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Gianni Infantino is stepping up his campaign to stay in charge of Fifa while potential challengers continue to hesitate. The president is using a sponsor-funded global tour to secure votes ahead of the March congress. The opposition, led by Uefa, is instead pinning its hopes on the courts.
InfoBlaugrana
·7 min read
Real Madrid called for Javier Tebas to be replaced as LaLiga president and accused him of using his position to attack the club. Tebas responded on social media with a direct message reminding that neither he nor Florentino Perez owns the competition. The exchange adds more tension to an already strained relationship.
Natilla·5 min read
Arsenal have reached an agreement with Mikel Arteta to extend and improve the Basque manager's contract, which was due to expire at the end of this season. The official announcement could arrive during the international break. The deal opens the door for Arteta to complete a decade in charge at the Emirates Stadium.
varela·5 min read
Mikel Arteta has reached a verbal agreement with Arsenal over a contract extension that includes a significant pay rise and could keep him in charge well beyond a decade. The Spaniard, whose current deal runs out at the end of this season, has cemented his role at the heart of the club's long-term project.
Javi·5 min read
Federico Valverde will miss Uruguay's friendlies against Japan, South Korea and India after suffering a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle. Diego Forlan has called up Palmeiras midfielder Emiliano Martínez as his replacement. The Real Madrid player picked up the injury during the derby against Atlético Madrid.
Matt·5 min read
Serie A imposed a €10,000 fine on Juventus on Tuesday after a small group of Curva Sud supporters turned their backs and sang during the minute of silence for Inter legend Sandro Mazzola, who died on Saturday aged 83. The league reduced the penalty because of the club's immediate public condemnation.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Valencia announced on Monday the departure of Pedro López Mateu as head of medical services. The doctor was starting his eighth season at the club and leaves with more than ten first-team players sidelined by injury. With Braulio Vázquez already in place and Javier Aguirre close to being confirmed as coach, Kiat Lim adds another dismissal to the ongoing shake-up at Mestalla.
Natilla·5 min read
Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney has dismissed reports that FIFA is planning sweeping changes, insisting that Gianni Infantino's letter to member associations focuses on strategic projects rather than structural reform. Wales has already withdrawn its backing for Infantino's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 vote.
varela·6 min read
Carlo Ancelotti begins a four-year cycle in charge of Brazil with a clear commitment to youth and no room for two of the national team's biggest names from the past decade. Neymar and Casemiro are left out of the Italian's first squad for friendlies against Australia and India, while Endrick and Rayan emerge as the new faces leading the Canarinha's attack.
Javi·4 min read
Lamine Yamal has strengthened his bid for the 2025 Ballon d'Or with an interview in which he argues that the award should not just reward titles or goalscoring numbers. The Barcelona winger points to spectacle, differential talent and his own way of playing as his main arguments. The winner will be announced on Monday 26 October in London.
Matt·5 min read