Big day for Ødegaard with balaclavas, Basques and a boot to the head in north London In today’s Football Daily: An Arsenal that does not rely on set-pieces? The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Man City Predicted Lineup vs. Porto: Haaland Hunts Aguero Record in Champions League The Cityzens begin their first Champions League campaign without Pep Guardiola since 2015–16. Sports Illustrated · Sep 7
Belgian FA withdraw Gianni Infantino support after World Cup red card fiasco The Belgian Football Association (RBFA) says it cannot support Infantino being re-elected as FIFA president, citing the unresolved Folarin Balogun… The National (Scotland) · Sep 7
Jose Mourinho denies feeling added pressure to deliver Champions League glory on Real Madrid return Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club for the first time The Independent UK · Sep 7
Andy Gray to make UK commentary return for first time since Sky Sports sacking The former Everton player will commentate on Liverpool’s Champions League opener for TalkSport The Independent UK · Sep 7
Aubameyang rolls back years as revamped ‘Super Dépor’ return to La Liga in style Two assists and the winner for Deportivo A Coruña leave Gabonese striker with one club record and eyeing another The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid Have a Major Problem to Contend With José Mourinho has some serious issues to address before Tuesday’s meeting with Inter. Sports Illustrated · Sep 7
Karius keeps Kane at bay as Schalke nullify Bayern Munich on Neuer’s return The often-derided Loris Karius upstaged Manuel Neuer as Schalke held Bayern to a rare goalless draw in a tale of two goalkeepers in Gelsenkirchen The Guardian - UK · Sep 7
Belgium withdraws support for Gianni Infantino after Folarin Balogun controversy Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium at the World Cup despite being shown a red card during USA’s previous game The Independent UK · Sep 7
CBS’s Champions League studio panel are back and ready to irritate each other Kate Scott, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards discuss their oft-viral approach to covering soccer for a US audience The Guardian - US · Sep 7
Arsenal injury update: Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera and Bruno Guimaraes latest news and return dates Arsenal handed big boost ahead of new Champions League campaign Evening Standard · Sep 7
Iliman Ndiaye explains why he chose Man City transfer over Tottenham: 'I was being patient' Spurs had agreed terms to sign player before last-minute hijack Evening Standard · Sep 6
Iliman Ndiaye explains why he turned down Tottenham for Man City Ndiaye was the subject of interest from Spurs before Manchester City came in for him The Independent UK · Sep 6
Gianni Infantino Seeks Fourth FIFA Term Despite Revolt Over Abandoned World Cup Stake Sale Gianni Infantino aims for a fourth term as FIFA president, facing opposition after a controversial investment proposal. UEFA and other confederations challenge his leadership amid ongoing legal disputes. International Business Times UK · Sep 6
Radio France Internationale · Sep 6 Infantino reiterates intention to run for fourth term as Fifa boss Gianni Infantino, the head of world football's governing body Fifa, on Sunday redeclared his intention to continue until 2031 as the sport's most powerful executive despite calls for his resignation over his botched plan to sell a stake in Fifa competitions to private investors.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 6 ‘Of Course’—Gianni Infantino Spells Out His Future With FIFA Ahead of Next Election A vast number of soccer nations are keen to see the FIFA president ousted from his post.
France 24 · Sep 6 Under-fire FIFA boss Infantino to seek re-election despite calls to resign FIFA President Gianni Infantino plans to seek his fourth and final term in next year’s election, despite the outrage sparked by his now-shelved plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. “Nothing has changed,” a spokesman for football’s governing body confirmed on Sunday, referring to an announcement…
Euronews · Sep 6 FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to stand for re-election The next FIFA presidential election is due to take place at the 77th FIFA Congress on Thursday, 18 March 2027 in Rabat, Morocco.
The Independent UK · Sep 6 Gianni Infantino set to run for re-election as Fifa insists ‘nothing has changed’ Gianni Infantino is set to seek a fourth term as Fifa president
The National (Scotland) · Sep 6 Gianni Infantino refuses to answer questions about his FIFA future Gianni Infantino refused to answer questions about his future with pressure continuing to mount on the FIFA boss.
The Independent UK · Sep 5 Gianni Infantino refuses to address his Fifa future in rare public appearance Gianni Infantino has faced calls to resign in the aftermath of his failed World Cup sell-off proposal
Sports Illustrated · Sep 5 ‘The Quality’—Ferran Torres Takes Cheap Swipe at Former Barcelona Teammates Torres also offered a preview of a “very emotional” reunion with his former club in the Champions League.
The Economic Times · Sep 5 Coach Luis Enrique unconcerned by PSG's poor start to the season Paris Saint-Germain faces its worst league start in nineteen years after a recent home loss. The team remains winless in three Ligue 1 matches, a concerning statistic. Coach Luis Enrique received a contract extension until 2030 despite the current struggles. He expressed confidence that the team will recover and make…
Euronews · Sep 5 Bosnian Serb war criminal Mladić commemorated in Belgrade amid claims of no state honours Thousands are expected at Mladić's burial in Belgrade on Monday, which will proceed without serving officials, artillery salutes or ceremonial military presence. Brussels has said earlier any glorification would be "incompatible with the values on which the EU path is built".
The Economic Times · Sep 5 Liverpool sporting director Hughes steps down after transfer window Liverpool's sporting director Richard Hughes has departed after a two-year tenure. He oversaw the transition following Juergen Klopp's departure from the club. Hughes appointed Arne Slot, who secured a Premier League title in his first season. The club experienced a difficult 2025-26 season, leading to Slot's dismissal. Hughes expressed gratitude…