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Cameroon federation chief Eto'o backs FIFA's Infantino
Aug 24 : Cameroon's all-time top scorer Samuel Eto'o, president of the country's soccer federation, has defended FIFA chief Gianni Infantino, saying opposition to the Swiss-Italian was related to the timing of next year's elections in the global body.
UEFA's Ceferin says Infantino could face election challenger, rules out FIFA bid
UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin ruled himself out of running for the FIFA presidency but said Gianni Infantino would likely face a challenger if he seeks reelection next year following a global backlash over a plan to sell part of the World Cup to private investors.
All Blacks take major advantage in South Africa series after first-test success
JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 : New Zealand’s first-test victory against South Africa on Saturday hands them a massive advantage in the four-match series, with their hard-fought 33-16 victory at Ellis Park a statement win, said coach Dave Rennie.
Australia 50-3 in reply to Bangladesh's 64 in second test
Aug 22 : Australia were 50 for three at tea on day one of the second test against Bangladesh in reply to the tourists' first-innings total of 64 in Mackay, Queensland on Saturday.
Australia's Starc takes five wickets in first four overs in second test vs Bangladesh
Aug 22 : Australia paceman Mitchell Starc took five wickets in his first four overs of the second test against Bangladesh in a brutal spell of swing bowling on a bouncy, Gabba-style wicket in Mackay, Queensland on Saturday.
Australia win toss, to field first in second test v Bangladesh
Aug 22 : Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to field in the second and final test against Bangladesh in Mackay, Queensland on Saturday.
Danish FA calls for FIFA presidential alternative as Infantino support wanes
Denmark's football association (DBU) has vowed to find a credible alternative to FIFA President Gianni Infantino in next year's election, declaring on Friday that it had lost confidence in the head of world soccer's governing body.
Exclusive-Regional powerhouses weigh no-confidence vote in bid to oust Infantino - sources
BOLZANO, Italy, Aug 20 : World soccer’s regional powerhouses are discussing whether to move a vote of no confidence as they seek to oust FIFA President Gianni Infantino after he angered them with a proposal to sell private investors a stake in the World Cup, senior figures familiar with the discussions told Reuters.