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UEFA has slammed FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plans to sell stakes in the World Cup and other tournaments to investors. FIFA has said it intends to expand its ‘football development fund’ to more than £7.5 billion and invite third-party investment into new projects.Under the plan, FIFA would retain majority control of the new venture, with the remainder sold to the 211 national associations wishing to invest, and some to private investment. The plan could see Infantino become World Cup “commissioner” in 2031, when his term as FIFA president finally ends.But UEFA, which opposed the proposal and has long criticized Infantino,…
LONDON (AP) — New premier league This season, the team plans to try to crack down on goalkeepers who appear to have disrupted the flow of games or pretended to be injured to give coaches time to instruct their players.British Football Association On Monday, it was announced that the move had been approved by World Soccer’s Rulemaking Committee.”English Football has received approval from the International Football Association Board (IFAB) to introduce a new goalkeeper injury trial for the 2026-27 season, as part of our ongoing efforts to maintain the pace and flow of the game.”The trial, which was “jointly won”…
John Stones is aiming for his next club after leaving Manchester City at the end of the season, and despite negotiations with Chelsea, he has decided on his next transfer destination.July 27, 2026, 21:51Updated July 27, 2026 21:51John Stones turns down chance to sign with ChelseaJohn Stones has been in talks with Chelsea about a possible transfer since leaving Manchester City, but has decided to move abroad.The England centre-half has ended a 10-year spell at the Etihad, where he won six Premier League titles and also won the Champions League. The 32-year-old remains a strong performer and hasn’t been shy…
Mohamed Salah looks set to miss out on a move to Besiktas despite holding three transfer talks with the Turkish giants. The former Liverpool winger left Anfield at the end of last season, a year before his contract expired, and is currently looking for a new club. He has been rumored to have a number of potential suitors, with the Saudi Professional League emerging as one of them.Salah also has offers from Besiktas, with sporting director Onder Ozen revealing they are interested in signing the Egyptian forward on a free transfer. They have reportedly been in contact with the forward’s…
Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, the Mexican national team’s all-time leading scorer, has signed with Atlético Dallas of the USL Championship. Hernandez is the first player to sign with an expansion club that will begin playing next year in U.S. Professional Soccer’s second tier, which is below Major League Soccer. Hernandez, 38, has signed a two-year contract with a third-year option, Dallas announced Monday. “I believe Dallas deserves a club that reflects its passion for soccer, its diversity, and its future,” Hernandez said in a statement. “I want to help create a winning culture, inspire young players across North Texas, and give…
Soccer fans are fed up with referees being forced to pause games after opposing goalkeepers go down with what appears to be an injury, but lawmakers are trying to eradicate the problem.Tactical timeouts may soon be a thing of the past (Image: Robbie Jay Barratt – AMA/Getty Images)A new law aimed at preventing goalkeepers from feigning injury to force tactical time-outs could be trialled in English football as early as this weekend. The much-maligned time-out has become increasingly common in recent seasons, with cases in which a keeper appeared to be injured, forcing the referee to abandon the match according…
Argentina’s President Javier Millay accused the two rival countries of funding an “anti-Argentina campaign” without providing evidence. He made the remarks on Sunday, exactly a week after La Albiceleste lost to Spain in the World Cup final. Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal meant Argentina fell short in its efforts to defend the title it won in 2022.Shortly after the final whistle, midfielder Leandro Paredes attacked several Spanish players celebrating the victory. When La Roja lifted the iconic golden trophy, the majority of Argentina’s national team also turned away. These incidents, along with aggressive and theatrical play during the tournament, led to…
PARIS (AP) – Immediately after his appointment as France’s new coach was announced on Tuesday, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his normally reserved voice trembled a bit.“I’m excited,” he said. “The French team gives us dreams. We have extraordinary players, an extraordinary team.”Zidane coached Real Madrid until his retirement in 2021. Didier Deschamps Taking charge of the French national team, he became perhaps the greatest player of all time.”I’ve been waiting for this chance for five years, so I’m feeling a little bit emotional,” Zidane said, adding that it was the happiest day of his career as a manager.…
The European transfer window is in full swing, and Vinicius Junior has been the biggest star of the past few hours. Real Madrid’s star forward is at the center of a tug-of-war between the Santiago Bernabéu leadership and the Premier League giants’ dizzying attack.According to information first revealed by OneFootball and Le Journal du Real, the Madrid club were forced to take urgent action by sending a formal counter-offer to the player’s camp in order to secure a contract extension. Negotiations, stalled for months, took a dramatic turn in the face of the imminent threat of losing a key attacking…
Mohamed Salah continued to negotiate with Besiktas over a move to the Turkish club, but one of Besiktas’ executives has given a major update on his possible transfer.July 28, 2026, 09:26Updated July 28, 2026, 09:54Mohamed Salah was set to leave the club before signing a new contract last summer (Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Besiktas claim they have withdrawn from contract negotiations with former Liverpool player Mohamed Salah despite meeting with him several times.The Egyptian was allowed to leave Anfield a year before the end of his contract and is a free agent, and the 34-year-old forward is currently…