Calls have been renewed to enhance transparency within the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), after it suddenly backed down from a plan to sell a share of the commercial rights to the World Cup, which had sparked a widespread wave of criticism within football circles. FIFA intended to raise about $4.2 billion by selling an approximately 20 percent stake in a new unit that would manage the tournament.
GeneralArthur Rinderknech was stopped in the round of 16 of the Montreal tournament on Saturday by Brandon Nakashima (7-6 [4], 5-7, 7-5) during a match marked by a long interruption linked to rain.
GeneralIt was a night which ended with Newcastle United lifting a trophy, but there was certainly no danger of head coach Matthias Jaissle getting carried away.
GeneralThe preseason matches, with special attention to Real Madrid and Barcelona, focus the attention of the covers of the sports press
GeneralCallum Simpson reclaims the British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles as he earns a unanimous decision in his rematch with Troy Williamson.