US President Donald Trump has strongly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, saying it would be a “terrible mistake” to replace him. Infantino is facing renewed pressure after three major football confederations — UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC — accused him of breaking trust and using deceptive tactics. The criticism comes as Infantino faces questions over…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino came under renewed criticism on Monday after a joint letter from three football confederations — European football’s governing body UEFA, the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF), and the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) — declared that football “belongs to no individual”. Infantino has faced strong criticism since…

England has narrowly avoided an early exit from the inaugural 48-team World Cup, thanks to a stunning second-half masterclass by captain Harry Kane. Coming from behind, England managed a thrilling 2-1 victory over a resilient Congo team at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, securing their place in the Round of 16. The 1966 champions are now headed…