Ousmane Dembele has firmly dismissed rumours of a fallout with France team-mate Kylian Mbappe following comments regarding the upcoming Ballon d'Or ceremony. Speculation suggested a frosty relationship had developed between the pair after Mbappe spoke to the media, but Dembele insists their close friendship remains completely intact as they reunite on international duty this week.
Former France international Vikash Dhorasoo has issued a rallying cry to Indian football, insisting that his own decorated career serves as evidence that players of Indian descent can reach the very top of the game. The former midfielder, who reached the World Cup final with Les Bleus, believes the nation's current standing does not reflect its massive potential.
The man behind the Football Leaks revelations has launched a blistering attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino, claiming the Swiss official has no place in the sport’s future. Rui Pinto, whose leaked documents sparked the long-running Premier League investigation into Manchester City, alleges that Infantino actively helped elite clubs circumvent financial regulations during his time at UEFA.
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has offered a measured response following the seismic news that Manchester City have been found guilty of 115 breaches of Premier League financial rules. The Qatari official, speaking in his capacity as chairman of the European Club Association, refused to condemn the English giants despite the gravity of the findings.