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Why Rodri chose Barcelona over Real Madrid and how he will fit into their midfield

After weeks of speculation that Manchester City ace Rodri was likely to be on his way to Real Madrid after the World Cup had concluded, it now appears that their fiercest rivals, Barcelona, are in pole position to sign the Spanish captain.

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Mexico and Argentina back Gianni Infantino as FIFA fight rages on

Mexico and Argentina's football associations have thrown their support behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino, as the world football chief ⁠faces a fierce backlash over a now-abandoned proposal to sell off some of the commercial rights to the World Cup.

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FIFA president Infantino receives unanimous support from CAF leadership

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Thursday "unanimously reconfirmed its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino" after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

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UEFA maintain boycott of World Cup due to lack of assurances from FIFA

European football's governing body UEFA said they would maintain their boycott of the men's and women's World Cups on Thursday despite FIFA withdrawing the plan to open up their competitions to private investment.

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Diego Forlan named Uruguay head coach after disappointing World Cup showing

Former striker Diego Forlan has been appointed head coach of the Uruguay national team following their disastrous World Cup campaign, the country's football association (AUF) announced on Thursday.

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Police raid South Korea FA in probe into Hong Myung-bo appointment process

Police raided South Korea's football association on Thursday as part of an investigation into the appointment of the coach in charge during their dismal World Cup campaign.

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Senior FIFA figures reaffirm 'full support' for Gianni Infantino in emergency meeting

FIFA said on Wednesday it had apologised to its member associations for mistakes made over its abandoned proposal to sell commercial rights linked to the World Cup, as the governing body's leadership reaffirmed its support for president Gianni Infantino after a crisis meeting ⁠in Morocco.

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Canada's Prime Minister the latest to declare a loss of confidence in FIFA boss Infantino

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, whose country co-hosted the 2026 World Cup, joined Wednesday an international chorus of criticism of Gianni Infantino, saying he no longer had confidence in his ability to lead FIFA.

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Gianni Infantino reportedly offers World Cup final to Morocco in exchange for support

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reportedly offered Morocco the hosting rights to the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in exchange for the football federation's support.

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Carragher rejected plea from Wenger & FIFA to support having World Cups every two years

Jamie Carragher has revealed that he refused to back the plans for a World Cup every two years.

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FIFA President Infantino to hold crisis meeting in Morocco as fallout continues

Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday as he looks to shore up his position in the wake of the collapse of his gambit to sell off ⁠commercial rights to the World Cup.

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Cape Verde's Vozinha always believed he was a 'big club' player after Colo-Colo move

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha said on Tuesday he ⁠always believed he belonged at a major club after his stand-out performances at ‌the World Cup earned him a move to ‌Chilean side Colo-Colo.

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Next MLS commissioner Larry Berg eyeing quality improvement to build on World Cup buzz

Major League Soccer's incoming commissioner Larry Berg said improving the quality of play and deepening the league's youth-development pipeline will ⁠be central to his agenda as it seeks to build on momentum from the 2026 World Cup.

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Former Premier League referee Anthony Taylor joins Turkish refereeing committee

Former Premier League and World Cup ⁠referee Anthony Taylor has joined the Turkish Central Refereeing Committee ‌as director of elite refereeing, the ‌organisation said on Tuesday.

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'Absolutely necessary': Wenger agrees with scrapping World Cup stake plans

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was "absolutely necessary and beyond question".

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Why the sale of Trevoh Chalobah to Como makes little sense for Xabi Alonso and Chelsea

Although Trevoh Chalobah only managed a 93rd-minute substitute appearance in England's final game of the 2026 World Cup, the centre-back can be happy with the standard of his club performances over the last 12-18 months.

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Pressure continues to mount on Gianni Infantino after abandoned World Cup proposal

The crisis triggered by FIFA President Gianni Infantino's abandoned proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup deepened on Tuesday with influential figures publicly distancing themselves ⁠from the project while scrambling to contain the damage.

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Algeria part ways with head coach Vladimir Petkovic after World Cup failure

Algeria parted ways with coach ⁠Vladimir Petkovic on Monday, despite the Bosnian signing ‌a contract extension before the World ‌Cup where the team ‌reached the last 32.

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Mauricio Pochettino to lead USA into 2030 World Cup after signing new contract

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to lead the ⁠men's team through the 2030 World Cup, U.S. Soccer said on Monday, after taking them to the last ‌16 at this year's finals

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FIFA president Infantino looking for support from Donald Trump amid storm of backlash

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought support from the ⁠Trump administration amid mounting criticism after his abandoned plan to sell a stake ‌in World Cup commercial rights, the New York Post ‌said on Monday, citing sources familiar ‌with the matter.

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Cape Verde star Vozinha arrives in Chile for medical ahead of joining Colo-Colo

Cape Verde’s veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who became a social media sensation ⁠at the World Cup, has arrived in Chile to join Colo-Colo.

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European FAs withdraw support for Infantino re-election with English FA set to follow

England's Football Association will join Wales in withdrawing support for FIFA President Gianni ⁠Infantino's re-election bid, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the backlash against his failed plan to ‌sell a stake in the World Cup intensified, as Swedish and Serbian FAs also pile on the pressure.

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Belgian champions Club Brugge sign South Korean World Cup defender from FC Midtjylland

Belgian champions Club Brugge have signed FC Midtjylland's defender Lee Han-beom, who took part in the 2026 World Cup for South Korea. The two parties have agreed a three-year deal.

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EXCLUSIVE: Alain Giresse on Zidane appointment, France's World Cup and arriving in Gabon

French football legend Alain Giresse spoke with Flashscore to discuss Zinedine Zidane's new chapter with the national team, his arrival in Gabonese football, and his beloved Bordeaux.