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Uefa questions Infantino leadership after Fifa investment plan withdrawal
Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s leadership has come under sustained public pressure after he abandoned plans to sell private investment stakes in Fifa competitions, with Uefa and Concacaf both issuing statements accusing him of poor governance. Uefa welcomed the U-turn as “a victory for the whole game” but said it, along with much of the “football…
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England beaten by New Zealand in netball semi-final
England’s netball team lost 61-54 to New Zealand in the Commonwealth Games semi-final, ending their bid to reach the gold-medal match. The Roses can still win bronze on Sunday, while New Zealand progress to face either Australia or Jamaica in the final. New Zealand’s speed, accuracy and height advantage, particularly through shooter Grace Nweke, gave…
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‘We didn’t feel safe’: Booking.com users face battle to get money back
Booking.com users have told the Guardian they struggled to obtain refunds after accommodation problems, including being moved to unsafe or poor-quality alternatives and being charged more than agreed. The cases highlight a legal grey area: platforms say the booking contract is with the host, leaving travellers with limited practical recourse when a host refuses to…
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In the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has become a contest between Representative Haley Stevens and progressive former state health official Abdul El-Sayed, with wider disagreements within the party shaping the race. The outcome matters nationally because Democrats are defending an open seat in a battleground state and the primary is seen as a test of whether the…
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Norrie beaten by Shapovalov in Los Cabos semi-final
Cameron Norrie’s improved run at the Los Cabos Open ended in a three-set semi-final defeat to defending champion Denis Shapovalov. The loss denies the British number two a chance to reclaim the Mexican title he won in 2021, but reaching the last four marked a recovery after six consecutive defeats. Shapovalov won 6-3 5-7 6-4…
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Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 12
BBC Sport has published the 12th instalment of its daily “Who am I?” cricket quiz during The Hundred. Readers are invited to identify a player taking part in the tournament using progressively revealed clues, with fewer guesses earning a higher score. The quiz is part of BBC Sport’s coverage of The Hundred 2026, which runs…
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Intensity, smiles & Lewandowski – inside Liverpool training under Iraola
Liverpool’s first open training session under new head coach Andoni Iraola in Chicago was marked by high-intensity drills and a positive atmosphere, as the club prepares to face Leeds in its final US pre-season match. The session also suggested that a recent on-field disagreement involving Dominik Szoboszlai, Curtis Jones and Kostas Tsimikas has been resolved,…
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Is building a new stadium a way around spending rules?
Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium has significantly strengthened the club’s finances despite poor recent league finishes, illustrating how modern venues can increase revenue beyond football. The article argues that stadium investment can help clubs operate more comfortably within spending rules because infrastructure costs are largely excluded from the Premier League’s new squad-cost calculation. Spurs’ matchday income…
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Have you ever switched allegiance as a football fan? You are not alone | Luke McLaughlin
Luke McLaughlin argues that changing football allegiances should not be treated as a moral failing, reflecting on his own shifting attachments to several clubs. He suggests fans need not invest unwavering emotional loyalty in one team, particularly when players and clubs themselves routinely change affiliations. His football support began with childhood glory-hunting for Everton and…
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Marketing stunt or ‘extraordinary’ transfer? Ravenna fans ride wave of the Ronaldinho Effect
Ronaldinho’s surprise decision to join Ravenna, a newly promoted Serie C club, has divided supporters between scepticism and excitement. Some see the 46-year-old Brazilian’s arrival as a marketing exercise, while others hope to witness a final flourish from one of football’s most celebrated players; the move has brought unusual global attention to a city better…