CAF Champions League Resumen

A genius, a revolutionary, a mad man - Colombia's iconic goalkeeper is all of these things and more

A major civil war has erupted at the top of world football as Uefa and Concacaf have united to demand that Fifa releases a staggering $2.1 billion from its cash reserves. The two powerful confederations have written directly to president Gianni Infantino, insisting that every one of the 211 member associations receives at least $10m to fund infrastructure and development.

Football Association chair Debbie Hewitt has launched a scathing critique of FIFA's current leadership, demanding full transparency regarding a series of recent scandals. Hewitt, who also serves as a FIFA vice-president, has formally requested that president Gianni Infantino release all internal documents concerning a failed plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights and the mysterious overturning of Folarin Balogun's suspension.

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has thrown his weight behind Lionel Messi to land yet another Ballon d'Or title after the legendary forward reached a century of goals for the MLS outfit. The former England captain believes Messi's continued excellence at the age of 39, combined with his talismanic performances on the world stage, makes him the standout candidate for football's most prestigious individual accolade.