John Bennet welcomes Julien Laurens, James Horncastle and Guillem Balague for a wide-ranging discussion about the leading Ballon d’Or candidates, the remarkable influence of Spanish managers and the unusual mood at the Bernabeu despite Real Madrid’s victory over Inter. They also examine Trent Alexander-Arnold’s midfield role and Como’s impressive journey to becoming a Champions League […]
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Football Australia has added its voice to mounting international pressure on Fifa president Gianni Infantino, demanding a “clear and credible response” to the turmoil affecting the global game. However, the organisation did not directly seek Infantino’s resignation. In a three-paragraph statement released on Tuesday, it supported the Asian Football Confederation shortly after that body issued […]
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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 […]
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