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Division, drama and power - what next for Infantino and Uefa?

Explosive court documents reveal the growing bitterness of Uefa's feud with Fifa president Gianni Infantino, Dan Roan reports.

Weekend predictions: Pressure on Man United already? Wrexham to beat Birmingham?

Late August is no time to hit the panic button, but another loss against a promotion side may well send Manchester United into crisis. PLUS: We head to Germany for the start of the Bundesliga, and Wrexham vs. Birmingham face-off.

Woad makes promising start at FM Championship

Lottie Woad made a strong start to the final week of play before next month's Solheim Cup by shooting a four-under opening round at the LPGA Tour's FM Championship.

Gotham FC's Lavelle enters concussion protocol

Gotham FC midfielder Rose Lavelle has entered the NWSL's concussion protocol following a head injury and will miss Friday's match against the Portland Thorns.

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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 .