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Recent football stories, transfer updates and analysis from European football.
Chelsea have secured the signing of Brighton striker Danny Welbeck for £5m, while Brentford have set a club record by acquiring Mali international Sangaré for £39m.
1 August 2026
Amanda Staveley’s consortium has agreed to purchase a 25.1% stake in West Ham from Vanessa Gold, daughter of former chair David Gold, following the collapse of a previous deal with Daniel Kretinsky.
1 August 2026
UEFA has publicly stated its loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, citing unmet promises since his election a decade ago.
1 August 2026
Uefa has called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down following the collapse of his controversial World Cup investment plan, citing a loss of trust in football's governance.
1 August 2026
Gianni Infantino’s proposal to sell stakes in FIFA competitions has fallen apart after five dramatic days, marking a major setback for the FIFA president and world football governance.
1 August 2026
Fifa’s plan to sell stakes in its major tournaments, including the Women’s World Cup, has met strong opposition from Uefa, highlighting ongoing tensions under Gianni Infantino’s leadership.
1 August 2026
UEFA has announced it has lost confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino following his controversial plan to sell stakes in a World Cup company to private investors.
1 August 2026
Uefa has expressed a loss of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following his abandoned plan to sell World Cup rights to private investors, demanding greater transparency and a fundamental review of governance.
1 August 2026
Exploring why football fans change their club or national team loyalties, reflecting on the parallels with professional athletes who represent multiple teams or countries.
1 August 2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino has decided against selling a stake in future World Cup profits to private equity firms following widespread criticism from football authorities.
1 August 2026