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Infantino Offers Independent FIFA Governance Review as He Confirms Re-Election Bid

Gianni Infantino has written to the FIFA Council and all 211 member associations proposing an independent external review of FIFA's governance — his first substantive concession after the Forward Entertainment collapse, and one timed ahead of his confirmed bid for re-election in March 2027.

UEFA and Concacaf Tell FIFA: Hand $2.1bn of Reserves to All 211 Member Associations

UEFA's Aleksander Čeferin and Concacaf's Victor Montagliani demand FIFA release at least $10m per member association — a $2.1bn one-off payout from its $6bn reserves — ahead of the 15 October FIFA Council meeting.

Premier League Unveils New Financial Framework as Newcastle Faces UEFA Penalty

Premier League introduces 85% Squad Cost Ratio for 2026–27 season as Newcastle accepts €3 million penalty for exceeding UEFA's 70% target

Manchester United Reports Record Revenue of £724.6m as Commercial Growth Offsets On-Pitch Struggles

Manchester United announces record £724.6m revenue for 2025/26, driven by commercial growth despite missing Champions League.

FA Chair Demands FIFA Release World Cup Commercial Rights Documents

FA chair Debbie Hewitt escalates governance crisis by demanding full disclosure of FIFA's scrapped World Cup commercial rights sell-off plan

Shrewsbury Town's American Takeover Edges Closer as Key Consortium Members Clear Regulatory Hurdles

Burnley Owner Alan Pace Eyeing Club Leon Takeover in Multi-Club Expansion

Burnley owner Alan Pace is looking to acquire Mexican club Club Leon as part of a growing multi-club ownership strategy, joining a trend of Premier League clubs expanding their global football portfolios.

Clearlake Capital Takes Full Control of Chelsea: Boehly and Walter Exit Ownership Group

Clearlake Capital acquires full ownership of Chelsea as Todd Boehly and Mark Walter sell their stakes, ending the shared ownership structure from the 2022 takeover.

Telefónica to Pay DAZN €1.65bn to Keep Every LaLiga Match on Movistar Plus+ Until 2032

Telefónica has agreed to pay DAZN around €1.65bn to sublicense its LaLiga package from 2027-28 to 2031-32, keeping all ten matches per round on Movistar Plus+. The deal now sits with Spain's securities regulator.

PSG Owners QSI Complete Full Takeover of Belgian Club KAS Eupen

Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) officially completes acquisition of KAS Eupen, formalizing full ownership of the Belgian club as their third major football investment.

Sunderland's Business Turnaround: From League One to European Football in 53 Years

Sunderland's remarkable business recovery sees them host AZ Alkmaar in their first European match in 53 years, marking a stunning transformation from League One to continental competition.

Manchester City's 115 Charges: The Unresolved Case That Could Reshape Premier League Financial Regulation

More than 20 months after a 12-week hearing closed, no decision has been published in Manchester City's 115-charge case, creating a regulatory limbo that could reshape Premier League financial governance.