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UEFA, Concacaf and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have accused FIFA of a “fundamental breach of trust” and “deception” over its handling of plans to sell a stake in the World Cup, saying that the episode raises serious questions about the integrity of football’s leadership. In a joint statement, the three confederations took aim at FIFA president Gianni Infantino, saying the process represented a “profound failure of judgment” and accusing…

Mikel Arteta has said he is still “trying” to bring in players to make his Arsenal squad “much better,” after Vinícius Júnior opted to stay at Real Madrid. Following a week of intense speculation, Vinícius signed a new bumper deal at Real Madrid on Thursday. Arsenal were ready to pounce should a deal not have been agreed, but will now move onto other targets. Asked after another preseason defeat to…

Jose Mourinho revealed in a documentary that he signed a contract to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager in 2013 only to tearfully turn back on the deal and return to Chelsea. The football world was rocked when the Scottish great announced he was retiring having overseen a 13th Premier League title triumph win during a spell of unrivalled dominance at Old Trafford. United have failed to return…

Enzo Maresca said Rodri is due back with Manchester City next week amid continuing speculation over the Spain midfielder’s future. City this week rejected a €50 million ($58 million) offer from Barcelona for the Ballon d’Or winner, with the 30-year-old in the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium. After City’s 3-1 win over Atlético Madrid in Seoul on Sunday, Maresca was asked if he received any update…

Lucas Digne has completed his transfer to Paris Saint-Germain from Aston Villa on a three-year deal, the Ligue 1 club announced. This will be the France defender’s second stint in Paris, following on from his two-year spell at Parc des Princes between 2013 and 2015. Digne spent over four years at Villa, amassing 182 appearances in all competitions. He was a key member of Unai Emery’s side that lifted the…

Mikel Arteta has backed “warrior” Bruno Guimarães to “ignite something different” in Premier League champions Arsenal. Brazil midfielder Guimarães was introduced to Gunners fans ahead of Sunday’s 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Emirates Cup after completing his £75 million ($ move from Newcastle. The 28-year-old, who has signed a four-year deal, bolsters a star-studded midfield which already boasts the likes of Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, Mikel Merino, Martín…

Scotland under-21 striker Robbie Ure is set to join Sevilla from Swedish side IK Sirius for €9 million on a contract through to 2031, per ESPN sources. Ure has been in red-hot form for IK Sirius and has scored 15 league goals so far to take his side nine points clear at the top of the table. The 22-year-old began his career at Rangers, where he scored minutes into his…

LaLiga president Javier Tebas claims Gianni Infantino is “destroying the very essence” of football and believes his time as FIFA president has come to an end. Infantino has faced criticism following his failed plan to to seek private investment in a company which would run FIFA’s competitions and sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. FIFA then revealed it “will not proceed” with plans and Infantino on Wednesday…

New Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has criticised summer signing Bernardo Silva‘s fitness and said he needs to improve after returning for preseason out of shape. Silva, 31, joined Madrid on a free transfer after his contract with Manchester City expired at the end of last season. The Portugal midfielder made his first appearance for Los Blancos in Saturday’s 2-1 friendly win over Ferencvaros in Budapest, coming on as a…