FIFA president Gianni Infantino has moved to reassert his authority over world football by proposing a sweeping set of governance reforms. In a direct address to the global football community, he insisted that the integrity of the sport remains intact following the collapse of a divisive commercial project.
Chelsea talisman Cole Palmer is expected to pull out of the England squad for the upcoming international break, dealing a significant blow to Thomas Tuchel’s plans. Despite the German coach recently demanding that the playmaker justify his selection following a controversial World Cup omission, the 24-year-old looks set to prioritise his long-term fitness.
Haiti international Hannes Delcroix produced the most clinical performance of his career on Sunday, netting a remarkable quick-fire hat-trick to inspire Lugano to a dominant 4-0 victory over Lausanne. The former Burnley defender was the unlikely hero as the Swiss Super League leaders extended their advantage at the summit of the table.
