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Soccer-UEFA's Ceferin says Infantino could face election challenger, rules out FIFA bid

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said he will not run against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, but warned that Infantino must either recognize he has lost support or face a challenger in March's election. The warning follows the abandoned plan to sell World Cup stakes to private investors, which drew accusations of 'deception' from three confederations. Ceferin also faced criticism over Donald Trump's intervention in a red-card decision, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino continued to court support among smaller football nations.

26 outlets · 28 articles 1d ago

Shein seeks up to $2.3 billion in long-awaited Hong Kong IPO

Fast-fashion retailer Shein is set to debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on September 1, aiming to raise up to HK$13.86 billion in a listing that values the company at close to $27 billion—a significant drop from its private market peak. The IPO follows Beijing's approval and comes amid regulatory scrutiny, tariff pressures, and competition, with proceeds earmarked for technology and international expansion.

4 outlets · 4 articles 1d ago

2028 India Open badminton tournament to be held in Guwahati, confirms BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra

The Badminton Association of India has confirmed that the 2028 India Open will be held in Guwahati, moving out of New Delhi for one year due to a clash with Republic Day security arrangements. The tournament will return to the capital in 2029, while the 2027 edition shifts to February to address player concerns about pollution and cold. The announcement came amid the BWF World Championships 2026 finals in Delhi, which saw France and Korea win multiple titles.

4 outlets · 5 articles 1d ago

Trump agreed to India’s ‘no questions’ request at G7, then ‘forgot’ and held 45-min presser with PM Modi: US envoy

India has clarified that discussions on leaders' public appearances are standard protocol for VVIP visits, following US Ambassador Sergio Gor's claim that New Delhi requested no press questions before PM Modi's meeting with President Trump, which Trump then turned into a 45-minute press conference. The government also cited Trump's 'unpredictable behaviour' as a reason for its cautious approach.

16 outlets · 23 articles 1d ago