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UEFA, CONCACAF urge FIFA to make $2.1 billion payout
Two continental football federations, UEFA and CONCACAF, on Friday called on FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release around $2.1 billion from the global governing body’s reserves to share among its
In-form Raphinha wants to finish career at Barcelona
Barcelona captain Raphinha said on Friday he hopes to extend his stay at the club and end his playing career there after a blistering start to the season in front
‘Ridiculous’ — Carrick breaks silence on Man Utd sack fears after Brighton collapse
By Adegboyega Adeleye Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dismissed speculation over his future at the club as “ridiculous” after his side’s dramatic Carabao Cup defeat to Brighton intensified scrutiny
Ceuta: Perez says Real Madrid visit not linked to Mbappe shirt row
By Adegboyega Adeleye Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said the club’s solidarity visit to Ceuta was planned weeks before the recent controversy involving Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr. and the
Mbappe ends Nike partnership to join Swiss brand On
France captain Kylian Mbappe has signed with Swiss sportswear brand On, ending a long association with Nike that stretched back to the start of his career, the company announced on
England can build on World Cup ‘spirit’, says Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel said England will build on the “fantastic spirit” of their World Cup campaign as he targets glory on home soil at Euro 2028. The England boss was speaking
Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League
Cristiano Ronaldo was called up for the start of Portugal’s Nations League campaign on Friday as Jorge Jesus named his first squad since taking over as coach. The 41-year-old Ronaldo
U-20 Women’s World Cup: Full quarter-final fixtures as Falconets get opponent
The quarter-final fixtures for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland have been confirmed following the completion of the Round of 16 matches. Nigeria’s Falconets secured their place
FIFA president Infantino ‘must go’, says German FA vice-president
Gianni Infantino must leave the FIFA presidency “no ifs or buts”, according to Hans-Joachim Watzke, one of the vice-presidents of the German Football Association (DFB), as he spoke at a
Alexander-Arnold, Palmer return to England squad for Nations League
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Cole Palmer were both named on Friday in England’s first squad since they were both omitted by manager Thomas Tuchel from the World Cup. Real Madrid full-back
