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 […]
Continue ReadingAlonso walked into the Drake Suite, a space commemorating Chelsea’s league-winning coaches, and remarked that guiding a club with such a decorated past felt like a “privilege and honour”. He has been working with a large contingent at Cobham, featuring Cole Palmer, Joao Pedro and Levi Colwill, while just eight Chelsea players are on duty […]
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