The UK Liberal Democrats pressed on Monday for the English Football Association and UEFA to withdraw from FIFA's ranks. Party leader Ed Davey referenced what he described as 'troubled' governance under FIFA president Gianni Infantino as the reason. The demand adds pressure on Infantino amid persistent issues. The demand follows sustained criticism of FIFA's leadership and accountability.

In a distinct development, Argentina's FA honored Lionel Messi for his professional accomplishments. Messi gained recognition from the association's president for a 'story that will live forever'. Meanwhile, England's Somerset Football Association rolled out cooling-off breaks during matches to safeguard players from the heat.