European football associations are preparing to increase pressure on Gianni Infantino by collectively withdrawing the letters that endorsed his campaign for another term as Fifa president. Infantino’s leadership is facing a serious threat following the failure of his privately funded proposal to sell parts of the World Cup. The plan was largely derailed after Uefa […]
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Pressure intensified around Gianni Infantino after a turbulent day in which a senior adviser stepped down and FIFA’s chief operating officer issued a severe public criticism of his leadership. Infantino is facing growing resistance over his proposal to sell private investors stakes connected to the World Cup. European associations have warned that they could boycott […]
Continue ReadingAnthony Taylor has confirmed he is stepping away from top-level officiating, closing a remarkable career that spanned over 20 years and featured 831 games. Regarded as one of England’s most accomplished referees, the 47-year-old oversaw 668 matches within the domestic professional setup. His final assignment proved to be the last-16 clash between Portugal and Spain […]
Continue ReadingErling Haaland has intensified the psychological tactics ahead of the World Cup by suggesting England are the ones carrying the burden as they prepare to meet Norway in Saturday’s quarter-final clash. Haaland has enjoyed an outstanding tournament, netting seven goals across four matches, including a brace in the last-16 victory over Brazil on Sunday. Norway […]
Continue ReadingNorwegian forward Erling Haaland views England as a leading contender for the World Cup title and, grinning, encouraged the press to apply maximum expectation on them ahead of their quarter-final clash on Saturday. Norway hadn’t taken part in a World Cup tournament since 1998, but they’ve now progressed to the last eight for the first […]
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