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English FA Chair Debbie Hewitt Demands Full Disclosure from Infantino Over World Cup Sell-Off Plan
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English FA Chair Debbie Hewitt Demands Full Disclosure from Infantino Over World Cup Sell-Off Plan

English Football Association Chair Debbie Hewitt has written to FIFA President Gianni Infantino demanding the release of all documents regarding the abandoned World Cup private investment plan. The request also covers the decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban following political intervention.

18 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsDebbie HewittEnglish FA
Jürgen Klopp Takes Charge of Germany With 44-Player Squad and Call for ‘Positive Patriotism’
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Jürgen Klopp Takes Charge of Germany With 44-Player Squad and Call for ‘Positive Patriotism’

Jürgen Klopp has officially begun his tenure as Germany head coach following Julian Nagelsmann’s departure. The former Liverpool manager named a massive 44-player squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures as he sets out to rebuild the national team.

18 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsEnglish Premier LeagueFIFA World Cup
FA Chief Debbie Hewitt Demands Full Transparency from Gianni Infantino Over FIFA Equity Proposal and Disciplinary Ruling
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FA Chief Debbie Hewitt Demands Full Transparency from Gianni Infantino Over FIFA Equity Proposal and Disciplinary Ruling

Football Association chairwoman and FIFA vice president Debbie Hewitt has called on Gianni Infantino to release all background documents regarding a controversial World Cup private equity plan. Hewitt has also requested complete files on the decision to overturn USA forward Folarin Balogun’s suspension ahead of an upcoming FIFA Council meeting.

17 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsDebbie HewittFolarin Balogun
FA Chair Hewitt Demands Infantino Release World Cup Sell-Off and Balogun Files
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FA Chair Hewitt Demands Infantino Release World Cup Sell-Off and Balogun Files

FA chairwoman Debbie Hewitt has formally demanded that FIFA President Gianni Infantino release all internal documents regarding an abandoned £15bn World Cup sell-off proposal. The FA has withdrawn its support for Infantino’s re-election while also pressing for transparency over the overturned ban of US striker Folarin Balogun.

17 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsDebbie HewittFifa
Debbie Hewitt Demands FIFA Release Files Over Private Equity Plan and Folarin Balogun Red Card Decision
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Debbie Hewitt Demands FIFA Release Files Over Private Equity Plan and Folarin Balogun Red Card Decision

Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has formally demanded that FIFA President Gianni Infantino disclose all documentation regarding the collapsed plan to sell a stake in future World Cups and the controversial decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s tournament ban.

17 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsDebbie HewittFolarin Balogun
Messi’s International Farewell Confirmed Against Benin in Buenos Aires
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Messi’s International Farewell Confirmed Against Benin in Buenos Aires

Lionel Messi is set to play his final international match for Argentina against Benin on October 6, 2026, at the Estadio Monumental. The 39-year-old icon has been named in the squad for the ceremonial send-off.

17 Sept 2026
ArgentinaBeninBreaking News
Lionel Messi Included in Argentina Squad for Final Farewell Friendly in Buenos Aires
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Lionel Messi Included in Argentina Squad for Final Farewell Friendly in Buenos Aires

Lionel Messi is set to wear the Albiceleste shirt one final time after being included in Argentina’s squad for an upcoming home friendly against Benin on October 6. The call-up comes just weeks afte

16 Sept 2026
ArgentinaBreaking NewsFIFA World Cup
Black Princesses Return to Ghana Following FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Campaign in Poland
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Black Princesses Return to Ghana Following FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Campaign in Poland

Ghana’s Black Princesses have arrived back home after their elimination from the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland. Despite securing a impressive 3-1 victory over South Korea in Group C, an opening defeat to Ecuador ultimately ended their knockout stage ambitions.

15 Sept 2026
Black PrincessesEcuadorFIFA U-20 Women's World Cup
Infantino Under Fresh Pressure as Greek FA and Oliver Bierhoff Back UEFA Push for FIFA Leadership Change
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Infantino Under Fresh Pressure as Greek FA and Oliver Bierhoff Back UEFA Push for FIFA Leadership Change

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting opposition from key European football figures as Greek FA president Makis Gagatsis and former Germany director Oliver Bierhoff back UEFA’s push for leadership change. The dissent follows a controversial proposal to sell a commercial stake in the World Cup to private investors.

15 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsFifaFIFA World Cup
Raheem Sterling Confesses to Dangerous Lamborghini Driving and Nitrous Oxide Possession
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Raheem Sterling Confesses to Dangerous Lamborghini Driving and Nitrous Oxide Possession

Former England winger Raheem Sterling has admitted to reckless motorway conduct in a Lamborghini and to carrying nitrous oxide canisters, sparking legal repercussions and a potential prison sentence.

15 Sept 2026
EnglandFIFA World CupFootball
Spurs Should Be Awarded 2016-17 Title, Insists Mauricio Pochettino
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Spurs Should Be Awarded 2016-17 Title, Insists Mauricio Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino believes Tottenham Hotspur should be retrospectively awarded the 2016–17 Premier League title after Chelsea were sanctioned for historical rule breaches. Pochettino’s Spurs fin

11 Sept 2026
Antonio ConteBreaking NewsChelsea
Hull City Fined £30,000 and Handed Action Plan Over Chelsea FA Cup Chants
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Hull City Fined £30,000 and Handed Action Plan Over Chelsea FA Cup Chants

Hull City have been fined £30,000 and handed a mandatory action plan by an independent Regulatory Commission following discriminatory fan chants during an FA Cup tie against Chelsea. The club admitted breaching FA rules after offensive chants occurred during the fourth-round fixture.

11 Sept 2026
Breaking NewsChelseaEnglish Premier League
Staggering Premier League Financial Muscle Dominates European Transfer Market
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Staggering Premier League Financial Muscle Dominates European Transfer Market

The 2026 summer transfer window again demonstrated the Premier League’s exceptional financial strength, with Liverpool completing the biggest deal of the market by signing Bradley Barcola from Paris

11 Sept 2026
AC MilanBradley BarcolaEnglish Premier League
DFB-Pokal Second-Round Schedule Confirmed as Borussia Dortmund Host Werder Bremen
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DFB-Pokal Second-Round Schedule Confirmed as Borussia Dortmund Host Werder Bremen

Borussia Dortmund’s DFB-Pokal second-round tie against Werder Bremen has been scheduled for Tuesday, 27 October, with kick-off at 20:45 CET at Signal Iduna Park. The German Football Association conf

11 Sept 2026
Bastian SchweinsteigerBayer LeverkusenBayern München
Carlos Queiroz Reappointed as Ghana Head Coach Two Months After World Cup Departure
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Carlos Queiroz Reappointed as Ghana Head Coach Two Months After World Cup Departure

The Ghana Football Association has reappointed Carlos Queiroz as head coach of the Black Stars, bringing the 73-year-old Portuguese manager back less than two months after he stepped down following Gh

3 Sept 2026
Africa Cup of NationsBreaking NewsCarlos Queiroz
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