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Larry Berg, LAFC co-owner, selected as next MLS commissioner

Larry Berg, LAFC co-owner, selected as next MLS commissioner

Larry Berg, a co-owner of Los Angeles FC, was chosen as the third commissioner in Major League Soccer history on Monday. Berg will succeed Don Garber on Jan. 1, 2027.
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Sporticast: What Was Gianni Infantino Thinking?

Sporticast: What Was Gianni Infantino Thinking?

On the 575th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the rapid collapse of Gianni Infantino’s FIFA investment plan. A week ago Infantino unveiled his plan to sell a roughly 21% stake in FIFA’s commercial rights—a new entity that would include media […]
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Soccer-Infantino's FIFA future in jeopardy after private equity gamble backfires

Soccer-Infantino's FIFA future in jeopardy after private equity gamble backfires

By Ian Ransom and Kokkai Ng Aug 1 (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino, hitherto untouchable at the helm of soccer's global governing body, suffered a crushing blow on Friday when his bold reach for private equity riches was brought to an end in the face of a ferocious backlash.
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Bayern CEO marvels at club’s popularity

Bayern CEO marvels at club’s popularity

FC Bayern has no shortage of fans.
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UEFA Criticizes FIFA's Abandoned Plan to Sell World Cup Stake, Calls for Accountability

UEFA Criticizes FIFA's Abandoned Plan to Sell World Cup Stake, Calls for Accountability

UEFA Criticizes FIFA's Abandoned Plan to Sell World Cup Stake, Calls for Accountability
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FIFA Abandons Plan to Sell World Cup Stakes Amid Global Backlash

FIFA Abandons Plan to Sell World Cup Stakes Amid Global Backlash

FIFA Abandons Plan to Sell World Cup Stakes Amid Global Backlash
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Manchester City Begins Maresca Era with Penalty Shootout Loss to Inter in Hong Kong

Manchester City Begins Maresca Era with Penalty Shootout Loss to Inter in Hong Kong

Manchester City Begins Maresca Era with Penalty Shootout Loss to Inter in Hong Kong
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Portland Hearts of Pine Transforms Fitzpatrick Stadium into Vibrant Fan Festival

Portland Hearts of Pine Transforms Fitzpatrick Stadium into Vibrant Fan Festival

Portland Hearts of Pine Transforms Fitzpatrick Stadium into Vibrant Fan Festival
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Harry Kane Urged to Return to Tottenham Amidst Bayern Munich Success

Harry Kane Urged to Return to Tottenham Amidst Bayern Munich Success

Harry Kane Urged to Return to Tottenham Amidst Bayern Munich Success
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FIFA Scraps World Cup Private Equity Sale After Global Opposition

FIFA Scraps World Cup Private Equity Sale After Global Opposition

FIFA Scraps World Cup Private Equity Sale After Global Opposition
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FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Rights Sale Plan Faces Collapse Amid Internal Criticism

FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Rights Sale Plan Faces Collapse Amid Internal Criticism

FIFA's $20 Billion World Cup Rights Sale Plan Faces Collapse Amid Internal Criticism
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Soccer-Small nations hold big cards as FIFA chief Infantino scrambles for support

Soccer-Small nations hold big cards as FIFA chief Infantino scrambles for support

By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Gianni Infantino’s hopes of extending his FIFA presidency may rest less on winning back soccer's traditional powers than on calling in favours from the many small and emerging nations that rely heavily on the world governing body's largesse.