FIFA sacks senior executive who criticised Infantino, Sky News understands
Football's world governing body, FIFA, has sacked one of its most senior figures after he criticised Gianni Infantino's plan to sell part of the World Cup to investors, Sky News understands.
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17.08.2026
Footy Fix: UEFA Champions League qualifiers return this week on Paramount+
Elsewhere, the Coppa Italia is underway as Italy's season begins
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17.08.2026
Sergio’s stunner lights up El Sardinero on Racing Santander’s emotional La Liga return | Sid Lowe
Teenager’s glorious strike made it 2-0 against Villarreal – but though they were pegged back to a draw the match sealed a feelgood return from the abyss“The poor kid couldn’t believe what had happened
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theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Youthful Pocognoli the brave choice for Scotland job
The Scottish FA are all-in on Sebastien Pocognoli, 39, showing bravery and ambition - what everybody wanted, writes Tom English.
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bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
How to watch CBS Sports Golazo Network: Everything to know about one-stop shop for all things soccer
CBS Sports Golazo Network is a free, 24/7 channel that offers coverage of men's and women's soccer from around the world
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17.08.2026
Rights group urges FIFA to block Infantino re-election bid over term limits
FairSquare says the FIFA president should not be able to run again under the world football organisation's statutes.
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17.08.2026
Football Daily | Pocognoli looks the part as Scotland’s new boss but a question remains: can he boogie?
Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!When Berti Vogts was unveiled as Scotland’s first foreign manager, back in 2002, he had a simple instruction. “When we are playing,” he said, “you ca
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17.08.2026
"Borussia" has included Yannis Konstantelias, a member of the Greek national team
German "Borussia" (Dortmund) club added another player to its team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
Fantasy Football: What to make of the Cardinals, Jonathon Brooks, Kyle Pitts and more from Preseason Week 1
Week 1 Rankings Reactions: Cardinals who are worth targeting after Round 4
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17.08.2026
‘I’ll remember it for the rest of my life’: the footballers whose biggest games come before their league begins
Larne defender Dan Bent has played in two European competitions this summer and now faces a former team in a Conference League tie that could earn his club vital fundsBy Playing in the ShadowsPremier
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theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Man Utd will reject any bid for Fernandes
Manchester United have no intention of selling captain Bruno Fernandes despite Turkish club Galatasaray being prepared to lodge a bid for the 31-year-old later this week.
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bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026
Mourinho is positive about the transfer of Martin Subimendi to "Real".
"Real" club is interested in Martin Subimendi, a player of the Spanish national team and "Arsenal (England)".
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
French Serie A footballer Yael Trepy in intensive care after near-drowning
Italian media reports that the Cagliari forward was rescued after swallowing a lot of water in a swimming pool in Porto Cervo.
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aljazeera.com
17.08.2026
Ranking college football's most expensive rosters after polling 50-plus industry insiders
A CBS Sports poll of industry insiders reveals multiple programs have crossed the $40 million roster threshold, led by Lane Kiffin's massive spending spree at LSU -- which may be closer to $50 million
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17.08.2026
"Levante" player Mark Santos broke Lamin Yamal's record
"Levante" defender Mark Santos broke the record of "Barcelona" winger Lamin Yamal by making his debut in the Spanish La Liga.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
NFL preseason Week 1 winners & losers; Islam Makhachev holds UFC win streak record
Plus the most overrated and underrated college football players
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cbssports.com
17.08.2026
Arsenal hammer Manchester City and the EFL kicks off | Football Weekly video
Max Rushden is joined by Will Unwin, Sanny Rudravajhala and Ben Fisher as Arsenal coast past Manchester City to win the Community Shield. Continue reading...
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theguardian.com
17.08.2026
Elvin Jafarguliyev will be out of action for two weeks
Elvin Jafarguliyev, the player of the Azerbaijan national team and "Qarabag", will be out of action for two weeks.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
"Newcastle" wants to transfer George Mikautadze
The English club "Newcastle" wants to attract Georgian national football player George Mikautadze to its team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
17.08.2026
BBC Women's Football Weekly
Hear from Carpenter, Bronze, James, Walsh, Bompastor and new signing, Katie McCabe!
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bbc.co.uk
17.08.2026