Andros Townsend, Don Hutchison and Adam Crafton of The Athletic join Aaron Paul for a discussion about FIFA, Gianni Infantino and the latest transfer developments. Sports editor Dan Roan provides an update on Infantino’s position following the announcement of plans to sell private investors stakes in FIFA competitions. After a deeply damaging week, could he […]
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At times, a team needs an option that breaks from the usual approach. Football has repeatedly shown that unconventional ideas can succeed. Creative tension and contrasting styles may produce outstanding results, yet reports of progress in negotiations between Vinícius Júnior and Arsenal remain surprising. Could Mikel Arteta really introduce such an instinctive Brazilian attacker into […]
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YET ANOTHER LENGTHY WEEKEND And so it begins once more. This is not about the opening of the Scottish Premiership campaign or the Carabao Cup preliminary round, entertaining as the Tranmere-Rochdale penalty shootout was. After days of discussion involving money, self-interest and Donald Trump’s extended family, Monday’s main talking point was again Gianni Infantino. Attention […]
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For Newcastle, which has effectively been forced to sell several leading players this summer to comply with financial regulations, there is a strong case for relocating to a newly constructed stadium. The financial figures help explain the situation: “During the 2024-25 campaign, Newcastle generated £52m in matchday revenue, compared with £160m for Manchester United, £154m […]
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What has taken place? Football has endured a turbulent week after unexpected reports emerged on Tuesday afternoon. The sport’s global governing body was said to be preparing a company that would manage the World Cup’s commercial rights, with part of the business offered to outside investors. Even members of the organization’s main decision-making council reportedly […]
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The FA did not reveal any information about the case because its anti-doping procedures are treated as highly confidential. However, the Cas decision confirms that Mudryk tested positive for meldonium, a substance that may improve breathing capacity and endurance, during an out-of-competition test while representing Ukraine in October 2024. According to Cas, the sample contained […]
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Fifa and Infantino are seeking to establish a commercial subsidiary responsible for managing major competitions, including the World Cups, with outside investors permitted to acquire shares. The organisation said it would allow external parties to make minority investments without gaining control of the proposed company, Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE). Infantino has given football associations until […]
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“He possesses remarkable stamina and is always eager to push forward and contribute in attack. At the same time, he has developed into a reliable defensive full-back. “His determination to complete the transfer was exceptional, highlighting both his ambition and his enthusiasm to join the project we are developing.” Cadden has also made two appearances […]
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Fifa plans to establish a commercial subsidiary responsible for managing its leading competitions, including the World Cups, while allowing outside investors to acquire shares in the business. The organisation said it would allow external parties to make minority investments without gaining controlling authority in the new company, named Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE). Fifa stated on […]
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Available to listen for 29 days Eilidh Barbour welcomes former Rangers midfielder Charlie Adam, Livingston player Ryan McGowan and Scottish football journalist Ewan Murray for a preview of the upcoming Scottish Premiership campaign. Following Celtic’s dramatic title victory over Hearts on the final day of last season, which club will come out on top this […]
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