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UEFA issue legal threat to FIFA & Infantino after botched World Cup sale

UEFA has reportedly launched a scathing legal offensive against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, warning the embattled chief not to destroy any documents related to his failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup. The European governing body has issued formal notice that it is considering lawsuits and regulatory complaints following the collapse of the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme.

'Not in a position to give lessons' - Tebas slams Perez over Real statement

La Liga president Javier Tebas has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez, questioning his credibility to speak on the future of the game. The outburst follows a formal statement from the Spanish giants regarding FIFA's recent U-turn on privatising tournament rights.

France v England: Bronze Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

‘They’d already moved on to Zidane’ - Deschamps felt abandoned by French FA during World Cup

Didier Deschamps’ legendary tenure as France manager ended with a sense of isolation and frustration, according to new revelations regarding his final tournament. The World Cup-winning coach reportedly felt that the French Football Federation (FFF) had already mentally moved on to his successor before he had even finished his duties.

How to become a soccer nerd after the World Cup

From picking a club that will inevitably break your heart to complaining about refereeing decisions, GOAL has outlined some top tips to become a serious soccer fan

UEFA 'accelerate' plans to topple Infantino as FIFA president after WC plan U-turn

Gianni Infantino is facing the most significant threat to his decade-long reign as FIFA president after a botched attempt to sell commercial stakes in the World Cup sparked a global backlash. European governing body UEFA is now reportedly moving at pace to find a way to remove the Swiss official from power following a policy collapse.

Infantino leadership 'badly shaken' as FIFA scrap controversial World Cup sell-off plan

Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA has been "badly shaken" after the president was forced into a dramatic U-turn, abandoning his controversial proposal to sell off commercial shares in the World Cup. The retreat follows fierce backlash and boycott threats from European football.