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Infantino confirms fourth-term bid as UEFA pressure and World Cup sell-off backlash intensifies

FIFA has confirmed Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027 despite calls from UEFA and other football associations for him to resign over his scrapped plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

Fabian Ruiz claims Ballon d'Or after Champions League and World Cup double

Winner of the Champions League with PSG and the World Cup with Spain, Fabian Ruiz openly declares himself a candidate for the 2024 Ballon d'Or, with the ceremony to be held on 26 October in London.

Téléfoot L'After divides viewers in its debut on L'Équipe channel

Romero reveals he learned of Man Utd squad exile through social media after £10m move collapsed

Sergio Romero was left entirely in the dark when Manchester United dropped him from their 2020/21 Premier League squad, with the Argentine goalkeeper reportedly discovering the snub via social media after a deadline-day move to Everton broke down over a £10m fee.

Neville accuses Carragher of disrespecting Firmino in Havertz comparison debate

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher clashed on air over whether Kai Havertz can fill a similar role at Arsenal to the one Roberto Firmino played at Liverpool, with Neville insisting Havertz is not close to Firmino's level.

Vardy ends club search by signing one-year deal with bottom-of-the-table Burnley

Jamie Vardy has joined Burnley on a deal until the end of the season, ending months of speculation over the 39-year-old's future. The Leicester legend arrives with the Clarets winless and rooted to the foot of the Championship.

Infantino confirms candidacy for fourth FIFA term in 2027

Despite controversies surrounding his management and calls for his departure, Gianni Infantino will seek a fourth term as FIFA president at the Rabat congress on March 18, 2027.

Bielik grabs child by the throat in stands, Cardiff defends player

During Portsmouth's 2-0 Championship victory over Cardiff on Saturday, Polish midfielder Krystian Bielik grabbed a young supporter by the throat in the 70th minute. The child was ejected from the stadium; Bielik received no sanction on the pitch.

Infantino confirms fourth-term bid as FIFA insists 'nothing has changed' amid resignation calls

Gianni Infantino has reaffirmed his intention to stand for re-election as FIFA president in 2027, despite mounting pressure from UEFA and other confederations to resign over his failed attempt to sell stakes in World Cup tournaments to private investors.

Hampshire Police investigate after Cardiff's Bielik appeared to grab young Portsmouth fan by throat

Hampshire Police and the Football Association have launched investigations after Cardiff City midfielder Krystian Bielik appeared to grab a young Portsmouth supporter by the throat during the Bluebirds' 2-0 Championship defeat at Fratton Park on Saturday.

Téléfoot L'After launches on Chaîne L'Équipe and reignites naming row with RMC

Launched on Sunday on Chaîne L'Équipe, the new talk-show hosted by Grégoire Margotton has sparked controversy due to its striking similarity to RMC's flagship show, L'After Foot.

Emery warns Garnacho still adapting as Villa academy star leapfrogs him in pecking order

Unai Emery has suggested Alejandro Garnacho needs more time to settle at Aston Villa, with the on-loan Chelsea forward limited to three substitute appearances while homegrown midfielder George Hemmings has overtaken him in the manager's plans.

Arsenal's 21-man shortlist revealed as rivals snapped up £100m-plus targets

A BBC Sport report has laid bare Arsenal's summer transfer wishlist, showing how Premier League rivals Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham each secured players the Gunners had identified — including Morgan Rogers, Bradley Barcola and Elliot Anderson.

Luis Enrique Extended Until 2030 at PSG with Salary Jumping to €20M

Paris Saint-Germain officially confirmed Friday the extension of Luis Enrique's contract until 2030. According to L'Équipe, his salary increases from €12 to €20 million gross per season, a raise that has sparked reaction from the Spanish press.

Kerkez warns Liverpool cannot sustain Iraola's high press for full 90 minutes

Milos Kerkez has admitted Liverpool can only maintain Andoni Iraola's high-pressing style for 30-35 minutes at a time, raising questions about the new manager's system after the Reds' 2-0 win over Ipswich on Friday night.

Grealish jokes Moyes calls him 'a nightmare' after sealing Everton loan return from City

Jack Grealish has returned to Everton on a season-long loan from Manchester City, with the 30-year-old revealing a strong bond with head coach David Moyes and joking that the Scot sometimes finds him a handful.

Curtis Jones credits Inter Milan manager Chivu for convincing him to leave Liverpool in £30m deal

Curtis Jones has revealed that Inter Milan head coach Cristian Chivu was the decisive factor behind his £30m summer move from Liverpool, where the midfielder spent 16 years after joining the club's academy aged nine.

Griezmann lights up Orlando with decisive goal, becomes MLS's 'Lion King'

Antoine Griezmann scored the match-winning goal as Orlando City defeated San Diego 1-0 in MLS. The former French international, with 6 goals and 3 assists in 11 appearances, has already earned a viral nickname across the Atlantic.

Arsenal missed out on Monga and Page as Berta's negotiation style bypassed Leicester directly

Arsenal failed to sign Leicester teenagers Jeremy Monga and Louis Page after sporting director Andrea Berta negotiated through intermediaries rather than directly with the club. Monga subsequently joined Manchester City for £12m, while Page remained at Leicester.

Ex-City chairman says £440m summer spend makes 'mockery' of Premier League charges

Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein has criticised the club's £440m transfer outlay as making 'a mockery of regulation' while 115 Premier League financial charges against City remain unresolved, more than six months after a 12-week hearing concluded.