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Infantino is getting his karmic kicking, but why did football take so long to rebel against Fifa? | Jonathan Liew
Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew examines the mounting revolt against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, who is reportedly “holed up” in Salé, Morocco, as he tries to save his presidency. Football federation leaders from Uefa, Concacaf and the Asian Football Federation are said to be considering drastic measures, including a “governance boycott” or even a breakaway rival…
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Prestigious private tennis club culls Canada geese in secret ‘because they kept making a mess on the courts’
A prestigious private tennis club has reportedly culled Canada geese on its grounds, carrying out the action discreetly after the birds repeatedly fouled the courts. The move is likely to prove controversial, as culling wild geese is a sensitive issue that often draws criticism from animal welfare campaigners even when carried out by private landowners…
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The Limiting Virtues
These qualities play a role in policymaking even when limiting principles are not clear.
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Clay Travis sets sights on French trans phenom Julie Tetart for proposed ‘inclusive’ WNBA expansion team
Outkick founder Clay Travis has said he wants French trans basketball player Julie Tétart to be the face of a proposed new WNBA expansion franchise he would call the Nashville Balls, which he is billing as an “inclusive” team. Travis made the announcement during an appearance on the “Don’t @ Me” show with Dan Dakich,…
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Newcastle appoint Jaissle – what should fans expect?
Newcastle United have appointed 38-year-old German coach Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach on a four-year deal, succeeding Eddie Howe, who stepped down after leading the club to a first trophy in decades. Jaissle arrives without prior Premier League experience but built his reputation with successes at Red Bull Salzburg in Austria and Al-Ahli…
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Wrexham sign Preston captain Whiteman
Wrexham AFC have signed Preston North End captain Ben Whiteman on a three-year deal, with the option of a further year, marking the Championship club’s second summer signing after full-back Danny Imray. The 30-year-old midfielder, who has made 200 Championship appearances, joins for an undisclosed fee and passed a medical on Tuesday, with the move…
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Vollering wins stage five as Reusser retains yellow
Demi Vollering won stage five of the Tour de France Femmes, edging out overall leader Marlen Reusser in a sprint finish, with Reusser retaining the yellow jersey overall. The result reinforces a three-way battle for the title between Vollering, Reusser and Kasia Niewiadoma, who are increasingly separating themselves from the rest of the field as…
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Surrey beat Kent to go level with Foxes at the top
Surrey secured a comfortable 95-run victory over Kent in the One-Day Cup at The Kia Oval, moving level on points with Group A leaders Leicestershire. Both sides knew a win would take them to the top of the table, and with the match reduced to 49 overs a side due to rain, Surrey’s openers laid…
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‘There is a clear vision’: Matthias Jaissle installed as Newcastle head coach
Newcastle United have officially confirmed Matthias Jaissle as their new head coach, succeeding Eddie Howe, after finalising his move from Saudi club Al-Ahli. The 38-year-old German, who had already been training with the squad in La Manga, Spain, since the previous Saturday, called Newcastle “an incredibly compelling place to be” as he takes charge with…
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Mohamed Salah’s story of success and sacrifice: ‘Chasing a dream I had to reach’
Mohamed Salah’s remarkable rise from a small Egyptian village to becoming one of the Premier League’s greatest players is detailed in an exclusive extract from a new book by journalist Melissa Reddy. The extract focuses on the extraordinary sacrifices Salah made as a teenager, undertaking a gruelling daily commute from his home village of Nagrig…