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• Uefa issues furious statement after reports Fifa plans to sell stakes in World Cup

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  Uefa has reacted furiously to reports Fifa president Gianni Infantino is planning to sell stakes in the men’s World Cup to investors.

• Football lawmakers admit Breel Embolo’s controversial red card against Argentina was wrong

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  Breel Embolo was sent off in Switzerland’s quarter-final defeat by Argentina

• Italy turn to Premier League winners to solve managerial crisis

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  Italy had previously shown interest in appointing Pep Guardiola and Andrea Pirlo after Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April

• The Chelsea pensioners: Why Xabi Alonso has suddenly shifted transfer strategy to sign older players

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  The surprising pursuit of several players in their 30s this summer shows Chelsea have learnt lessons from a calimitous season dogged by...

• Rodri undergoes back surgery amid speculation over his Man City future

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  Rodri has been battling with a back issue for some time and has now undergone surgery

• Josko Gvardiol signs new Manchester City deal as defensive rebuild begins

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  Croatia international Josko Gvardiol has signed a new five-year deal with the club

• La Liga chief slams Gianni Infantino’s ‘pathetic’ rant on Fifa’s World Cup critics

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  La Liga president Javier Tebas has hit out at Gianni Infantino on social media

• Uefa issues fresh statement on use of VAR after World Cup controversy

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  There were a number of controversial VAR decisions during the World Cup

• James Maddison outlines Roberto De Zerbi’s ‘very clear’ message to Tottenham squad ahead of new season

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  James Maddison is looking forward to working under Roberto De Zerbi after returning from injury

• Zinedine Zidane confirmed as new France manager after World Cup semi-final exit

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  The former Real Madrid star will take over from Didier Deschamps, who stepped down after the World Cup

• Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea line up shock double deal for England veterans, Vinicius Jr to Arsenal latest

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  Jordan Henderson and Danny Welbeck are both nearing surprise moves to Stamford Bridge

• Paolo Maldini and Leonardo ‘quit Italian FA roles’ weeks after joining amid head coach saga

  27-7-2026 Football The Independent Football

  Maldini has left his role 16 days after joining the setup as technical director. Leonardo, brought in as his adviser, is also departing