Facebook’s money, Heathrow’s expansion and Platini’s arrest

Planet Business: No shortage of ambition

Platini’s lunch with Sarkozy at the heart of corruption investigation

Former Uefa president voted to award World Cup to Qatar after Elysée Palace meeting

Former Fifa boss Sepp Blatter says money risks ruining football

‘People already pay a lot to get into the stadium. Prices are getting higher and higher’

Ken Early: How Delaney remained as FAI chief for 14 years

When it comes to winning respect of provincial leagues, nothing beats giving them money

If Delaney departs, it will lead to seismic change at FAI

A very great many questions remain about the way football association has been run

Still so many questions remaining for Delaney and the FAI board to answer

Who does the board answer to with regard to the extraordinary changes made?

Fifa says incumbent Infantino is sole candidate for president

His plans for Club World Cup and Nations League have caused friction with Uefa

Ironman: How a simple box of papers turned into a billion-dollar industry

A legal battle every bit as gruelling as the races themselves has ensued over 40 years

Gillian Anderson: Be wary, playing Thatcher is a poisoned chalice

There’s a double standard to objections about the casting. But dangers do loom

Fifa considering proposal to stage World Cup every two years

Global Nations League another option being looked at by officials

FAI in talks over possible joint bid for 2030 World Cup

Uefa expected to give backing to bid as FAI join in feasibility review

Ross warns against giving ‘oxygen’ to banking bonus culture

Minister for Transport also rules out imposing time limits on free bus pass use

From Russia With Love: Whatever they’re eating is doing the trick

VAR has a lot to answer for, husband and wife hairdo, and Alan Sugar please stop

Sepp Blatter: 2030 World Cup should be in Ireland and England

Banned Fifa president says 48 teams means more than one country is needed as hosts

World Cup: Iranian activist enters a new world in St Petersburg

Barred from stadiums for men’s matches at home, an Iranian woman witnesses stunning win in Russia

Sepp Blatter finalising plans to attend World Cup in Russia

Disgraced ex-Fifa president’s presence likely to be an unwelcome distraction for Infantino

Packie Bonner still keeping abreast of the game’s changes

The ex-Celtic and Rep of Ireland No 1 now a technical adviser to Uefa on goalkeeping

Michel Platini lashes out at ‘clowns’ and ‘worthless judges’ over ban

Former Uefa boss believes he will eventually be cleared of criminal wrongdoing

Richie Sadlier: I remember when the World Cup was magic, not sorcery

The stench of corruption and cheating hangs over the greatest sports event in the world

England fans told to limit alcohol intake at World Cup if they want to stay safe

Russia tourism boss says no guarantee fans will be safe if they get drunk and offensive

Paris St Germain president investigated for World Cup bribery

Swiss prosecutors have opened a case against Nasser Al-Khelaifi over bribing of Fifa executive

Ministers defend Theresa May after problems beset keynote speech

Cough-plagued British PM handed P45 by Conservative conference prankster

Time for John Delaney to help wield new broom in Uefa

It remains to be seen if the FAI chief executive can be a real force for change

Fifa ‘toxic’ brand to cost it 25% of World Cup sponsor target, expert says

Marketing has become political, founder of governing body’s sponsorship strategy says

Fifa report eases Qatar and Russia's World Cup fears

Organisers of World Cups in Russia and Qatar unlikely to be troubled by its details

Fifa publish Garcia report after ‘illegal leak’ to newspaper

Decision was made to ‘to avoid the dissemination of any misleading information’

Finger pointed at Gianni Infantino after Fifa ethics heads ousted

Eckert: ‘You have to ask Infantino why he made this proposal’

US, Canada and Mexico to bid for World Cup 2026

Joint bid will be considered by far the early favourite to host the tournament

John Delaney will do rather nicely out of new Uefa position

Notion that women’s team issue would harm FAI boss always seemed fanciful

Michel Platini: Blatter ‘always said I would be his last scalp’

Former Uefa president hits out at ex Fifa chief in French newspaper interview

New World Cup format could complicate Fifa’s fortunes

USA currently looks the best fit to host an expanded 48-team tournament in 2026

Former Fifa secretary general Jerome Valcke appeals 10-year ban

Frenchman is looking to Cas to overturn ban handed down last June

Gianni Infantino about to face toughest task as Palestine issue comes to a head

Six Israeli clubs are based in West Bank settlements which are deemed illegal

John Delaney’s easy ride in front of Dáil committee

Joint Committee on Sport learn little of any substance from meeting with FAI’s CEO

Christopher Steele: ‘Former MI-6 spy’ behind Trump dossier

Investigator first hired by political research firm in Washington to investigate Trump

World Cup expansion: How will it work? What does it mean for us?

A total of 48 teams will now take place in a revamped tournament format from 2026

Diego Maradona backs 48-team World Cup proposal

1986 winner: ‘It gives each country the dream and it renews the passion for football’

When protesters set the stage at media events

Austin Stack’s attack on Adams is the latest in a long line of high-profile interventions

Sepp Blatter appeal decision to be announced on Monday

He is appealing against a six-year ban from football imposed for ethics violations

Fifa president proposes radical Club World Cup shake-up

Infantino wants to move tournament to June and introduce Champions League format

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