Uefa’s 55 national associations are expected to convene an emergency meeting later this week to consider Fifa’s disputed plan to sell ownership shares in its leading tournaments. The global governing body for football intends to establish a separate commercial company responsible for managing its flagship events, including the World Cup, with outside investors permitted to […]
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Fifa has revealed a proposal to offer private investors stakes in the commercial rights to its competitions, including the World Cup. The contentious initiative immediately drew criticism from Uefa and several prominent European clubs. In a sharply worded response, Uefa accused Fifa of “putting football’s soul up for sale” and is reportedly assessing possible legal […]
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Inter are nearing an agreement to bring in John Stones on a free transfer after the 32-year-old centre-back departed Manchester City in June. Both Inter and their Italian rivals Juventus showed interest in Stones before the World Cup, but the Nerazzurri have since emerged as favourites to secure his signature following his strong performances during […]
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Jamie Raskin, the leading Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee, has opened an inquiry into Fifa president Gianni Infantino and requested records outlining the organization’s connections with Donald Trump and his administration. In a letter sent on Sunday, Raskin asked Infantino to hand over documents and correspondence concerning any gifts, money or other advantages given […]
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Accessible for the next 29 days The League Cup group phase has concluded, confirming the knockout fixtures after a series of dramatic moments. Charlotte Cohen is accompanied by former Dundee and Ross County boss Tony Docherty and Arbroath midfielder Ryan Flynn as they assess Dunfermline’s strong development under Neil Lennon, St Johnstone’s surprising elimination following […]
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Dunfermline became the final team to book a place in the last 16 after Chris Kane converted a late penalty to earn Sunday’s away victory over St Mirren. The result sent them through as one of the three highest-ranked runners-up, eliminating Championship rivals Queen’s Park. St Mirren remained top of the group on goal difference, […]
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St Johnstone were eliminated from the Premier Sports Cup after East Fife struck a dramatic equaliser in stoppage time, while Premiership rivals Dundee United narrowly advanced when Montrose missed their opportunity at home against Spartans. Montrose needed only a draw to reach the last 16 as Group B winners, but the League 1 club suffered […]
Continue ReadingSpain’s manager, Luis de la Fuente, has condemned the “intolerable, unacceptable” conduct of Argentina’s players immediately after Sunday’s World Cup final. Leading the altercations were Nahuel Molina and Leandro Paredes, who went after Rodri and Eric García respectively at New York New Jersey Stadium while Spanish players were celebrating their nation’s second World Cup title. […]
Continue ReadingAlthough India was absent from the World Cup, the tournament still generated enormous interest across the country. This has happened before, but now arrives alongside significant and necessary developments in the domestic game that could turn a four-yearly fascination into year-round attention. Following more than twelve months of unflattering coverage surrounding the Indian Super League, […]
Continue ReadingLeandro Trossard to Besiktas Revealed shortly before England’s crushing semi-final loss to Argentina, Trossard’s £15.3m switch to Istanbul could easily have gone unnoticed. After three and a half seasons with the club, and now aged 31, his departure feels like a timely end to his Arsenal chapter. Yet he will be fondly recalled for delivering […]
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