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Former UEFA president Michel Platini has launched civil and legal proceedings against Fifa and current president Gianni Infantino over corruption allegations from 2015, which he says derailed his bid to lead the governing body.

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Bayern Munich are reportedly interested in highly rated Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha, with the Bundesliga champions exploring the possibility of signing the promising winger.

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Jose Mourinho is set to be confirmed as Real Madrid’s new head coach after club president Florentino Pérez was re-elected on a mandate running to 2030. Mourinho, 63, agreed a three-year deal last month that only becomes valid if Pérez remains in office. Pérez, 79, won 65% of the vote and has been in office since 2009, said: “We have won the elections and will continue working to keep winning titles… I am still here and I am here to defend Real Madrid.”

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Arsenal stars Declan Rice, Gabriel and David Raya have been shortlisted for the Professional Footballers' Association Men's Player of the Year award, highlighting the club's successful Premier League campaign. The trio joins Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and Manchester City pair Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki on the six-man shortlist.

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Bayern Munich president, Herbert Hainer has reiterated that the club will not sell Michael Olise for any amount this summer.

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FIFA has acknowledged a ticketing error that allowed around 60 fans to obtain World Cup tickets without making a payment, but those supporters will now have to pay the full price if they wish to keep their seats.

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Christian Eriksen is conscious and in stable condition after collapsing during Denmark's friendly match against Ukraine, according to the Danish Football Association.

The match was halted in the 65th minute when Eriksen suddenly went down on the pitch. Medical staff quickly rushed to his aid as players from both teams surrounded him in concern. The game was initially paused before being abandoned shortly afterward due to the seriousness of the incident.

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Florentino Perez has pledged to launch the biggest transfer bid in Real Madrid's history if he secures another term as club president in Sunday's election.