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Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung and Yinka Ilori are moving the goalposts
Football’s governing body tweaks statutes but Aleksander Čeferin does not intend to stay in post beyond 2027
Also in this week’s newsletter, the Detroit Lions roar back and Real Madrid top football rich list
Chief of football at governing body expresses ‘total disapproval’ of proposed rule changes
Biggest European clubs given chance to join breakaway tournaments after ECJ competition ruling
War means the country’s top football team is reliant on income from competitions in Europe and player transfers
Rule change would aid Aleksander Ceferin in remaining beyond 12-year limit he helped introduce
Decision of governing body’s disciplinary committee follows forced kissing of player after women’s World Cup victory
Euro 2028 men’s tournament set to be awarded to UK and Ireland after Turkey withdraws from bidding
Momentum is growing for tougher financial regulation as transfer fees and wages for star players rocket
The Dutch manager has inspired England’s Lionesses with tactical savvy, playfulness and the spirit of victory
This weekend’s showcase final is a sellout but making the game commercially sustainable remains daunting
‘Very disappointing’ offers being made to show event in UK, Germany, France, Spain and Italy, governing body says
On the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, fans hope Casement Park redevelopment can mend schisms
Former head of Arsenal and AC Milan says English league’s financial clout is creating imbalances in European game
European football’s governing body apologises to Liverpool fans after it is heavily criticised for last year’s fiasco
Trend of owners with stakes in multiple football clubs could damage game’s integrity, warns governing body
Investors attracted to running a network of teams must win over fans and sporting regulators
Reigning champions hope to become first team in 60 years to win back-to-back titles
Unlike middle-aged rivals Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, the midfielder is willing to run all over the pitch for his team
Plus, first female officials to take charge, Group C ends in nail biter
Fans pin their hopes on old-style striker Niclas Füllkrug to keep them in the competition
Plus, Group C finale promises thrills, Senegal brush off Mané worries
Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suárez must soon be told their time is up
This uncreative South American team need more exposure to Europe’s cutting-edge game
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