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Infantino refloats idea of using algorithm to set soccer player transfer fees in $10 billion market

Feb. 02, 2024 03:12 AM EST

GENEVA (AP) — FIFA wants to open debate on setting soccer transfer fees by algorithm instead of the historic way of two clubs negotiating a market value price for contracted players. FIFA president Gianni Infantino used his address to its annual law conference that closed Friday in...

Lionel Messi and the World Cup have left Qatar with a richer sports legacy

Jan. 27, 2024 09:22 AM EST

Reminders of Lionel Messi and the 2022 World Cup are not hard to find in Qatar. “Last chance” tournament souvenirs greet visitors on arrival at Doha's Hamad International Airport. In Souq Waqif — a vibrant eating and shopping area — replica World Cup trophies and shirts are...

Milan keeper Maignan wants stronger action after racist abuse. FIFA president eyes tougher sanctions

Jan. 21, 2024 19:40 PM EST

MILAN (AP) — AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan says too many people are “complicit” in allowing racism to continue blighting soccer, and urged authorities to take stronger action after he suffered racist abuse on Saturday night. And FIFA President Gianni Infantino suggested “an automatic...