Gianni Infantino has issued a direct apology following the FIFA Council meeting in Zurich after the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal was permanently scrapped. However, record commercial returns from the 2026 World Cup have allowed the governing body to announce a massive financial boost for member associations.
Could Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) saga, which has thrust spending restrictions back under the spotlight, see talk of a European Super League revived? Ex-Blues star Danny Mills has told GOAL why that concept remains flawed, with the LIV Golf experiment being used as a warning for football clubs and authorities that may be tempted to break away from the establishment.
FIFA is set to amend its disciplinary regulations to prevent a repeat of the controversial reversal of Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension. The move comes ahead of a crucial FIFA Council meeting where Gianni Infantino faces intense scrutiny over his leadership.
Gianni Infantino is battling to save his presidency after a dramatic FIFA Council meeting in Zurich saw the Swiss-Italian official accused of being unfit for office. Despite offering an apology for a controversial secret investment scheme, the 56-year-old failed to provide the transparency demanded by high-ranking board members.
Michael Owen has explained to GOAL when Jude Bellingham could become England’s GOAT. Roy Keane claimed recently, after watching the 23-year-old on international duty, that the all-action midfielder is on course to be "one of the greatest players of all time". Former Real Madrid and Three Lions star Owen agrees with that rather bold assessment.
Gianni Infantino is facing a fresh wave of scrutiny over his leadership of world football following revelations of a substantial undisclosed payment. The FIFA president, who has already faced criticism for recent attempts to privatise tournament stakes, is now dealing with questions regarding his personal financial transparency.
