FIFA is pushing to raise £3.1 billion by October through a controversial World Cup spin-off venture despite fierce opposition and potential boycott threats from European nations. FIFA president Gianni Infantino is offering member associations an £65 million cash incentive to back the plan, but UEFA and Asian football leaders have expressed deep concern over the unilateral proposal.
For a modest fee, VfB Stuttgart signed striker Tim van der Leij from the Dutch second division. The 20-year-old himself described the transfer as "not logical". Where will he play in future?