Messi readies for final farewell in Argentina send-off
Lionel Messi will bring the curtain down on his glittering Argentina career on Tuesday with a farewell friendly against Benin that marks the dawn of a new era for the South American champions.
Boaduwaa strikes as Ghana beat WAFCON debutants Cape Verde
Cape Verde lost 2-0 to Ghana in Morocco on Wednesday as they failed to match the feat of fellow Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) debutants Malawi.
Argentina players face FIFA investigation over World Cup final altercation with Spain
FIFA announced Wednesday that it had opened proceedings into some Argentina players for their behaviour after losing the World Cup to Spain.
‘It’s a golden opportunity’ – Infantino defends FIFA World Cup commercial proposal
FIFA president Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that the proposed launch of a private subsidiary to expoit the commercial benefits of the World Cup was “an opportunity but not an obligation”.
Brazilian defender suspended until injured opponent returns to training
Brazil’s Superior Court of Sports Justice (STJD) has handed Internacional defender Victor Gabriel an unusual suspension, ruling that he cannot play again until Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec is medically cleared to resume training following the serious injury he suffered from the defender’s tackle.
FIFA issues deadline to members over plan to sell $4 bn stake
FIFA has told member associations they will each receive $40 million if they back a plan to sell stakes in major competitions — but they must sign up by September 19.
