Water Polo
Virus Decimates Croatian U-16 Team Ahead of World Championship
Head coach Bruno Sabioni cannot count on a full squad due to health issues, with backup goalkeeper Ivan Šeparović's participation in doubt and fine-tuning sessions impossible.
Football
UEFA to Infantino: Resign or We Will Vote to Remove You
European football's governing body threatened an emergency vote of no confidence after the FIFA president withdrew a controversial plan to sell World Cup stakes.
Football
FIFA Director: Infantino Deceived Us
Kevin Lamour, FIFA's Chief Operating Officer, publicly called out President Gianni Infantino over the controversial plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial entity. The project was officially scrapped a day later.
Basketball
Mijatović: Kecman's Three-Pointer Is the Only Moment I Wished for VAR in Basketball
Croatian national basketball team head coach Tomislav Mijatović speaks to Index in a major interview about World Cup qualifiers, his career at Efes, working with great coaches, and the painful loss to Partizan.
Football
Earthquake at FIFA: Infantino's Advisor Resigns, UEFA Threatens World Cup Boycott
Carlos Cordeiro, senior advisor to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and former advisor to Donald Trump, has resigned in protest against the controversial plan to sell stakes in World Cup commercial rights to private investors.
Basketball
Mijatović on the 'Tigar' nickname and the road to the World Cup: 'I don't know how it started, it's been over 20 years'
Handball
Croatian Junior Women Crush Fiji 67:4 for First World Championship Win
Football
Infantino Abandons Sale of World Cup Stake After Boycott Threat
Football
Coach Sabioni Names 15 Players for U16 Water Polo World Championship in Zagreb
Handball
Kalvin Phillips as a Warning: Dream Transfer Turns Into the Toughest Period of His Career
As FIFA's proposal on the future of the World Cup sparks outrage in Europe and calls for a boycott, the story of the English midfielder shows how quickly a big transfer can turn into a nightmare, especially when the best player in the world stands in your way.
Combat Sports
Tebas accuses Infantino of turning FIFA into 'personal property'
La Liga president sharply criticizes plans to sell 20 percent stake to private investors, including the Trump family
Handball
France record 55-2 against Fiji, Croatia loses to Egypt
The French U18 women's handball team set a new World Championship record with a +53 goal difference, while Croatia was defeated by Egypt 27-24 in the first round.
Handball
Croatian Junior Women's Team Defeated by Egypt at World Championship Opener
Ivan Jerković's charges lost 24:27 and now must seek victory against Fiji and hope for help from France to advance.
Handball
Infantino defends controversial FIFA plan: 'This is an opportunity, not an obligation'
Leading football organizations sharply criticize the proposal to open World Cup commercial rights to private investors, while the FIFA president states it is a democratic process.
Football
Infantino offers millions to federations for selling part of World Cup to private entities; UEFA and English FA revolt
FIFA would raise $4.2 billion from investors by founding company FFE, including the Kushner family. UEFA says the World Cup is not FIFA's property and cannot be sold, and the English FA reveals it was not even aware of the plan.
Water Polo
First victory for Croatian U16 women's water polo team at World Championships: Popović's penalty goal downs Romania
After four consecutive losses, the Croatian women's U16 national team finally secured a win at the World Championships in Zagreb, defeating Romania 8:7 with a dramatic goal in the final seconds.
Football
Rodri and Haaland Miss Seoul, Real Madrid Moves for World Cup's Best Player
Rodri, the best player of the 2026 World Cup, will not travel on Manchester City's Asian tour due to minor back surgery. At the same time, Spanish media report his desire to return to Madrid.
Economy
FIFA unveils plan to sell World Cup stakes, UEFA: 'Not for sale'
New commercial entity FIFA Forward Enterprise would open doors to private investors, as European federation warns of losing football's soul.
Football
World Cup hero Vozinha joins Colo-Colo but cannot wear his nickname on the shirt
After stellar performances at the World Cup, the 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper secured the biggest transfer of his career, but an unpleasant surprise awaited him at his new club: he will not be allowed to wear the nickname by which the entire world knows him on his shirt.
Football
FIFA plans to sell stake in World Cup to private investors, plan draws fierce criticism
The deal is estimated at £15 billion, and Gianni Infantino could become commissioner of the new company after 2031.