Victor Montagliani has informed Concacaf employees that he plans to seek another term as the organisation’s president next year, effectively excluding the possibility of challenging Gianni Infantino for Fifa’s leadership. The Canadian executive is believed to have communicated his decision to most of Concacaf’s 41 member associations across North America, Central America and the Caribbean. […]
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The campaign to remove Souleiman Waberi from his position as president of the Djibouti Football Federation (FDF) escalated sharply on Monday. Police took control of the federation’s headquarters after several club presidents convened an extraordinary general assembly to dismiss the Fifa council member and his executive committee. According to the FDF, officers initially entered its […]
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Gianni Infantino, president of world football’s governing organisation, has confirmed that he still plans to seek re-election next year despite the persistent controversy over his leadership. The 56-year-old Swiss official declined to discuss his future when questioned by reporters at the Women’s Under-20 World Cup in Poland on Saturday. He is facing intense pressure to […]
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Rangers midfielder Thelo Aasgaard has joined Anderlecht on a £1m loan deal, while the Scottish Premiership side have turned down Besiktas’ attempt to borrow Belgian international Nicolas Raskin. Aasgaard has registered one goal across five appearances this campaign and will now spend the remainder of the season in Belgium. Anderlecht can make the Norway international’s […]
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Nottingham Forest have made an ambitious attempt to recruit Everton‘s highly rated teenage midfielder Harrison Armstrong. Forest want to reinforce their squad before the transfer window closes and are reportedly considering an offer of £40m, along with a possible sell-on clause, to secure Armstrong’s services. Although Everton allowing the move would be unexpected, Forest remain […]
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“The idea was exceptionally compelling,” said Higgins, who is now chairman of League of Ireland club Sligo Rovers. “Jack Charlton’s Ireland team was enjoying its golden period after Italia ’90 and USA ’94, so Dublin could effectively have hosted a smaller international-style match every other week. “I think it could have completely reshaped football across […]
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Galatasaray’s interest in Gabriel Martinelli appeared straightforward at first, but the situation became more complicated within 24 hours. Arsenal have reportedly been given the option of exchanging the Brazilian for Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, an offer that may appeal to a club seeking a new No 9. Ethan Nwaneri could also be included to turn […]
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Manchester City have turned down Barcelona’s improved offer of approximately €60m (£51m) for Rodri. Meanwhile, Chelsea have given City until 5pm BST on Friday to submit a £120m bid for Enzo Fernández, who is being considered as a possible replacement. Barcelona raised their original €45m proposal on Tuesday, but the new bid was also rejected. […]
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Celtic prepare an improved bid for a Serie A midfielder, while Rangers begin negotiations for a winger at a newly promoted Premier League club… Celtic are expected to make another bid for Torino midfielder Gvidas Gineitis, with the Italian club reportedly valuing the 22-year-old Lithuania international at approximately £12m. Nicolo Schira on X, external source […]
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