Gianni Infantino says FIFA will only push ahead with changes to the international football calendar, and plans for a biennial World Cup, “if we are completely convinced it is beneficial for everybody”.
The comments come as UEFA’s president Aleksander Ceferin has threatened “severe consequences” if FIFA follows through with its plans.
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The Premier League confirmed the takeover in a statement, saying it had received “legally binding assurances” that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will not control Newcastle United.
England boss Gareth Southgate and other national team coaches will have the chance to discuss FIFA’s plans for the future of men’s international football this week.
World football’s governing body has set up online video conferences to enable every international team coach the opportunity to hear about its post-2024 calendar proposals,
Kevin De Bruyne says he understands why team-mate Raheem Sterling is frustrated with his situation at Manchester City but insists that squad rotation is part of life at a top club.
Sterling admitted last week that he is open to leaving City – and possibly the Premier League – after falling out of favour under Pep Guardiola.
Jurgen Klopp says he respects “result machine” Diego Simeone but he could not coach Atletico Madrid’s style of play.
Liverpool visit La Liga champions Atletico on Tuesday at the Wanda Metropolitano – scene of the club’s Champions League triumph in 2019 – in a meeting of two of Europe’s most successful managers.
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Jose Mourinho has admitted he has an “emotional connection” with Newcastle as a result of his relationship with Sir Bobby Robson, but has distanced himself from the prospect of replacing Steve Bruce as the club’s manager.
Bruce was expected to be sacked ahead of Sunday’s game against Tottenham – live on Sky Sports from 4pm – following the Saudi-led consortium’s £305m takeover of the club this month.
Marcus Rashford could make his first appearance of the season for Manchester United on Saturday at Leicester.
Rashford, who had surgery in August to repair his damaged shoulder, will be included in United’s squad, boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed.
Solskjaer said: “He’s in the squad, yes.
“It is my passion, it is my life,” Nuno Espirito Santo tells Sky Sports. “Since I was 15, I have not done anything else. Every day is football.”
Speaking before the game against Newcastle United on Sunday, three months into the job, he appears more focused than ever. That in itself is an achievement given
