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Why Infantino's plans to sell off World Cup made no sense
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has gambled unsuccessfully on questionable ideas before, but his World Cup plans were ham-fisted and delusional from both a business and political perspective.

Could Infantino lose the FIFA presidency?
Despite generating unimaginable fortunes for the organization, Gianni Infantino is wearing out his welcome.

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Transfer Talk
Transfer rumors, news: Salah set for Trabzonspor after Liverpool exit

Men's transfer grades: Chelsea get an A for Welbeck

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High and lows for league's new stars
Lewandowski scores brace on Chicago Fire home debut

Casemiro scores first goal for Miami ... at the wrong end

U.S. soccer scoreboard

Coming up clutch
Sam Kerr nets decisive goal for NWSL leader Gotham FC

Jess Fishlock scores late winner in Bay FC-Reign thriller

Look good, play good?
Premier League 2026-27 kits: Ranking every jersey released

Soccer talk
Nicol sees Arsenal's Guimaraes move as 'a great deal'

Ogden: Man United should keep Rashford at the club

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- Arteta coy on Vini Jr. links, expects Arsenal moves
- Messi returns after WC but Miami held to draw
- Barça's Flick will 'miss' Rashford after Utd return
- Lewandowski scores twice in Chicago home debut
- UEFA 'lost confidence' in Infantino after failed plan
- Mbeumo brace sees Man Utd rally to beat Atlético
- Endrick scores, Madrid draw in Mourinho's return
- Maresca suffers shootout loss in 1st Man City game
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