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Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

The decision comes shortly after the death of his father, Jorge Messi, which prompted the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player to consider his future.

Europe

UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA chief in Swiss courts

Gianni Infantino was widely expected to detoxify the FIFA brand when he took over from his disgraced predecessor Sepp Blatter in 2016.

Sport

UEFA expected to cancel planned boycott of FIFA tournaments

In late July, UEFA announced its 55 member associations would take no part in FIFA competitions as long as the world governing body's FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal remained alive.

Culture news

Maradona ‘Hand of God’ ball sells for €2.9m - well below estimate

The Adidas Azteca ball, used for both of Maradona’s goals against England in the 1986 World Cup, fell well short of its €8.6 million presale estimate.

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Erling Haaland's new haircut goes viral and sends both fans and celebrities into a frenzy

The Manchester City superstar has debuted a new look for the start of the Premier League season, and fans are divided. Zlatan Ibrahimovic told Haaland: “What did you do? You lost a bet or what? Block me and erase my number.”

Business

Why are UK football clubs hiring more than ever? Data roles grow

Football clubs in the UK are advertising more jobs than ever, with recruitment rising sharply in recent years and the share of data and analytics roles growing significantly.

Europe

Local authorities deny Gavi is to fund 150 homes for vulnerable people

The Los Palacios y Villafranca town council has confirmed that the information is false and that no such project exists.

Sport

FIFA hands Argentina's Paredes 10-match ban over world cup final brawl

FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.

Sport

Ronaldo tells fashion magazine this year could be his last as player

The Portuguese legend has scored 976 goals for club and country in a senior career that has lasted more than 20 years.

Culture news

Vogue publishes exclusive photos of Ronaldo and Georgina's wedding

At last, the photos and details everyone was waiting for: Vogue magazine on Sunday released on its website the first images of the most talked-about wedding in recent times. The ceremony was held at the couple's home in Cascais.

Sport

New Zealand withdraws support for FIFA chief Gianni Infantino

The Oceania Football Confederation issued its own statement on Friday, welcoming FIFA's decision to ditch the FFE investment proposal and signalling its support for Infantino.

Sport

Lionel Messi mulls football retirement after father's death

The Argentinian footballer has published an open letter bidding farewell to his father and agent Jorge Messi, who died on 8 August in Rosario after a long illness. In it, the Argentina captain admits he is unsure whether he will carry on playing.

Europe

Euroviews. FIFA: What the Infantino case tells us about football governance

Former FIFA and UEFA adviser, finance and football expert Ebru Koksal shines a light on lack of governance, transparency and representation in football governance. Against the backdrop of the Infantino case, she identifies in an OpEd insights that can be applied to the corporate sector as a whole.

Business

Tech titan Jeff Bezos eyes Liverpool as more US moguls buy up UK teams

Several other US billionaires like Mark Walters and Todd Boehly also have stakes in UK football and other sports teams.

Sport

Trump signals support for Infantino as FIFA crisis rumbles on

"If he is gone, it will never be as successful or profitable again," US President Donald Trump wrote of Infantino and the World Cup in a post on Truth Social.

Sport

UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF target embattled Infantino in damning open letter

The open letter criticised Infantino’s judgment and called on FIFA to apologise for poor leadership rather than miscommunication amid its failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors.

Sport

The great Infantino divide: Who is for and against the FIFA chief?

The Norwegian Football Association has called for Infantino to resign while Mexico and Argentina have come out in support of the beleaguered FIFA boss.

Sport

Mo Salah effect: Trabzonspor move boosts tourism and Türkiye's economy

With Mohamed Salah joining Trabzonspor, the city expects more visitors, especially Egyptian and Arab fans, reinforcing its status as a destination for tourism and sport.

Australia

Two Iranian women’s football players granted Australian citizenship

The Refugee Council of Australia, a nonprofit umbrella organisation representing asylum-seekers, said refugees usually must live in Australia on a valid visa for four years before they can apply for citizenship.

Sport

UEFA may still boycott FIFA events despite Infantino apology

"Yesterday’s announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing," UEFA said in a statement on Thursday.