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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has been accused of a “profound abuse of presidential power” by the world players’ union over his plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors. FIFPro, which is comprised of over 70 player unions worldwide, said footballers’ confidence in FIFA had been “fundamentally broken” by the conduct of Infantino, the global governing body’s president. FIFA issued a statement saying “mistakes” had been…

UEFA has said its participating members could still boycott FIFA competitions including the World Cup despite Gianni Infantino’s apology statement. On Wednesday, FIFA apologised for its plans to sell off stakes of the World Cup, acknowleding that “mistakes were made.” Following a meeting in Rabat, Morocco of senior FIFA leadership, the governing body said it had “reaffirmed their full support” for Infantino’s presidency. UEFA’s member nations had announced their decision…

The Football Association continues to believe Gianni Infantino is no longer the right man to lead FIFA despite his own organisation throwing its “full support” behind him on Wednesday night. FA sources had indicated earlier this week it was sending a letter to FIFA confirming it no longer supports his candidacy for re-election at next year’s Congress. That position is understood not to have been altered by the apology offered…

Yan Diomande left RB Leipzig’s preseason camp on Thursday to undergo a medical in Spain ahead of his move to Real Madrid, sources told ESPN. The Ivorian winger is on the verge of completing a deal worth up to €140 million ($188m). Madrid will pay a €125 million fee, plus €15 million in potential add-ons. ESPN revealed back in May that Leipzig would only agree to a move if the…

Talks between Real Madrid and Rodri have stalled in recent days, multiple sources have told ESPN, with Barcelona monitoring the situation as they consider a move if negotiations break down. ESPN reported last month that Madrid were considering signing the Manchester City star — who has a year left on his contract at City — having previously ruled out a bid. However, Madrid’s interest has not developed into an agreement…

Spain “deserves” to host the 2030 World Cup final, according to the country’s sports minister Milagros Tolón. FIFA has yet to make a decision on which country will stage the title game with Spain, Portugal and Morocco the main co-hosts for the 2030 edition. Football’s world governing body denied on Wednesday a media report suggesting Gianni Infantino had offered Morocco to host the 2030 World Cup final as part of…

Argentina‘s Football Association unanimously approved for July 15 to be ‘National Football Teams Day’ in commemoration of the Albiceleste‘s victory over England in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup. Trailing 1-0 going into the 85th minute, Argentina rallied for a 2-1 victory over England to reach the final for the second successive World Cup. “The date was chosen to commemorate the Albiceleste’s great and historic victory over England in…

Newcastle United CEO David Hopkinson has called new head coach Matthias Jaissle a “rock star” with “no ceiling on where his career could go.” The German was appointed on Wednesday following the departure of Eddie Howe after five years at the club, a move which Hopkinson said marked the beginning of his “Newcastle 2.0” project. “We had a clear set of criteria of what we want from the manager that…

Arsenal were soundly beaten 3-1 by Real Betis in their pre-season friendly in Dublin on Wednesday. Despite naming a starting XI made up entirely of first-team players, the Gunners conceded thrice in a first-half performnace marked by slack defending. Rodrigo Riquelme opened the scoring for Betis after being left completely open at the backpost before Nelson Deossa doubled their lead with a thunderous strike from distance. Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was…