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Uefa raises stakes with criminal complaint in battle to unseat Infantino | Matt Hughes

Uefa has begun a legal process against the embattled Fifa president but it will still be an uphill struggle to remove him Anyone who interpreted Uefa’s decision to withdraw a proposed boycott of Fifa competitions, revealed by the Guardian on Wednesday , as a backward step in the attempt to remove Gianni Infantino as Fifa’s president has been quickly disabused of that notion. In a stunning development that overshadowed one of the biggest days in the European football calendar as national football federation and club executives gathered for the Champions League draw in Monte Carlo, Uefa announced it was preparing to make a legal complaint against Infantino in Switzerland alleging “criminal mismanagement” for his role in the failed World Cup sell-off plan. Continue reading...

Is NBC’s Premier League coverage in the US too English? | Leander Schaerlaeckens

One wonders when, if ever, a US broadcast can win the same plaudits presenting the English league with a more American voice There they were again, signaling with their unchanging faces and voices and their unchanging studio backdrop that another Premier League season had begun. On Friday afternoon, and again on Saturday and Sunday morning, Rebecca Lowe welcomed American viewers to what is somehow already the 14th season of the world’s most popular sporting circuit to air on NBC. She was flanked, as ever, by her merry band of pundits, her gang of fellow British expats. The Robbies and the other ones. Also, Tim Howard as the token American, albeit one who spent 13 seasons of his goalkeeping career in the Premier League, deemed sufficiently English by osmosis to join the crew. Leander Schaerlaeckens is the author of The Long Game: U.S. Men’s Soccer and Its Savage, Four-Decade Journey to the Top, or Thereabouts, which is out now . He teaches at Marist University. Continue reading...

Boxing's Bane warns Dubois: 'I was raised in the darkness'

Think darkness is your ally? Amelia Moore was born in it, moulded by it. And she plans to demonstrate as much against Caroline Dubois on Saturday night.

FREE STREAM: Mayer vs Cameron press conference ahead of world title fight

UEFA preparing to bring criminal proceedings against Infantino

UEFA is preparing to bring criminal proceedings against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the attempt to sell shares in the World Cup to private investors.

All Blacks make three changes for second South Africa Test

New Zealand have made three changes to their starting XV for Saturday's second Test against South Africa as they look to secure an unassailable 2-0 series lead in Cape Town.

Uefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

Uefa says claims will be made in Switzerland It says claims relate to alleged criminal mismanagement Uefa is preparing to make a criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino for alleged “criminal mismanagement” in connection with his failed Fifa Forward Enterprise plan and has applied for the release of documents related to its conception. In an explosive escalation of the war engulfing football’s governing bodies, Uefa has made separate applications in the United States for information, including from Fifa and the investment firm Thrive Capital. Continue reading...

Fan backlash as gay World Cup star joins Saudi club

Spain forward Esther Gonzalez attracts backlash after signing for Saudi Women's Premier League side Al Qadsiah.

UEFA to end FIFA boycott over WC investor plan

UEFA is set to formally withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances Gianni Infantino's failed World Cup sell-off plan will not be revived.

Sunderland weigh up Jack Grealish loan with Marseille’s Igor Paixão also a target

Manchester City winger reportedly open to move Forest in talks over right-back Javi Rueda from Celta Vigo Sunderland are exploring a potential loan move for Jack Grealish, but formal negotiations with Manchester City are yet to take place. For the moment sources say the former England winger remains one of a number of “players of interest” on Régis Le Bris’s transfer window shortlist, with Sunderland’s manager also keen on Igor Paixão of Marseille. Continue reading...

Sarri anticipates ‘tough’ Hapoel challenge in Atalanta Conference League play-off

Maurizio Sarri expects a demanding evening as Atalanta look to complete their Conference League play-off...

Embolo: People in Europe 'shocked' at MLS move

New Atlanta United striker Breel Embolo said he's excited about "a new start in my life," even as people in Europe are "shocked" at his decision to move to MLS.

Solheim Cup captain Nordqvist announces shock mid-season retirement

Solheim Cup captain Anna Nordqvist has announced via social media that she will retire from playing professional golf after this week's FM Championship, live on Sky Sports .

Donald expects 'new faces' for Team Europe as Ryder Cup race begins

Luke Donald insists it’s going to be "very challenging" to complete a historic Ryder Cup threepeat and expects "new blood" in Team Europe at Adare Manor next September.

All Blacks need late surge to avoid shock defeat to Lions

New Zealand fought back from an 18-point ‌deficit in the second half to beat the Lions 41-35 and avoid a shock defeat at Ellis Park on Tuesday.

Edin Džeko primed for Bundesliga return with newly promoted Schalke

Fifteen years, eight months and 12 days since his last appearance in Germany’s top flight, evergreen Schalke striker Edin Džeko is hoping to make his mark in the Bundesliga once more.

Warren thinks Fury-AJ fight will go ahead in America

Frank Warren says he thinks a long-awaited heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will go ahead in America despite claims the bout is in doubt.

Cameron: It will take someone special to beat me - Mayer's not that

Chantelle Cameron is aiming for a career-best performance when she takes on Mikaela Mayer in their blockbuster main event unification bout in Birmingham on Saturday.