Uefa intends to continue its efforts to replace Gianni Infantino as Fifa president, even though it has withdrawn its proposed boycott of competitions. On Thursday, the 55 national associations and Europe’s representatives on the Fifa Council will receive a letter guaranteeing that the Fifa Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal will not be brought back. The decision […]
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Major League Soccer is considering a major redesign of its postseason structure, according to several sources connected to the league and its clubs. The revised system could launch in 2028, coinciding with the move to an autumn-to-spring calendar, and may introduce a double-elimination stage with up to 20 participating teams. The sources requested anonymity because […]
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Saudi government official Turki Alalshikh has withdrawn from his planned investment in Derby County. Alalshikh’s Lion Sport appeared close to completing the transaction after it received approval from the English Football League and the Independent Football Regulator. However, Derby learned on Monday that Alalshikh had decided not to proceed with the acquisition of a stake […]
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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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Infantino was elected Fifa president in 2016, defeating AFC president Sheikh Salman al-Khalifa by 115 votes to 88. The next Fifa president is due to be confirmed at the organisation’s 77th Congress in Morocco next March. Anyone wishing to stand must submit their candidacy by 18 November. Before this week’s developments, Infantino had been expected […]
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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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Following Thursday’s virtual meeting, chaired by president Aleksander Ceferin, Uefa issued a statement saying that the organisation and all 55 of its member associations were united in their position. The statement said they firmly and unanimously opposed Fifa’s plan to hand ownership stakes in the World Cup and its other tournaments to private investors. A […]
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A High Court judge has overturned a council decision permitting Tottenham Hotspur Football Club to develop a new training complex in a north London park. At a hearing in June, the campaign group Guardians of Whitewebbs argued that Enfield council acted unlawfully when it approved plans for a women’s and girls’ football academy covering 6.5 […]
Continue ReadingRadiating calm and sporting a tan, Enzo Maresca shared a heartfelt message as he took the helm at Manchester City, facing the immense challenge of stepping into the shoes of the legendary Pep Guardiola. “Before we begin, I would like to send a message and a big hug to Kevin Keegan’s family at this difficult […]
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Rogers cannot easily be assigned to one clearly defined position. As is true for any player, making full use of his qualities requires an understanding of the broader responsibilities he can handle. His most effective role may also vary according to his team-mates and the opposition’s tactical approach. Aston Villa manager Unai Emery made Rogers […]
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