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FIFA's Infantino is Trump minus the comb-over

Gianni Infantino has enjoyed more days of honeymoon than Elizabeth Taylor.

With his claims of fake news and removal of the two men investigating corruption at his governing body, soccer's global boss looks increasingly like the controversial US president, writes Oliver Brown

Real through to Champions League final

Sergio Ramos celebrates Real's victory.

Karim Benzema's brilliance booked Real Madrid a place in the UEFA Champions League final as the holders lost 2-1 to city rivals Atletico at the Vicente Calderon but progressed on aggregate.

United's legacy at risk after bowing to agents' power

Power player: Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

A claim that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been on £367,640 ($647,050) a week confirms that Manchester United have entered an age of desperation, in which 'super agents' have them dangled on a string. This summer will tell us whether Britain's biggest club can reclaim their independence and identity.

Europe, Africa win big in World Cup shake up

Europe and Africa are the big winners.

Europe will have 16 slots at the 48-team World Cup from 2026 onwards, up from 13, and the five other confederations of the ruling body FIFA will also see increases, the FIFA council decided on Tuesday.

Juventus through to Champions League final

Juventus' Dani Alves scores his side's second goal.

Juventus advanced to the Champions League final on Tuesday with a 2-1 victory over Monaco, keeping alive their hopes of ending a 21-year title drought in the elite event in Cardiff next month.

Ninkovic signs Sydney FC marquee deal

Milos Ninkovic, with the A-League Championship trophy at Mrs Macquaries Chair on Tuesday, has announced he has re-signed ...

Milos Ninkovic is an A-League marquee player after Sydney FC rewarded their star player with a one-year contract extension outside the salary cap.