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World Cup 2026

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What Does Football Do With Itself Now That Messi Is Gone?

After 21 years and 125 goals, Lionel Messi’s international journey ended with a quiet Instagram post and a 106th-minute heartbreak in New Jersey. This analysis …

Sports World Lionel Messi

Tony Varga · Aug 31, 2026 • 17:05

Can Infantino survive a $20 billion FIFA revolt?

FIFA's ambitious $20 billion privatization bid has fractured global football governance, pitting President Infantino against a unified Northern bloc. The collap…

Sports Business FIFA

Rein Kaljumäe · Aug 07, 2026 • 15:50

The FIFA-UEFA schism and the privatization of the game.

The FIFA-UEFA Schism represents a total fracture in global football governance, triggered by the $20 billion 'FIFA Forward Enterprise' privatization plan. As 55…

Sports Business FIFA-UEFA Schism

Rein Kaljumäe · Jul 30, 2026 • 17:03

Can the world survive Spain's 16-title World Cup dominance?

Spain's simultaneous hold on the Men’s and Women’s World Cup trophies in 2026 marks the peak of a terrifyingly efficient football machine. From Rodri’s robotic …

Sports Football Spain

Tony Varga · Jul 20, 2026 • 09:50

FIFA Lifts Balogun Ban After Trump's Call to Infantino

On July 1, 2026, Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and four days later Folarin Balogun's automatic World Cup suspension was overturned via Ar…

Sports Politics FIFA

Tony Varga · Jul 06, 2026 • 06:32

Why is the Haiti World Cup kit a threat to FIFA’s corporate soul?

FIFA has officially banned Haiti's national history, ordering the team to scrub a tribute to the 1803 Battle of Vertières from their jerseys only 72 hours befor…

Sports World FIFA

Tony Varga · Jun 11, 2026 • 09:15