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FIFA under pressure as UEFA hit out at FIFA Forward Enterprise Plans

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Gianni Infantino is the head of FIFA (source: Getty) Hayden Watkins CORE Sport FIFA have experienced severe backlash from UEFA over their plans to create FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a for-profit subsidiary company worth $20bn, to run the FIFA World Cup and other events. The backlash stems from the plan to sell minority stakes, raising up to $4.2bn, in FFE. FIFA have also stated that Thrive Eternal, a United States venture capital firm, could be appointed as leaders of the proposed investment group. Thrive Eternal was founded by Joshua Kushner, the brother of US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner. FIFA, under Infantino, have taken measures to get closer to the President, with 2025 heralding a new award, the FIFA Peace Prize, which was awarded to Trump. Infantino claims to have written to all 211 national football associations, offering them $40m should they side with the if they back his controversial plan to sell off stakes in its major competitions. Mu...

CORE Sport Live - Penybont vs Santa Coloma - UEFA Conference League

 

CORE News Live - Sir Keir Starmer fights for political survival as over 70 MPs call for his resignation

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The latest from Westminster as Sir Keir Starmer faces the biggest challenge of his premiership - will he survive?

Cymru Premier - Bala Town relegated, Flint stay up, and Haverfordwest hammer six past woeful Llanelli

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CORE announce news coverage ahead of 2026 Election Series

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  With Wales heading to the polls on Thursday 7 May 2026, CORE Teledu is launching a major slate of programming designed to inform and empower young voters. All coverage will be available on YouTube (@CORE‑Teledu). “CORE Election 2026 – Politics Explained” 6×15’ + 1×15’ special   In the run‑up to polling day, CORE will release a seven‑part explainer series covering Wales’ six major political parties — Plaid Cymru, Welsh Labour, the Welsh Conservatives, the Welsh Liberal Democrats, the Wales Green Party, and Reform UK Wales — with an additional episode focusing on the SNP. Each episode will explore party histories, policy positions, and how Wales’ democratic process works under the new fully proportional electoral system. “CORE Election 2026 – The Debate” Live on Tuesday 5 May – 60’   Produced in partnership with the Mock Election Team, this youth‑led debate will feature young representatives from the six major Welsh parties. Participants will discuss devolved an...

CORE Sport: Caernarfon Town Clinch Historic Welsh Cup Victory Over Flint Town United

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Caernarfon Town 3:0 Flint Town United Goals - BRADLEY Sion (7'), JONES Matty (12'), CIESLEWICZ Adrian (17') Caernarfon Town have waited a lifetime for this moment. Years of near misses, heartbreaks and what‑ifs finally gave way to pure joy at Rodney Parade, where the Cofis produced a blistering performance to defeat Flint Town United by three goals to nil and lift the Welsh Cup for the first time in their history. The Cymru Leagues have delivered some unforgettable stories this season. Barry Town lifting the Nathaniel MG Cup after beating TNS two nil. Bangor 1876 pulling a remarkable 2,814 attendance in the Welsh Cup quarter finals. And today, Caernarfon supporters unveiled a huge tifo reading We Hate Bangor, a reminder of the fierce local pride that fuels this club. All of it fed into the atmosphere of a final that felt alive from the first whistle. A Start That Will Be Remembered Forever Caernarfon began the match with a level of intensity that Flint simply could not matc...

CORE Sport: Caernarfon and Flint to face off for Europe

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JD Welsh Cup Final - Caernarfon Town vs Flint Town United Live on S4C, S4C Clic, BBC iPlayer and YouTube CORE Sport Live Text: https://www.24liveblog.com/live/4086528814674615591 Chief Football Writer, CORE Sport In many ways, this Cymru Premier season has been normal. TNS have lifted the trophy, Connah’s Quay are set for second and a newly-promoted team - Llanelli, this time - are heading straight back down. Then, you have the upsets. Barry Town winning the Nathaniel MG Cup, beating heavyweights TNS 2:0.  Bangor City 1876, a Tier 3 phoenix club, getting into the semi-finals of the Welsh Cup and pulling a remarkable attendance of 2,814 in their Quarter-Final.  And, now, two teams who haven't been in the Welsh Cup final, whether for decades (in Flint Town's case) or at all (in Caernarfon's case), battling it out for the ultimate honour, and a place in next season’s UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers. Caernarfon have been waiting for this moment for years. One of the ...