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UEFA set to lift FIFA boycott threat as Italy drops support for Gianni Infantino

President of FIFA Gianni Infantino gesturing as he arrives at Fairmont Hanoi Hotel ahead of the second leg of the 2026 ASEAN Cup final between Vietnam and Thailand in Hanoi on Aug 26, 2026.

UEFA’s Ceferin says Infantino could face an election challenger, rules out FIFA bid.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin (right) said he had no contact with FIFA president Gianni Infantino since controversy erupted over an abandoned sell-off plan.

Man City boss Enzo Maresca targets next Rodri after midfielder’s exit

Barcelona’s Rodri is introduced in front of fans before a pre-season friendly match against Al Ahly on Aug 19.

Brighton draw at Tromso in UEFA Conference League play-offs

Seagulls manager Fabian Hurzeler handed defender Luka Vuskovic his debut following his club-record move from Tottenham.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 14, 2026

A satellite image shows damage to a grain conveyor, following a Ukrainian drone and missile attack, in Novorossiysk, Krasnodar region, Russia, on Aug 12.

‘This was my World Cup’ says Somali referee after UEFA Super Cup

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup itself after being refused entry to the United States.

Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA’s Gianni Infantino

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has faced calls for his resignation over his aborted bid to bring private investment into FIFA competitions.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Aug 13, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt (right) – the youngest person to be appointed to the role – will leave her role to spend more time with her family.

PSG retain UEFA Super Cup with 2-1 win over Aston Villa

Paris St Germain’s Marquinhos lifts the trophy with teammates after winning the UEFA Super Cup.

Lise Klaveness, the Norwegian thorn in Infantino’s side

Some people would gladly see head of Norway’s federation Lise Klaveness take over the leadership of football’s international governing body from Gianni Infantino.

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