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Manchester United 4-0 Sabah: Champions League – as it happened

A first-half burst secured a 4-0 victory for Michael Carrick's side, though the result masked lingering defensive vulnerabilities against the Azerbaijani debutants.

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FIFA confirms Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election in 2027

Infantino faces a fractured power base and potential criminal claims in Switzerland following the collapse of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal.

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FIFA accuses UEFA of smear campaign against president Gianni Infantino

The legal battle centers on allegations of criminal mismanagement regarding the FIFA Forward Enterprise project, which aimed to sell a stake in commercial operations to outside investors.

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UEFA appoints Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate Super Cup final

UEFA has appointed Somali official Omar Artan to referee the Super Cup clash between PSG and Aston Villa, offering a high-profile platform after his controversial World Cup entry ban by U.S. authorities.

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La Liga president Javier Tebas calls for Gianni Infantino to resign

A geopolitical deadlock has emerged in world football as European associations threaten boycotts over allegations of institutional misconduct and unilateral financial decisions by FIFA leadership.

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FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s plan to juice football could lead to his downfall

The collapse of a multi-billion-dollar commercial spin-off plan has triggered a rolling wave of defections among national football associations, threatening Gianni Infantino's presidency.

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Real Madrid welcome scrapping of Fifa’s World Cup investor plan

FIFA has abandoned its controversial $20 billion private investment plan for the World Cup following a fierce backlash and boycott threats from UEFA.

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Gianni Infantino scraps controversial plan to sell World Cup profits

FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned his controversial proposal to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private equity firms following coordinated opposition from continental governing bodies.

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UEFA members vote to boycott FIFA if Infantino’s World Cup plans pursued

European football's 55 member associations have unanimously voted to boycott FIFA competitions unless controversial plans for a $20bn commercial spin-off are dropped.

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Trump confirms asking FIFA to review Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension

President Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to secure a review of striker Folarin Balogun's red card, ensuring his eligibility for the match against Belgium.

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