Luis Figo says Gianni Infantino is the right man to take over as President of FIFA. Speaking exclusively to ARN, the former Barcelona and Real Madrid star confirmed he is backing the current UEFA General Secretary for February’s elections. Figo had planned to run in the elections earlier this year before pulling out, saying he didn’t want ‘absolute power’. He told ARN that a fresh start is crucial for football’s world governing body…
Chelsea confirm Xabi Alonso appointment on four-year deal
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McIlroy roars back into contention with third-round 66 at PGA Championship
Rory McIlroy roared back into contention at the PGA Championship with a third-round 66 on Saturday at Aronimink, recovering from his disastrous opening round to revive hopes of a second straight major title.
Semenyo magic hands Man City 1-0 FA Cup win over Chelsea
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo produced a moment of magic to win the FA Cup on Saturday, a 1-0 victory over Chelsea completing an English cup double for Pep Guardiola's side.
FIFA says it held positive talks with Iran's FA ahead of World Cup
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Svitolina fights off Gauff to win third Italian Open title
Elina Svitolina signalled her French Open ambitions by battling past world number four Coco Gauff 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 in the Italian Open final on Saturday to lift her first claycourt title of the season ahead of Roland Garros.
