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UEFA prepares Swiss criminal complaint against FIFA chief Gianni Infantino over $20 billion World Cup rights plan

European football's governing body has filed petitions in US federal courts to obtain testimony from Thrive Capital and FIFA entities ahead of a planned Swiss case alleging criminal mismanagement.

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Athletics·from Aug 27·upd. 2h ago

Dos Santos and Russell set hurdles world records at Zurich Diamond League

Alison dos Santos clocked 45.80 seconds in the 400-metre hurdles and Masai Russell ran 12.09 seconds in the 100-metre hurdles at the Weltklasse meeting in Switzerland.

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Football·from Aug 26·upd. 5h ago

Atletico Madrid rules out Julian Alvarez transfer to Barcelona following dispute

Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin confirmed that striker Julian Alvarez will not be sold to FC Barcelona under any circumstances, backed by a unanimous board vote following a 100 million euro bid.

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Football·from Aug 23·upd. 2h ago

Leon Goretzka joins Aston Villa on free transfer after eight seasons at Bayern Munich

The 31-year-old Germany midfielder has moved to Birmingham as a free agent following the expiry of his contract with Bayern Munich, becoming Villa's eighth summer signing.

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Football·4h ago

Barcelona defeat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez

Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored at Camp Nou as Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 to move top of La Liga, while midfielder Rodri made his club debut as a second-half substitute.

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Football·3h ago

Champions League draw pairs Real Madrid with Inter and Roma as Como faces Barcelona

UEFA conducted the 36-team Champions League draw in Monte Carlo, setting league stage fixtures including Real Madrid against Inter Milan and Roma.

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Motorsport·6m ago

Ai Ogura undergoes thumb surgery in Barcelona, missing Aragon MotoGP round

Trackhouse Aprilia rider Ai Ogura underwent surgery on a fractured left thumb sustained in motocross training, ruling the third-place championship contender out of the Aragon Grand Prix.

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Football·2h ago

Danny Welbeck and Rodrigo Muniz score as Chelsea and Fulham advance in League Cup

Danny Welbeck scored on his Chelsea debut in a 2-0 win over Luton Town, while Fulham defeated AFC Wimbledon 3-0 to give Alvaro Arbeloa his first victory as manager.

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Football·7h ago

Champions League draw sets PSG against Barcelona and Real Madrid against Arsenal

The Champions League league-phase draw in Monaco set fixtures including Paris Saint-Germain against Barcelona and Manchester City, while Real Madrid face Inter Milan and Arsenal.

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Football·7h ago

Champions League draw pairs Barcelona with PSG as Real Madrid faces Arsenal

The UEFA Champions League league phase draw in Monaco set eight opponents for each of the 36 participating clubs ahead of the 5 June 2027 final in Madrid.

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Football·2h ago

Jenni Hermoso returns to Atletico Madrid on contract running through June 2027

The 36-year-old forward arrives from Mexican club Tigres for her third spell in the Spanish capital ahead of Sunday's derby against Real Madrid.

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Football·4h ago

Jagiellonia Białystok reaches Europa League league phase with 2-1 win over Iberia Tbilisi

Jagiellonia Białystok defeated Georgian champions Iberia 1999 Tbilisi 2-1 on Thursday to secure a 6-1 aggregate victory in the Europa League play-off round.

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UEFA prepares Swiss criminal complaint against FIFA chief Gianni Infantino over $20 billion World Cup rights plan

Dos Santos and Russell set hurdles world records at Zurich Diamond League

Atletico Madrid rules out Julian Alvarez transfer to Barcelona following dispute

Leon Goretzka joins Aston Villa on free transfer after eight seasons at Bayern Munich

Barcelona defeat Athletic Bilbao 2-0 with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez

Champions League draw pairs Real Madrid with Inter and Roma as Como faces Barcelona

Ai Ogura undergoes thumb surgery in Barcelona, missing Aragon MotoGP round

Danny Welbeck and Rodrigo Muniz score as Chelsea and Fulham advance in League Cup

Champions League draw sets PSG against Barcelona and Real Madrid against Arsenal

Champions League draw pairs Barcelona with PSG as Real Madrid faces Arsenal

Jenni Hermoso returns to Atletico Madrid on contract running through June 2027

Jagiellonia Białystok reaches Europa League league phase with 2-1 win over Iberia Tbilisi

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