October 30 – European governing body UEFA is inching closer to selecting a candidate to run against FIFA boss Gianni Infantino in the presidential elections. It’s understood that UEFA is waiting for the November 2 deadline it set FIFA to lapse before announcing a candidate to challenge Infantino. European officials remain confident of finding the […]
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China Sports Hardwood Flooring Supplier Due Diligence
Choosing a China sports hardwood flooring supplier involves more than comparing prices and product photos. A sports floor must support safe movement, reliable ball response, and long-term use. To make the right choice, buyers need clear technical evidence before placing an order. Whether you are building a basketball arena, upgrading a school gym, or sourcing […]
Welsh FA doubles down on call for Infantino to resign
October 28 – The Welsh FA and its chief executive Noel Mooney maintain that FIFA boss Gianni Infantino should resign following his World Cup sell-off plans. “The governance of the global game needs to be reviewed – the system is not working for us,” Mooney said. “We were the first country globally to say that […]
China Hardwood Flooring Manufacturer: 9-Point Audit
Choosing a China hardwood flooring manufacturer is a major decision for any sports facility project. A low quotation may look attractive, but what happens if the supplier cannot meet your delivery deadline, maintain consistent quality, or provide the technical performance your court requires? For overseas buyers, the real challenge is knowing what happens behind the […]
Bad hair day for Asians, good one for Infantino as AFC backs him for another term as FIFA president
October 23 – The Asian Football Confederation’s president Shaikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa has pledged Asia’s support to embattled FIFA president Gianni Infantino in his bid for re-election for a fourth term. The AFC had initially called for the removal of Infantino after his failure to explain his actions over the attempt to sell […]
China Hardwood Sport Flooring Manufacturer TCO Comparison
Choosing a basketball court floor is a major investment. A lower quotation may look attractive, but what happens when shipping costs rise, installation takes longer than planned, or maintenance becomes more expensive than expected? When comparing a China Hardwood Sport Flooring Manufacturer with a Western brand, buyers need to look beyond the initial price. The […]
RedBird and Ronaldo closing in on Al Nassr deal
October 20 – AC Milan owner RedBird Capital Partners is reportedly in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Al Nassr, with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) working to clean up the club’s balance sheet ahead of a potential sale. According to Semafor, a RedBird-led consortium has held at least two meetings with PIF over […]
FIFA Council: Ducking and diving Infantino roasted at meeting but refuses to answer integrity questions
October 16 – FIFA president Gianni Infantino has survived a grilling over his much-maligned World Cup privatisation plans by the FIFA Council, cementing, for now, his position at the helm of the world federation. On Thursday, after months of global governance turmoil over the abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) scheme, an embattled Infantino at last […]
Eredivisie reports record early-season numbers
October 12 – The Eredivisie has opened the season with record crowds and its strongest early-season television figures, giving the Dutch top flight an encouraging start to a new media cycle. After seven rounds, average attendance stands at 20,251 per match – almost 700 higher than at the same stage last season – with grounds […]
Ramon Vega ready to reboot his challenge for FIFA presidency
October 8 – Former Swiss national team and Tottenham Hotspur player Ramon Vega has said that he wants to have another run at winning the FIFA presidency. Vega began a challenge to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, a fellow Swiss citizen, in 2019 but failed to achieve the five nominations required to get him on the […]