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EU Sports Commissioner Glenn Micallef sharply criticized FIFA over its governance practices, calling for greater transparency and accountability in world football's governing body amid a series of controversies.

Gianni Infantino has confirmed he will stand for a third term as FIFA president at the 2027 congress, despite fierce opposition from UEFA which threatened a boycott of his flagship World Cup expansion plans.

Chelsea drew 1-1 with Aston Villa in their Women's Super League opener at Stamford Bridge — despite 34 shots and 57 touches in the opposition box. A late Veerle Buurman own goal gifted Villa a point and raised familiar questions about Chelsea's lack of clinical finishing, with Lauren James in fine form but the attack misfiring.

British tennis player Katie Boulter has been knocked out of the US Open in the first round, suffering a disappointment despite an encouraging start to her campaign.

Criminal proceedings have been filed against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Switzerland, with prosecutors alleging 'criminal mismanagement' relating to a plan to sell a stake in FIFA's World Cup commercial operations. The case follows a complaint by an unnamed party about the controversial financial arrangement.

Atletico Madrid have accused Barcelona of spreading lies and half-truths over their desire to sign Julian Alvarez, insisting the Argentine striker is not for sale.

UEFA is set to withdraw its threat to boycott FIFA competitions after receiving assurances against plans to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.