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The Guardian view on Gianni Infantino: in the interests of the game he professes to love, he should go | Editorial

The Fifa president’s attempt to brazen out the storm, after attempting to sell a stake in the World Cup to private equity, adds insult to injury “How did you go bankrupt?” a character is asked in Ernest Hemingway’s novel The Sun Also Rises. “Gradually, then suddenly” comes the reply. Right now, Fifa’s justly besieged president, Gianni Infantino, is experiencing something similar in relation to the loss of his own authority. Since taking over the running of world football’s governing body in 2016, Mr Infantino has survived regular criticism of a monetising approach which has often come at a sporting cost. But since egregious plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to the brother of Donald Trump’s son-in-law were leaked to the media, his credibility has been draining away at speed. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...

I love football, so I support lots of clubs | Letters

Millwall remain my main club, but others have turned my head, writes Michael Opitz. Also letters from Neil Bage and Ariel J Friedlander I read Luke McLaughlin’s article with a great deal of empathy, yet still with some uneasiness about the taboo of having more than one club ( Have you ever switched allegiance as a football fan? You are not alone, 1 August ). A world I inhabit. I too was at the Millwall v Forest game marred by crowd trouble. It was my first! My family are mostly Millwall, who remain my club, but having seen them drop down the divisions and play in the third tier, my head was turned by better technique and Tottenham- and Arsenal-supporting friends. They will never understand my soft spot for both clubs. Continue reading...

UEFA stands by WC boycott plan despite apology

UEFA has said its participating members could still boycott FIFA competitions, including the World Cup, despite Gianni Infantino's apology statement.

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England striker Toney charged with assault

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Undrafted King leads Panthers to comeback win vs Cardinals in Hall of Fame game

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