Dan Sheldon

Debbie Hewitt, the chair of the English FA and a FIFA vice-president, is expected to register her interest to view the documents relating to the scrapped FFE proposal. The deadline to register is November 16. Full story @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7768131…

New: FIFA is to grant access to key documents in relation to the abandoned FFE proposal. However, FIFA Council members will need to register their interest by Nov 16 and then travel to Zurich to review them in person. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7748241…

New: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has said that the “vast majority” of world football is behind him — but conceded that further “dialogue” with UEFA is going to be necessary if they are to repair the relationship. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/article…

Exclusive: FIFA is expected to put forward a proposal that would see member associations receive $25m (up from $10m) as part of a $6bn funding package for football development between 2027-30. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7688018…

Exclusive: The AFC president has appeared to soften his stance on Gianni Infantino and FIFA reform in a letter to the under-fire president of soccer’s governing body. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7668128…

New: FIFA has accused UEFA of running a “misinformation campaign” against Gianni Infantino and has hit back at the claim that he was going to “benefit” from a “fraudulently off-market price” regarding the scrapped FFE proposal. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7642395…

🚨Exclusive: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has opened the door to increased money distribution from the governing body's $6bn reserves. This comes after calls from UEFA, Concacaf & AFC to do so. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7640715…

New: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has outlined that he is open to dialogue over reform at FIFA in a letter sent to FIFA Council members and the presidents of all 211 member associations. He has put forward two proposals. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7617864…

Bernie Ecclestone has said he was forced to surrender his shotgun and questioned by police at an airport in Portugal after failing to produce the relevant documentation. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7572993…

New: In court documents filed in the U.S., FIFA has accused UEFA of launching a “smear campaign” against it and Gianni Infantino & has described UEFA's legal filings as "little more than press releases". Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7562720…

Excl: FSG sold close to 40% of #LFC to the consortium including billionaire Jeff Bezos. Early suggestions on both sides of the transaction indicated the purchased stake was in the range of approximately 30% to one-third. W/@Simon_Hughes__ @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7521009…

Exclusive: Kevin Lamour has left his position as chief operating officer at FIFA. Lamour previously said staff had been "deceived" by Gianni Infantino and described the abandoned FFE plan as the "project of one person". Full story @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7519542…

U.S. President Donald Trump has offered his support to the embattled Gianni Infanitno by saying it would be a “terrible mistake” if he is removed as FIFA president. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7505310…

New: Arsene Wenger says he found out about Gianni Infantino’s failed FFE proposal via the media and said the governing body’s withdrawal from it was “absolutely necessary and beyond question”. Story @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7491300…

FIFA secretary general Mattias Grafstrom has told staff at the organisation that “individuals, unstable moments and unfortunate episodes come and go” as pressure mounts on Gianni Infantino following his failed FFE plan. W/@David_Ornstein @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7491300…

FIFA is set to wait until after the World Cup before issuing sanctions to players and coaches who have brought the game into disrepute. Full story @TheAthleticFC: nytimes.com/athletic/7445170…

Breaking: Folarin Balogun will be available to play the USMNT’s round of 16 match against Belgium with his one-game red-card ban suspended. Story with @AdamCrafton_ @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7423410…

Exclusive: England’s team hotel in Mexico is expected to have roadblocks around its perimeter to guard against pre-game disruption. This comes after Ecuador’s stay in Mexico was interrupted by fans setting off fireworks throughout the night. @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7417991…

Cape Verde captain Ryan Mendes is under investigation by police in New Zealand over allegations he raped a woman in March, as first reported by @mikeburgess99. @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7408516…

A day with Pierluigi Collina & FIFA’s World Cup referees: 🔺How the appointments are revealed 🔺Methodical approach to preparation 🔺Michael Oliver’s pre-game briefing 🔺Private chef, physios & psychologist on site 🔺Mbappe decision ➕more @TheAthleticFC nytimes.com/athletic/7375238…