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Ceferin rules out FIFA bid as Infantino faces election challenge
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin has ruled out challenging FIFA chief Gianni Infantino for the presidency but says Infantino could face an opponent if he seeks another term in March. Ceferin also condemned FIFA’s abandoned World Cup investment proposal, describing it as “even worse than the Super League plan,” amid growing tensions over the future direction of football’s governing body.
24 August 2026
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Ronaldinho returns to football with Ravenna 11 years after last appearance
Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has arrived in Italy to begin his unexpected comeback with Serie C side Ravenna, 11 years after his last professional match. The 46-year-old 2005 Ballon d'Or winner hopes to score his 300th career goal and has also acquired a stake in the club.
21 August 2026
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Besiktas cruise past Kauno Zalgiris as Trabzonspor lose to Ferencvaros in Europa League playoff 1st legs
Turkish clubs recorded contrasting results in their European playoff first legs Thursday as Besiktas beat Kauno Zalgiris 3-0, while Trabzonspor suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Ferencvaros. Besiktas will take a commanding advantage to Lithuania for next week’s return leg, while Trabzonspor must overturn a one-goal deficit in Hungary.
21 August 2026
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Fenerbahce hold Lyon to thrilling 1-1 Champions League draw
Fenerbahce kicked off their Champions League playoff campaign with a hard-fought 1-1 stalemate against Lyon in Istanbul. Mason Greenwood cancelled Lois Openda's opener after the break, while Romelu Lukaku made his anticipated debut. The Turkish giants dominated large spells but couldn't find a winner ahead of next week's return leg in France.
19 August 2026
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Ten-man Corum stun Galatasaray with debut draw in Süper Lig opener
Promoted Corum FK held champions Galatasaray to a 2-2 draw in Istanbul despite playing with ten men. Victor Osimhen struck twice, including a 90th-minute equalizer, but the visitors' historic Süper Lig debut nearly ended in a famous victory before a late rescue from the Nigerian striker.
15 August 2026
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New Zealand Football withdraws support for Infantino reelection bid
New Zealand Football announced on Friday that it has formally withdrawn its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for a fourth term as FIFA president, citing a breakdown in trust over the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal and calling for an independent review to restore confidence in the governing body's decision-making processes.
14 August 2026
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Besiktas edge Hradec Kralove to book Europa League playoff berth
A solitary strike from Vaclav Cerny secured a 1-0 home victory for the Black Eagles, completing a commanding 2-0 aggregate win. The Turkish giants now face Kauno Zalgiris for a place in the league phase, extending their impressive defensive run in European qualifiers.
14 August 2026
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Qarabag overturn first-leg deficit to reach Conference League playoffs
Azerbaijani champions Qarabag overturned a first-leg deficit to defeat Dynamo Kyiv 2-0 in Baku on Thursday, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory that propels the club into the UEFA Conference League playoff round, where they will face Dutch side Twente for a place in the group stage.
14 August 2026
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Egyptian FM thanks Türkiye for 'warm welcome' to Salah
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty thanked the Turkish people Thursday for the "warm welcome" extended to football star Mohamed Salah at Trabzonspor, as he held talks in Cairo with Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan on boosting trade and regional security.
14 August 2026
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Six Arab federation chiefs back Infantino amid resignation calls
The presidents of six Arab football federations on Thursday declared their full support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he faces mounting pressure to resign over a controversial plan to privatize commercial rights to the World Cup, a proposal that was abandoned following fierce opposition from European, Asian and North American confederations.
13 August 2026
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Fenerbahce reach Champions League playoffs after Sturm Graz win
Fenerbahce secured a 1-0 away victory over Sturm Graz on Tuesday, advancing 3-0 on aggregate to reach the UEFA Champions League playoff round. The Yellow Canaries now prepare for a two-legged tie against French giants Lyon, with the first leg scheduled in Türkiye on Aug. 18.
12 August 2026
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Football bodies accuse FIFA of 'breach of trust'
UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation and CONCACAF on Monday accused FIFA leadership of a "fundamental breach of trust" over its handling of a proposal to sell World Cup commercial rights, calling for an independent review and questioning the organization's governance standards.
10 August 2026
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Arsenal complete signing of Brazilian midfielder Guimaraes from Newcastle
Arsenal have completed the signing of Brazilian midfielder Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United on a long-term contract reported to be worth approximately $101 million, with the Premier League champions securing the 28-year-old Brazil international to strengthen manager Mikel Arteta's squad ahead of the new season.
08 August 2026
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Trabzonspor signs Mohamed Salah on €17M-per-season deal
Trabzonspor announced on Thursday that it has completed the signing of Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah on a contract guaranteeing €17 million per season, with the agreement comprising a €10 million base salary and a €7 million signing payment alongside undisclosed performance bonuses and a separate image-rights deal.
07 August 2026
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FIFA backs Infantino after Rabat crisis meeting
FIFA's senior leadership reaffirmed their full support for President Gianni Infantino on Wednesday following a crisis meeting in Rabat, Morocco, as the world governing body sought to contain fallout from a now-withdrawn proposal to sell off World Cup commercial rights worth $20 billion.
06 August 2026
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Salah set for Trabzonspor move to begin Turkish chapter
Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah is preparing to sign for Trabzonspor ahead of the new season, with the 34-year-old set to become one of the most decorated players in the history of the Turkish top flight following his departure from Liverpool.
05 August 2026
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TFF appoints former World Cup referee Anthony Taylor to lead elite program
The Turkish Football Federation has appointed retired English referee Anthony Taylor as director of elite refereeing, charging the veteran World Cup official with leading strategic and technical development to align Türkiye's officiating program with UEFA and FIFA standards following his retirement from a distinguished 20-year career.
05 August 2026
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Trabzonspor open transfer talks for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah
Trabzonspor announced late Tuesday that the club has opened transfer negotiations with Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah, with media reports suggesting a lucrative two-year deal as the Liverpool star prepares to leave the Premier League at the end of the 2025-2026 season.
05 August 2026
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UEFA says FIFA leadership has lost confidence of football world
European football's governing body welcomed FIFA's decision to withdraw controversial plans to sell competition stakes to private investors, warning that the world body's leadership has lost the confidence of the global football family and that rebuilding trust has only just begun.
01 August 2026
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