- Aug 2
Real Madrid applauds FIFA's World Cup rights U-turn and uses it to attack LaLiga's CVC deal
Real Madrid welcomed FIFA's decision to scrap a plan to sell partial commercial rights of the World Cup and other tournaments, and used the moment to reignite its criticism of LaLiga's CVC investment deal.
- Jul 29
Madrid suspends Rayo Vallecano's stadium concession over safety failures, club blocks repair workers
The Community of Madrid has suspended the concession of the Vallecas stadium after an audit found severe safety deficiencies, and filed a police complaint after club officials blocked technicians from starting urgent works. The team faces playing its first home match on 20 August at an alternative venue.
- Jul 28
Tebas calls Infantino's World Cup defence 'pathetic' as FIFA president hits back at critics
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has branded a social media post by FIFA president Gianni Infantino 'pathetic', after Infantino dismissed critics of the 2026 World Cup as 'consumed by hatred'.
