Six football federations back Infantino for re-election, Reuters reports
Representatives from six football associations in Africa and Asia are backing FIFA President Gianni Infantino for re-election in a joint statement.
Football
Xavi named new Netherlands coach through 2030 World Cup
Former midfielder Xavi Hernández is the new coach of the Dutch national football team. The Barcelona icon's contract runs through the 2030 World Cup.
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Sources: Trump hid in catering truck amid Iran threat, Washington Post reports
Spectacular new details have emerged about Donald Trump's return from the NATO summit in Ankara in July. The president was allegedly smuggled onto another plane in a catering van after reports that Iran was plotting to assassinate him, according to media reports.
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Asia could decide FIFA presidency battle as Gianni Infantino faces challenge from Jordanian prince
Can a prince from Jordan overthrow Gianni Infantino from the throne? If FIFA is to get a new president, it will not come from Europe. Asia is the key continent now, says former football chief Lars-Christer Olsson.
Football
Israeli military chief says forces will continue proactive operations in Gaza
Israeli forces will continue to operate "proactively" in the Gaza Strip, said the military chief of staff, Eyal Zamir, in a statement on Wednesday evening.
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Expert warns of electricity prices near record highs this winter
The conflict in the Middle East and broken transport routes have depleted gas stocks in Europe. For Sweden, this means a tough winter with electricity prices near record levels, according to Christian Holtz at the consultancy Polite Energy.
Business
Jordan’s Prince Ali accuses FIFA of blackmail over unpaid prize money
The president of the Jordanian Football Association, Prince Ali bin al-Hussein, has harshly criticized FIFA president Gianni Infantino in a post on X. He says FIFA is subjecting Jordan to "blackmail."
Football
Rubio says progress being made in talks on Strait of Hormuz reopening
Iran and Oman are reportedly close to a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Rubio says the US is "involved" in the talks - but according to mediator Qatar, there are no direct talks between the US and Iran.
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