FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under pressure after abandoning plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. Infantino’s plans fell apart after UEFA’s 55-member nations agreed to boycott the World Cup and all other FIFA competitions. CONCACAF and the Asian Football Confederation also said they opposed the plan.
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Randal Kolo Muani has officially left Paris Saint-Germain to join Juventus. Liverpool suffered their first pre-season defeat. Lorena Wiebes remains unbeatable in the Women’s Tour de France. Léon Marchand will be competing at the European Swimming Championships.