FIFA president Gianni Infantino's delay in arriving at UEFA's annual meeting, caused by his visit with Donald Trump in the Middle East, postponed the event's opening.

A Rio de Janeiro court removed the Brazilian Football Confederation's board, including president Ednaldo Rodrigues, and appointed Fernando Sarney as interim president to organize new elections, just days after Carlo Ancelotti was announced as Brazil's next coach.

What This Mean: The sudden leadership upheaval at the CBF creates instability in Brazilian football administration, potentially disrupting plans like Ancelotti's hiring and raising concerns about governance ahead of key tournaments. This reflects broader challenges in sports institutions where legal and political interventions clash with sporting decisions.