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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?
Marketing stunt or ‘extraordinary’ transfer? Ravenna fans ride wave of the Ronaldinho Effect
<p>Brazil legend’s decision to play in Serie C at 46 has divided fans – but the man who arranged the deal has high hopes</p><p>On a scorching summer a
Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan
Football's world governing body Fifa abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infan
Fifa scraps proposal to sell off stakes in World Cup after widespread backlash
<ul><li><p>Gianni Infantino issues statement on controversial plan</p></li><li><p>‘This proposal will not proceed,’ confirms Fifa president</p></li><
Bowie makes loan switch to Serie A side Sassuolo
Scotland international Kieron Bowie has completed a loan move from Hellas Verona to Serie A side Sassuolo.
Fifa executive says staff 'deceived' by Infantino plans
Fifa's chief operating officer strongly criticises Gianni Infantino's plan to sell stakes in competitions to private investors.
Arsenal’s title defence: keeping tired players fit and the Vinícius question
<p>Key players have piled up extra minutes at the World Cup and signing Vinícius Júnior would smash their wage structure</p><p>After beating MK Dons 3
Gianni Infantino, Fifa and the week that rocked the football world
<p>Plan for sale of commercial rights to World Cup causes chaos with Uefa, AFC and Concacaf leading the opposition</p><p>It has been a week that has r
Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke
<ul><li><p>Cordeiro quits as senior adviser to Fifa president</p></li><li><p>Lamour: sell-off plan ‘defies belief and imagination’</p></li></ul><p>The
Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan
Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take
Franco Baresi obituary
<p>Italian footballer who captained AC Milan for 15 of his 20 seasons, a period of unprecedented success for the club</p><p>At a time when Italian foo
Arsenal target Bruno Guimarães not on Newcastle’s flight to pre-season camp
<ul><li><p>Midfielder could still fly to La Manga on Sunday</p></li><li><p>Howe says he stood down ‘to recharge and take a break’</p></li></ul><p>Brun
League and cup dates change for live TV coverage - Fife derby on BBC
Live TV coverage, including BBC Scotland's broadcast of the Fife derby between Dunfermline Athletic and Raith Rovers, means a number of date changes o
How does MLS pick up the World Cup mantle? Casemiro helps, but it’ll take much more
<p>The World Cup gave MLS unprecedented momentum. Keeping it will depend less on signing aging icons than convincing America’s best young players to s
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Why women's football is first casualty of Fifa plans
Fifa's president Gianni Infantino's plans will make women's football "the first casualties" according to former England defender Anita Asante.
Fifa rapidly accelerates plan to expand World Cup to 64 teams from 2030 tournament
<ul><li><p>Research analysis to be delivered by 11 September</p></li><li><p>Decision on expansion could be taken this year</p></li></ul><p>Fifa is pus
Burnham says Infantino 'wrong man' to lead Fifa as criticism grows
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Gianni Infantino is "the wrong man" to lead Fifa as criticism grows of the controversial investment plan.
Uefa has formed a rare but fragile united front against Fifa in battle for football’s future | Nick Ames and Matt Hughes
<p>Emerging from this week with unity over Fifa’s World Cup sell off was quite an acheivement but Europe cannot rest on its laurels</p><p>It was a phr
Infantino increasingly embattled after senior adviser resigns over World Cup sell-off plans
<ul><li><p>Infantino’s role as president under increasing pressure</p></li><li><p>143 of Fifa’s 211 members now stand against scheme</p></li></ul><p>G
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