FIFA has denied claims it is selling football, insisting its proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) is aimed at boosting development funding while remaining open to consultation with all 211 member associations. FIFA has strongly rejected accusations that it is selling football, insisting its proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) will not compromise the governance or spirit…
Franco Baresi, the iconic AC Milan and Italy defender whose loyalty and leadership defined an era, has died aged 66, prompting tributes from across the football world. Franco Baresi, one of football’s greatest defenders and a lifelong AC Milan icon, has died at the age of 66 following months of illness. The Rossoneri confirmed his…
CONCACAF’s 41 member associations have unanimously rejected FIFA’s proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, citing concerns over governance, transparency and the proposed sale of World Cup interests to private investors. CONCACAF’s 41 member associations have unanimously rejected FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise plan following a high-level meeting involving the confederation’s leadership, member association…
Newcastle United have reached a verbal agreement with Al-Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle to replace Eddie Howe on a contract running until June 2030. Newcastle United have reached a verbal agreement with Matthias Jaissle to become their new head coach, stepping in as the successor to Eddie Howe. The arrangement with the 38-year-old German manager is…
Michael Carrick will be hoping to end the remarkable managerial streak that has seen Matthijs de Ligt play under a different head coach every season of his professional career. Football can be full of strange coincidences, but few are as remarkable as the managerial record that has followed Matthijs de Ligt throughout his career. The…
UEFA and all 55 member associations have unanimously agreed to boycott FIFA competitions in protest against FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. UEFA’s 55 member federations have unanimously voted to boycott all FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, over Infantino’s proposal to bring in private equity…
Barcelona have been inform by FIFA and the RFEF on the complaint filed against them by 2018 Europa League winner Atlético Madrid over harassment of striker Julian Alvarez. Atletico Madrid have filed a formal harassment complaint against Barcelona with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF), accusing the Catalan club of repeatedly pursuing Julian Alvarez despite the…
Ivory Coast midfielder Christ Inao Oulaï’s move to Fiorentina has been surrounded by allegations from journalist Romain Molina involving disputes between representatives and the player’s family. Ivory Coast midfielder Christ Inao Oulaï’s transfer to Fiorentina from Turkish club Trabzonspor has reportedly been linked to a dramatic dispute involving agents and his family. Journalist Romain Molina…