It’s actually not July 26, the day of the Opening Ceremony down the Seine River.

FIFA official Arsène Wenger has taken a shot at World Cup teams who tried to make political statements in Qatar.

South American football’s governing body has joined Europe in opposing FIFA’s push for World Cups every two years.

So much for Arsenal being one of the elite soccer clubs in Europe.

FIFA says it has hired Arsene Wenger in a full-time role leading its global work developing soccer. FIFA says Wengers title will be Chief of Global Football Development. The 70-year-old Frenchman effectively replaces Marco van Basten who was FIFA technical director until October 2018. Wenger has worked as an analyst for broadcasters since leaving Arsenal last year after 22 seasons. Cup trophies, and was beaten finalist in the 2006 Champions League and 2000 UEFA Cup.