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Sweden and Finland among leading nations withdrawing Infantino re-election support

The Swedish Football Association (SvFF), along with those of Wales and Serbia, withdrew their support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino's re-election bid on ⁠Monday 3rd August, after Finland became the first nation to do so on 30th July.

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Jadon Sancho spotted training at non-league club Flixton in Manchester

Jadon Sancho has been training with Flixton, who play in the 10th tier of English football, as the former Manchester United winger considers his next move after becoming a free agent.

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European FAs withdraw support for Infantino re-election with English FA set to follow

England's Football Association will join Wales in withdrawing support for FIFA President Gianni ⁠Infantino's re-election bid, a source familiar with the matter said on Monday, as the backlash against his failed plan to ‌sell a stake in the World Cup intensified, as Swedish and Serbian FAs also pile on the pressure.

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EXCLUSIVE: Alain Giresse on Zidane appointment, France's World Cup and arriving in Gabon

French football legend Alain Giresse spoke with Flashscore to discuss Zinedine Zidane's new chapter with the national team, his arrival in Gabonese football, and his beloved Bordeaux.

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Mukiele nets winner as Sunderland end US tour with tight victory over Wrexham

Sunderland ended their pre-season tour of the United States with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Wrexham at Philadelphia’s Subaru Park.

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Arsenal forward Kai Havertz feeling 'strong and ready to go' for new season

Kai Havertz says he feels “strong and ready to go” after scoring in Arsenal’s impressive 4-1 pre-season victory over Girona.

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Liverpool endure second-half collapse to suffer pre-season defeat to Leeds

Liverpool’s pre-season tour of the United States ended in disappointment as they suffered a 4-2 defeat to Leeds United at Chicago’s Soldier Field.

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UEFA threaten to take legal action against FIFA president Infantino

European football governing body UEFA has threatened to take legal action against FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the FIFA Forward Enterprise plans.

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Mateus Fernandes reveals De Zerbi played major role in Tottenham transfer

Tottenham signed West Ham's Mateus Fernandes for £85m, a move helped by talks with manager Roberto De Zerbi.

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Franculino scores contender for Goal of the Year as Midtjylland preserve perfect record

Guinea-Bissau striker Franculino, who is rumored to become the most expensive player ever to leave Scandinavian football, scored a potential contender for Goal of the Year when he helped FC Midtjylland to preserve their perfect record in the new Danish Superliga season as they won 2-1 at home against AC Horsens to restore their morale after the disappointing Europa League exit against Besiktas.

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Mudryk heading to Hong Kong to join up with Chelsea squad following end of ban

Mykhaylo Mudryk will join Chelsea's pre-season tour in Hong Kong as Xabi Alonso welcomes him to the side.

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CONCACAF president Montagliani reportedly eyeing UEFA-backed bid to topple Infantino

CONCACAF president Victor Montagliani is being tipped to replace disgraced FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

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EXCLUSIVE: Right To Dream academy director on producing top women's players & WAFCON success

Eleven players from African academy Right to Dream are taking part in this year's Women's Africa Cup of Nations, an unprecedented figure for the project, which was long associated only with men's football. Its Director of Football, Danish coach Mads Davidsen, took Flashscore behind the scenes of a women's scheme launched 13 years ago, discussing its educational pathway, non-deselection policy, and growing ambitions on the international stage.

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Gvardiol insists new boss Maresca is 'perfect' for Man City despite Inter defeat

Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has backed new head coach Enzo Maresca as he aims to replace Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.

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Mourinho hails Real Madrid’s 'fantastic' effort in Fiorentina pre-season draw

Jose Mourinho praised Real Madrid’s players for their effort and attitude after their 2-2 pre-season draw with Fiorentina, insisting he has been impressed with their work since day one.

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Infantino's position at FIFA looks untenable, says head of European leagues

Gianni Infantino's position as FIFA president looks untenable ⁠following his failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup's commercial rights, ‌the head of Europe's professional football leagues said on Sunday.

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An ode to Franco Baresi, an elegant icon who inspired a generation

For an entire generation, Franco Baresi was more than one of the greatest footballers of all time. He was a model to follow, a way of carrying yourself on the pitch, and a memory that can still be summoned by one small gesture: wearing your shirt outside your shorts.

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CONCACAF call for a 'comprehensive reckoning' for FIFA president Infantino

North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

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Nigeria win wasn't 'luck': How Ascent Soccer is transforming women's football in Malawi

As Malawi pulled off the remarkable feat of defeating Nigeria in their very first Women's Africa Cup of Nations match in history, four of the 11 starters came from a single organisation: Ascent Soccer.

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UEFA declare a loss of confidence in FIFA president Infantino & vow to take action

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has lost the "confidence" of European football's governing body after his plan to allow private investment in the World Cup was withdrawn following a global backlash.

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FIFA scrap World Cup sell-off plan after UEFA threaten boycott

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Friday that world football's governing body had scrapped plans to sell a stake in the World Cup ⁠to private investors after widespread backlash.

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Emerse Fae leaves role as Ivory Coast head coach after not renewing contract

Emerse Fae has left his role as Ivory Coast coach after his contract expired and was not renewed, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) said on Friday.