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How to fix Fifa: what can be done to salvage football’s beleaguered governing body?

Gianni Infantino followed World Cup controversies with a widely scorned plan to let private investors in. Here’s how the game’s leaders can find a path forward How can an organisation that runs the biggest sporting event in the world also be the one that sets the rules for the entire game? We saw the reality of such a conflict at the recent World Cup as Fifa ran roughshod over its rulebook – be it over the length of suspensions or the duration of half-time – in an attempt to generate more attention for its competition. One person with extensive knowledge of the inside workings of Fifa puts it like this: “They have shown that they will bend the rules to make them more money. This is a big conflict of interest. Not only should the commercial and the regulatory parts of Fifa be separated, but so should the development part and possibly one or two others as well.” Continue reading...

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

Real Madrid improve Vinicius Jr offer amid Arsenal interest

Real Madrid have improved their contract offer to Vinicius Junior amid interest from Arsenal.

Who is Pep Chavarria and why do Chelsea want the Spanish left-back?

Pep Chavarria is certainly not your typical Chelsea signing. He did not make his debut in Spain’s top flight until he was 24 years old. His European bow came aged 27 in October in the UEFA Conference League against Swedish side Hacken. He was sent off.

Papers: Turkish side eyeing shock Rashford move

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...

Arsenal's new third kit is a blast from the (recent) past

Arsenal have rolled out their new third kit for the 2026-27 season, but we would forgive you for thinking that you have seen it before.