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CONCACAF have just released a similar statement. They’ve had enough and I think he’s more likely to be ousted (or forced to resign) now than stay in power.

Interesting times. Infantino backs down. He’s never been weaker. We have two possible scenarios: a) football associations (probably led by UEFA) pile in to remove him. b) He rebuilds trust and all is forgotten. If a) it has to happen soon.

It begins

Whenever the greatest players are discussed, it’s always attackers and midfielders. Defending is its own art form and Baresi was one of the very best. Captain of the best club side I’ve seen - 90’s Milan - Rest in peace Franco.

Gordon & Tonali and probably Guimaraes to follow. Their three best players gone. Manager quit today too. Fully expect Newcastle to be in a relegation battle.

This has been a huge failure of leadership from Infantino and could make his position untenable ahead of the next FIFA presidential vote in March 2027. Recently he had the backing of 200 of the 211 but that has clearly changed in the last 24 hours.

Important and surprisingly welcome development. The Asian confederation (who have always supported Infantino) join UEFA and CONCACAF opposing his plans. Their 47 votes added to UEFA and CONCACAF’s 65 would hold the balance of power out of the 211 votes.

Looking for private investors to raise £10 billion for the commercial rights to my fantasy football league ‘Infantinoisaderangedcunt,’ in exchange for regular updates on how everybody is performing in ‘Infantinoisaderangedcunt.’

Lovely homage by Cucurella.

PSG want £145 million which seems a lot to ask for your fifth best forward.

Quick summary of why Infantino’s plans are so destructive: private investors = more expansion with main aim of generating income. Would mean more of everything including for example, ad breaks. The game will be unrecognisable.

I thought Sepp Blatter set the bar low but he was an angel of virtue compared to Infantino. With many of the different footballing federations rallying against him though, he seems to have bitten off more than he can chew and may even precipitate his downfall. One can hope.

On this day 1981: The wedding of His Royal Highness Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Watching The Rapture where the chief protagonist is in prison for murder, sees the future and makes predictions that come true. Kind of a cross between Rose West and Paul the Octopus.

Guy Ritchie to do John Donne’s ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls,’ starring Jason Statham: No man is an island, Entire of itself. You fackin’ muppet.

Pakistán now 50-5 chasing 211. Justin Greaves has just taken his second wicket in his second over which means he’s got seven in his last seven overs in this test (for four runs). That has to be a record.

Congratulations Zinedine Zidane - new head coach of France.

Great test. West Indies 89-6 - lead of 118. Pitch doing all sorts - flying off a length and shooting along the ground. Lead of 150 might be enough. Abbas crazy figures of 3-14 off 13 overs.

I wish these academics would stop sitting on the fence and tell us what they really think.

Chelsea in the race for Geoff Hurst, David Platt and Methuseleh.