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Courting controversy and befriending Trump - the story of Fifa boss Infantino

Gianni Infantino has clashed with unions and European football, but after 10 years as Fifa president he remains in a powerful position.

Gianni Infantino ‘has lost Uefa’s confidence’ after Fifa chief scraps World Cup sell-off plan

Infantino ditched proposals after widespread backlash Uefa adds: ‘We cannot keep going on with secret schemes’ Uefa has warned Gianni Infantino that his style of leadership cannot continue in demanding a thorough and fundamental review of Fifa’s governance. In a strongly worded statement that referred to “secret schemes”, “shabby backroom deals” and “faceless individuals”, the Uefa leadership made clear it wants change at the top of Fifa, despite the world governing body’s overnight U-turn in abandoning Infantino’s plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup and other competitions. Continue reading...

Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?

Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after scrapping his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?

Atalanta ready to pounce as Al-Sadd stall over Lazio’s Romagnoli

Alessio Romagnoli’s future remains up in the air, with Al-Sadd struggling to finalise a move...

Women's transfer grades: Chelsea get A- for signing Dragoni from Barça

The women's transfer window is open for the summer. Here are the big deals and how we rated them.

Intensity, smiles & Lewandowski - inside Liverpool training under Iraola

Liverpool's pre-season under Andoni Iraola is ramping up - and here is what we learned from the first open training session under their new boss.

Is building a new stadium a way around spending rules?

Spurs only just avoided Premier League relegation last season, but off the pitch they are thriving. So is building a new stadium a good way around spending rules?

Have you ever switched allegiance as a football fan? You are not alone | Luke McLaughlin

If professional athletes can represent more than one country, let alone multiple clubs, why shouldn’t fans change teams? “I was fanatically pro-German when the Germans were here to protect us against the Americans, and now that Americans are here to protect us against the Germans, I am fanatically pro-American … you and your country will have no more loyal partisan in Italy than me – but only as long as you remain in Italy.” This passage from Joseph Heller’s Catch-22 – as an old Italian man explains the logic behind his fickle wartime expedience to a naive American soldier – plays with the question of what constitutes true strength. Universally perceived as weak, Italy are in fact the strongest nation in the second world war, according to the old man. And that, sort of, explains my feelings on football fandom. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...

Marketing stunt or ‘extraordinary’ transfer? Ravenna fans ride wave of the Ronaldinho Effect

Brazil legend’s decision to play in Serie C at 46 has divided fans – but the man who arranged the deal has high hopes On a scorching summer afternoon in Ravenna, a city far better known for its fifth-century Byzantine mosaics and Dante’s tomb than for footballing glory, eyes are peeled in the historic centre for one of world football’s most recognisable figures – a man who featured in the World Cup final half-time show alongside Madonna and Ronaldo: Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, better known as Ronaldinho. “We haven’t seen him yet,” four Ravenna supporters sitting at a cafe say with dry irony as they flip through La Gazzetta dello Sport, Italy’s famous pink sports daily. They are undeniably sceptical, viewing the signing as a purely commercial operation, yet deep down they still harbour the dream of seeing the 2005 Ballon d’Or and 2002 World Cup winner wear their yellow and red shirt. Continue reading...

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 12

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

Foden aims to repay Man City faith in fresh start

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden is aiming to "repay" the faith shown to him by the club as he looks forward to a "fresh start" under new boss Enzo Maresca.

Lacey and Tyler Fletcher lead Man Utd academy queue

Shea Lacey and Tyler Fletcher are the Manchester United academy players most likely to break into the senior set-up this season.

Players guilty of discrimination face 10-game ban under new FA rules

Players found guilty of discrimination face serving at least 10-game bans under enhanced Football Association rules.

Meet Bahoya... the Bundesliga's fastest player attracting PL interest

Real Madrid want Rodri - but can Man City afford to lose him?

Real Madrid chiefs clearly took a keen interest in this summer's World Cup. So much so that it has motivated them to move for Spain's prize midfielder Rodri after he was named player of the tournament.

Howe leaves Newcastle - Saudi-based Jaissle set to replace him

Eddie Howe has left his role as Newcastle United head coach.

Chelsea interested in Henderson after holding positive talks with Welbeck

Chelsea are interested in signing Jordan Henderson from Brentford.

Woad, Hull in major hunt as in-form Ryu jumps into halfway lead

Lottie Woad and Charley Hull are both five strokes off the halfway lead at the AIG Women's Open, as in-form Haeran Ryu tops another major leaderboard.