country http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/04/55-hours-in-the-water-polish-swimmer-crosses-baltic-sea-from-sweden-to-home-country Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:25:32 +0200 Bartłomiej Kubkowski has pulled off an extraordinary feat, becoming the first person to swim across the Baltic Sea from Sweden to Poland in 55 hours, covering 160 kilometres. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/01/uefa-declares-to-have-lost-confidence-in-infantino-over-shabby-back-room-opaque-deal http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/01/uefa-declares-to-have-lost-confidence-in-infantino-over-shabby-back-room-opaque-deal Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:32:21 +0200 FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under increasing fire from continental governing bodies on Saturday despite scrapping a widely-derided plan to allow private investment in the World Cup. http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/01/fifa-bins-controversial-private-investment-plan-after-backlash http://www.euronews.com/2026/08/01/fifa-bins-controversial-private-investment-plan-after-backlash Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:14:44 +0200 "The current FIFA leadership has not only lost UEFA’s confidence but also that of many other members of the football family," UEFA said in a statement responding to FIFA's announcement. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/exclusive-meps-demand-infantino-appear-before-european-parliament-over-fifas-private-inves http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/31/exclusive-meps-demand-infantino-appear-before-european-parliament-over-fifas-private-inves Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:32:43 +0200 As European football associations threaten to boycott the World Cup, a draft letter obtained by Euronews accused the FIFA President of using the organisation as a “political career ladder”. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/farewell-franco-baresi-milan-mourns-an-icon-world-football-loses-a-legend http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/farewell-franco-baresi-milan-mourns-an-icon-world-football-loses-a-legend Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:01:35 +0200 Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/fifa-insists-it-will-proceed-with-private-investor-plan-proposal-despite-uefa-boycott-thre http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/31/fifa-insists-it-will-proceed-with-private-investor-plan-proposal-despite-uefa-boycott-thre Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:32:26 +0200 FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan, despite widespread opposition to the proposal. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/fifas-plan-to-sell-world-cup-to-private-investors-has-not-been-well-received-but-can-they- http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/fifas-plan-to-sell-world-cup-to-private-investors-has-not-been-well-received-but-can-they- Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:12:29 +0200 Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in FIFA’s commercial operations to private investors faces fierce opposition from UEFA, which could potentially have enough votes to block the proposal. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/fifa-opens-disciplinary-cases-against-argentina-for-world-cup-final-scuffle-and-malvinas-b http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/30/fifa-opens-disciplinary-cases-against-argentina-for-world-cup-final-scuffle-and-malvinas-b Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:19:48 +0200 Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes faces three charges of assault in the post-game clashes after Spain’s 1-0 win on July 19, defender Nahuel Molina faces two charges and coach Roberto Ayala one. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/fifa-president-infantino-proposes-plan-to-sell-stakes-in-the-world-cup-prompting-an-angry- http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/29/fifa-president-infantino-proposes-plan-to-sell-stakes-in-the-world-cup-prompting-an-angry- Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:12:17 +0200 The new initiative is the second time Infantino has attempted to privatise football assets, with the first being in 2018 where the FIFA chief proposed a multi-billion dollar project to create more global competitions, funded by private investors. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/roberto-mancini-returns-as-italy-coach-after-third-straight-world-cup-miss http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/roberto-mancini-returns-as-italy-coach-after-third-straight-world-cup-miss Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:38:57 +0200 After days of controversy and debate, federation president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday that Roberto Mancini will return as Italy coach. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/zinedine-zidane-fulfils-dream-as-he-takes-charge-of-france http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/28/zinedine-zidane-fulfils-dream-as-he-takes-charge-of-france Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:02:53 +0200 After the announcement, Zidane greeted a large gathering of fans outside the federation headquarters and they cheered loudly when he arrived. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/gianni-infantino-tells-critics-to-meditate-in-remarkable-instagram-tirade http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/27/gianni-infantino-tells-critics-to-meditate-in-remarkable-instagram-tirade Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:14:12 +0200 "Finally I am incredibly proud, as FIFA President, to have contributed, even a little, to this show. It's a great feeling," Infantino wrote. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/26/tour-de-france-2026-fifth-title-for-tadej-pogacar-van-der-poel-wins-on-champs-elysees http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/26/tour-de-france-2026-fifth-title-for-tadej-pogacar-van-der-poel-wins-on-champs-elysees Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:35:50 +0200 Slovenian Tadej Pogačar has joined the exclusive club of five-time Tour de France winners, while Mathieu van der Poel won Sunday’s final stage through the streets of Paris. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/26/paris-once-again-beating-heart-of-tour-de-france http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/26/paris-once-again-beating-heart-of-tour-de-france Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:20:13 +0200 Stage 21 was cut short to free up security forces for fire-hit areas. The peloton leaves the Champs-Elysées, tackles Montmartre three times and finishes on the Parisian avenue. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/spain-sets-global-audience-records-after-world-cup-win http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/spain-sets-global-audience-records-after-world-cup-win Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:07:09 +0200 Millions of fans followed Spain's national team throughout the FIFA World Cup via the media and social networks, pushing its audience to record levels. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/jurgen-klopp-confirmed-as-new-german-national-team-coach http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/jurgen-klopp-confirmed-as-new-german-national-team-coach Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:33:49 +0200 Klopp takes over following the departure of Julian Nagelsmann and a dismal 2026 World Cup campaign. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/spain-coach-slams-argentinas-world-cup-final-behaviour-as-unacceptable http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/24/spain-coach-slams-argentinas-world-cup-final-behaviour-as-unacceptable Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:05:46 +0200 Argentina's antics following the final whistle in the World Cup final have prompted FIFA to launch a disciplinary investigation. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/more-than-80700-sign-petition-demanding-world-cup-final-replay http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/23/more-than-80700-sign-petition-demanding-world-cup-final-replay Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:46:27 +0200 The petition alleges that Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic delivered a "controversial and corrupt" performance and calls on FIFA to review several of his decisions during the match. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/ferran-torres-sparks-controversy-with-make-spain-great-again-cap-at-world-cup-parade http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/22/ferran-torres-sparks-controversy-with-make-spain-great-again-cap-at-world-cup-parade Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:30:16 +0200 The striker walked around Madrid wearing a red cap with Donald Trump’s slogan, tweaked for Spain, hours after scoring La Roja’s World Cup winner. Cucurella has faced criticism from Argentina over a song. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/messis-strange-pre-final-video-puzzles-world-cup-fans http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/messis-strange-pre-final-video-puzzles-world-cup-fans Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:13:10 +0200 Messi’s team talk before the 2026 World Cup final sparked theories online. Journalist Eduardo Feinmann relayed claims that Messi’s call to 'forget everything' was linked to rumours circulating before the match, although this has not been confirmed. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/fifa-opens-investigation-into-argentina-over-post-world-cup-final-incidents http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/21/fifa-opens-investigation-into-argentina-over-post-world-cup-final-incidents Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:29:39 +0200 Football's governing body has appointed a prosecutor to assess the clashes between Argentine and Spanish players at the full-time whistle at the Metlife Stadium as well as the banner held by players after the semi-final with England. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/20/what-is-spains-world-cup-victory-actually-worth-to-the-national-economy http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/20/what-is-spains-world-cup-victory-actually-worth-to-the-national-economy Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200 Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final brings a record $50 million (€43.7m) cheque from FIFA and, if past champions are any guide, a measurable but fleeting lift for the economy. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/a-huge-joy-madrid-wakes-up-celebrating-spains-historic-victory http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/a-huge-joy-madrid-wakes-up-celebrating-spains-historic-victory Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:20:24 +0200 Madrid is celebrating after Spain won the men’s Football World Cup, with fans taking to the streets and newspapers dedicating their front pages to the historic victory. Supporters describe the triumph as a moment of national pride and a rare celebration bringing the country together. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/spain-win-world-cup-for-second-time-after-thrilling-final-against-argentina http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/20/spain-win-world-cup-for-second-time-after-thrilling-final-against-argentina Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:02:54 +0200 A tense final in New Jersey was finally settled after extra time as Spain ended Argentina's reign as world champions and lifted the trophy for the second time. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/19/shakira-leads-first-world-cup-half-time-show-that-briefly-steals-the-spotlight http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/19/shakira-leads-first-world-cup-half-time-show-that-briefly-steals-the-spotlight Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:31:17 +0200 The show extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football's biggest match into a global entertainment event. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/rodri-reveals-the-secret-behind-spains-run-to-the-world-cup-final http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/rodri-reveals-the-secret-behind-spains-run-to-the-world-cup-final Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:28:21 +0200 Spain's captain says La Roja owe their success to the bond between coach De la Fuente and the squad, and warns Argentina are 'the team to beat', 'much more than Messi'. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/new-world-cup-champions-51-million-prize http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/new-world-cup-champions-51-million-prize Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:55:09 +0200 The cash prize for either Argentina or Spain, while an increase on the last tournament, is a small figure when compared to the amounts spent on individual football players http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/french-media-report-zidane-will-start-as-france-coach-on-1-september http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/french-media-report-zidane-will-start-as-france-coach-on-1-september Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:41:43 +0200 French sports daily L'Équipe reports that 1998 World Cup winner and global football icon Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as France coach. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/spain-and-argentina-meet-in-new-york-to-dance-the-2026-world-cup-final-in-spanish http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/19/spain-and-argentina-meet-in-new-york-to-dance-the-2026-world-cup-final-in-spanish Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:03:25 +0200 "Por la mañana café, por la tarde, gol." Argentina look to defend their crown, add a fourth star and make Spain dance to Messi’s tango, while La Roja dream of another South Africa and making Scaloni’s men dance Rodri’s sevillanas. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/trump-queries-tuchels-tactics-in-englands-semifinal-heartbreak-against-argentina http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/trump-queries-tuchels-tactics-in-englands-semifinal-heartbreak-against-argentina Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:28:58 +0200 "They took their best player, and they put him on defence," Trump said, referring to England striker Harry Kane. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/thats-crazy-messi-reflects-on-iconic-photo-with-baby-lamine-yamal http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/18/thats-crazy-messi-reflects-on-iconic-photo-with-baby-lamine-yamal Sat, 18 Jul 2026 08:00:19 +0200 Lionel Messi described the viral photo of himself holding baby Lamine Yamal as "crazy" ahead of their World Cup final meeting. Messi praised the Spain star as one of the world's best but said Argentina would do everything possible to stop him. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/sanchez-to-attend-spain-argentina-world-cup-final-in-new-york-without-his-wife http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/17/sanchez-to-attend-spain-argentina-world-cup-final-in-new-york-without-his-wife Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:13:06 +0200 Pedro Sánchez will fly to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, after days of doubt about his timetable. After the match, the prime minister will travel on to Algeria for an official meeting on Monday. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/when-messi-met-yamal-the-master-and-apprentice-story-behind-the-world-cup-final http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/when-messi-met-yamal-the-master-and-apprentice-story-behind-the-world-cup-final Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:34:07 +0200 In 2007, at a UNICEF charity event, Messi bathed five‑month‑old Lamine Yamal in the Camp Nou dressing room. Nineteen years later they meet in the 2026 World Cup final: Spain v Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/rajoy-repeats-column-after-world-cup-win-over-france-and-stands-by-controversial-remark http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/16/rajoy-repeats-column-after-world-cup-win-over-france-and-stands-by-controversial-remark Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:23:03 +0200 The former president has published a new column in 'El Debate' after Spain’s win over France in the semi-finals, refusing to retract his remarks about the French side and hitting back at criticism from Pedro Sánchez and the French authorities. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/15/thieves-try-to-break-into-lamine-yamals-home-in-barcelona-during-france-match http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/15/thieves-try-to-break-into-lamine-yamals-home-in-barcelona-during-france-match Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:31:22 +0200 Security cameras spotted two hooded men trying to break into the property in Esplugues de Llobregat but they fled before police arrived. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/spain-spoil-bastille-day-party-by-beating-france-2-0-to-reach-world-cup-final http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/spain-spoil-bastille-day-party-by-beating-france-2-0-to-reach-world-cup-final Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:18:04 +0200 Spain beat France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and will contest the World Cup final against the winner of England v Argentina. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/hundreds-of-peruvians-name-child-haaland-as-world-cup-reaches-registry-offices http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/14/hundreds-of-peruvians-name-child-haaland-as-world-cup-reaches-registry-offices Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:23:19 +0200 Civil registries list 468 Peruvians with the Norwegian striker's surname and 91 children with his full name, though Neymar and Messi remain the country's favourite football names. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/14/france-and-spain-meet-in-the-most-expensive-world-cup-semi-final-in-history http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/07/14/france-and-spain-meet-in-the-most-expensive-world-cup-semi-final-in-history Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:50:15 +0200 Tuesday's clash between France and Spain in Texas is not just a footballing spectacle, it is also, by market value, the costliest semi-final the World Cup has staged, with the two squads worth a combined $3.2 billion (€2.8bn).