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Africa, last line of defense for embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino

As the European, Asian and North American confederations call for Infantino's resignation, the African confederation stands behind the man who has long favored the continent's nations.

Leer en Le Monde Football: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2026/08/27/africa-last-line-of-defense-for-embattled-fifa-president-gianni-infantino6756914124.html

Champions League: PSG draws Barcelona and Manchester City

The draw for the group stage of the European football competition was held in Monaco on Thursday. The first matches will be played on September 8, 9 and 10.

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UEFA pursuing criminal proceedings against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

The European football body has requested permission to gather evidence for a potential criminal complaint against FIFA's president over his now-shelved plan to bring private financing into the World Cup.

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From the Premier League to La Liga, the new season kicks off in Europe's top football leagues

As Arsenal and Inter Milan begin their campaigns to defend their titles in England and Italy, Spain's Real Madrid and Barcelona also return to the pitch this weekend. In Germany, fans will have to wait another week for the Bundesliga to resume.

Leer en Le Monde Football: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/08/22/from-the-premier-league-to-la-liga-the-new-season-kicks-off-in-europe-s-top-football-leagues67567639.html

Paul Pogba and Monaco terminate contract, ending failed comeback

AS Monaco said the 33-year-old would leave one year before his contract was scheduled to end. In his season there, the midfielder played only six matches.

Leer en Le Monde Football: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/08/19/paul-pogba-and-monaco-terminate-contract-ending-failed-comeback67566669.html

France's 1998 World Cup winner Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coach

Vieira's main mission will be to revitalize the team after Senegal's bruising loss to Belgium in the last 32 of the World Cup.

Leer en Le Monde Football: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/08/18/france-s-1998-world-cup-patrick-vieira-appointed-senegal-head-coach67566419.html

Kevin Lamour, FIFA's French 'reformer' who dared to challenge Gianni Infantino

FIFA fired its chief operations officer on Monday after he opposed a plan by the organization's president to create a semi-private subsidiary.

Leer en Le Monde Football: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/08/18/kevin-lamour-fifa-s-french-reformer-who-dared-to-challenge-gianni-infantino67566369.html

FIFA's number three fired after criticizing Infantino

Le Monde has learned that FIFA terminated the contract of chief operating officer Kevin Lamour on Monday. At the end of July, he had issued a scathing statement against his boss, Gianni Infantino.

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PSG suffer 1-0 loss to Lens in French Champions' Trophy

Paris Saint-Germain were unable to equalize the first-half goal of Lens in the match for the French Champions' Trophy in the northern French city on Sunday.

Leer en Le Monde Football: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/08/17/psg-suffer-1-0-loss-to-lens-in-french-champions-trophy67565789.html