Sport from Thursday, July 30th, 2026

UEFA nations vote to boycott World Cup over FIFA stake sale plans

UEFA's member associations have unanimously voted to boycott the World Cup and other FIFA competitions in protest at FIFA's plan to sell stakes to external investors in a subsidiary that will run the global governing body's tournaments.
FIFA opens several disciplinary cases over Argentina's World Cup behaviour

FIFA have opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina's football association (AFA) and its players for several alleged breaches at the World Cup, including the holding up of a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.

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UAE launches annual award to honour changemakers
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H.H. Sheikh Hamdan attends GCC joint military drill in Bahrain
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has attended a GCC joint military exercise at the start of his official visit in Bahrain.
UAE President discusses regional developments with Syrian counterpart
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian leader Ahmad Al-Sharaa discussed regional developments during a phone call on Friday.