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Hajduk Split Fans Arrested for Nazi Chants Before Ajax Match
sports2 days ago

Hajduk Split Fans Arrested for Nazi Chants Before Ajax Match

Croatian police arrested multiple members of the Torcida fan group after they chanted antisemitic and pro-Nazi slogans during a march in Split ahead of a UEFA Conference League match against Ajax. The incident, which included references to Adolf Hitler and the Ustasha regime, prompted strong condemnation from the Croatian government, President Zoran Milanovic, and the Israeli embassy. Hajduk Split won the match 2-1 but faced a 12-minute stoppage due to pyrotechnics and issued an official apology. Authorities are investigating the chants as hate speech, with further arrests expected.

via Balkan Insight|
#antisemitism#croatia#hajduk-split
FIFA Council Confronts Infantino Over Balogun Reversal and Peace Prize Controversy
sports5 days ago

FIFA Council Confronts Infantino Over Balogun Reversal and Peace Prize Controversy

FIFA president Gianni Infantino faced intense scrutiny at a Council meeting, where he apologized for governance failures but faced pressure to ensure a competitive re-election. Key issues included the controversial reversal of Folarin Balogun's World Cup red card, the awarding of a Peace Prize to Donald Trump, and the need for a credible challenger in the March 2027 election.

via BBC|
#fifa#folarin-balogun#gianni-infantino
sports14 days ago

Man City appeal looms as rivals demand multi-season punishment for financial breaches

Manchester City has lodged an appeal after an independent commission found them guilty of 114 out of 115 charges for serious breaches of Premier League financial rules. Rival clubs argue that a single-season relegation is insufficient punishment for violations spanning nine seasons, while UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended the club's owners despite the findings.

via ESPN|
#andy-burnham#financial-rules#manchester-city
Israel-Ireland Nations League Clash Escalates with Armbands, Spitting Allegations, and Press Confrontations
sports14 days ago

Israel-Ireland Nations League Clash Escalates with Armbands, Spitting Allegations, and Press Confrontations

Israel and Ireland played a 1-1 draw in a UEFA Nations League match in Serbia, marked by intense political tension. Israeli players wore black armbands reading '7.10' to honor victims of the 2023 attack, while Irish players refused handshakes and wore their own protest armbands. The match featured a half-time clash involving spitting allegations, and pre-match press conferences ended in heated confrontations between Irish officials and Israeli journalists.

via Fox News|
#ireland#israel#nations-league
Ronaldo Exits Portugal Camp After Jesus Confirms Bench Decision
sports19 days ago

Ronaldo Exits Portugal Camp After Jesus Confirms Bench Decision

Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal national team training camp in Copenhagen after head coach Jorge Jesus confirmed he would not start the striker in the upcoming Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo, who was benched in the previous game against Norway, departed the facility immediately following Jesus’s press conference. The 41-year-old captain stated on social media that he would reveal the full reasons for his departure later, wishing his teammates luck. Jesus insisted there was no rift, attributing the situation to tactical decisions, while Ronaldo’s exit marks a significant disruption to Portugal’s squad ahead of their final Nations League fixture.

via The Guardian|
#cristiano-ronaldo#jorge-jesus#nations-league
Infantino Proposes External Governance Review Amid Ongoing Legal and Financial Disputes
sports28 days ago

Infantino Proposes External Governance Review Amid Ongoing Legal and Financial Disputes

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has agreed to an independent external review of the organization's governance and decision-making processes. This concession follows intense backlash over the aborted FIFA Forward Enterprise plan, which proposed selling stakes in World Cup rights to private investors. While Infantino insists the failed plan did not compromise sporting authority, he acknowledges the premature public disclosure caused concern. The move aims to strengthen transparency and accountability ahead of his 2027 re-election bid, though critics remain skeptical of his commitment to genuine reform.

via BBC|
#fifa#fifa-forward-enterprise#gianni-infantino
Arsenal to face Barcelona and Lyon in Women's Champions League league phase
sports1 month ago

Arsenal to face Barcelona and Lyon in Women's Champions League league phase

The 2026/27 Women's Champions League league phase draw has been completed in Nyon, Switzerland. Arsenal, the 2025 champions, will face Barcelona, Lyon, Benfica, Paris FC, and HB Koge. Chelsea will play PSG, Lyon, Roma, Hacken, Austria Wien, and OH Leuven. Manchester City, returning after a break, will face PSG, Real Madrid, Austria Wien, Bayern Munich, Hacken, and Inter Milan. The league phase runs from September 22 to December 16, with the final scheduled for late May 2027 in Warsaw.

via BBC|
#arsenal#chelsea#manchester-city
sports-and-politics1 month ago

UEFA seeks US subpoenas to build Swiss criminal case against Infantino

UEFA has filed motions in US federal courts to subpoena documents and testimony from Josh Kushner and his firm, Thrive Capital, to support a planned criminal complaint in Switzerland against FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The European governing body alleges Infantino orchestrated a secretive, $20 billion partial privatization of World Cup rights without proper valuation or member consultation. While UEFA ended its competition boycott after receiving assurances the plan would not be revived, it is now pursuing legal avenues to force Infantino’s removal, citing evidence that the deal would have enriched a small circle of insiders at the expense of the sport’s global governance.

via Politico|
#fifa#gianni-infantino#josh-kushner
Champions League 2026-27 Draw: Arsenal Face Madrid and Bayern; City Meet PSG and Barca
sports1 month ago

Champions League 2026-27 Draw: Arsenal Face Madrid and Bayern; City Meet PSG and Barca

The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase draw concluded on August 27, 2026, in Monte Carlo, assigning 36 teams to eight fixtures each. Arsenal will face Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, while Manchester City are set to play Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona. The draw utilized a new three-season rule preventing repeated home fixtures, impacting teams like Arsenal and Liverpool. The league phase begins on September 8, 2026, with the final scheduled for June 5, 2027, at Atletico Madrid's Estadio Metropolitano.

via The Guardian|
#arsenal#champions-league#manchester-city
Uefa seeks US evidence to support Swiss criminal case against Infantino over scrapped World Cup sale
sports1 month ago

Uefa seeks US evidence to support Swiss criminal case against Infantino over scrapped World Cup sale

Uefa is pursuing criminal charges against Fifa president Gianni Infantino in Switzerland over the abandoned plan to sell stakes in World Cup commercial rights. The European governing body has applied to US courts for access to documents, alleging Infantino engineered a $4.2 billion deal that undervalued Fifa’s assets and harmed member associations.

via BBC|
#fifa#gianni-infantino#legal-proceedings
Uefa seeks US documents to support Swiss criminal case against Infantino
sports1 month ago

Uefa seeks US documents to support Swiss criminal case against Infantino

Uefa has filed applications in US courts to obtain documents related to the scrapped Fifa Forward Enterprise plan, aiming to support criminal mismanagement charges against Gianni Infantino in Switzerland. The European body alleges Infantino engineered a secret deal to sell a 20% stake in World Cup rights for $4.2bn, implying an undervalued enterprise price of $20bn, without independent verification or proper consultation.

via The Guardian|
#fifa#gianni-infantino#legal
UEFA to Lift FIFA Boycott Threat After Infantino Concedes Privatization Plan
sports1 month ago

UEFA to Lift FIFA Boycott Threat After Infantino Concedes Privatization Plan

UEFA is set to drop its threat of boycotting FIFA competitions after receiving assurances that Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors will not be repeated. The decision, to be formally discussed at a UEFA executive committee meeting in Monaco on Thursday, ensures that six European teams will participate in the upcoming Under-20 Women's World Cup. While UEFA maintains its push for leadership changes, it prioritized protecting young athletes from missing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

via BBC|
#fifa#football-governance#gianni-infantino
FIFA fires COO Kevin Lamour after he exposes Infantino's failed World Cup privatization scheme
sports2 months ago

FIFA fires COO Kevin Lamour after he exposes Infantino's failed World Cup privatization scheme

FIFA has dismissed Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour following his public criticism of President Gianni Infantino over a failed plan to sell stakes in World Cup competitions to private investors. The move has drawn sharp condemnation from UEFA and national associations, who view it as an act of intimidation that undermines governance and transparency within the global football body.

via BBC|
#fifa#gianni-infantino#kevin-lamour