By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Standard
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has written to the 211 member associations offering them up to $40m if they support his plan to sell stakes in the organisation’s major competitions. The federations must accept the plan before 19 September to access an initial payment of $20m.
The United States will host the first FIFA Women’s Club World Cup from 5 to 30 January 2028, bringing together 19 teams. Seven clubs, including Arsenal, Barcelona and Corinthians, have already qualified for the competition, held every four years, according to FIFA as cited by BBC Sport.
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Six teams in Zimbabwe’s Premier Soccer League remain at risk of relegation, including TelOne and Triangle United, who could go down if they fail to win their next matches. The two clubs are 17th and 16th respectively, according to Daily News.
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The Colombian president announced the death of nine members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) in a bombardment in Colombia. It was the second strike against the group since Abelardo de la Espriella came to power in early August; the air attacks have killed more than 50 people, including at least seven minors, Le Monde reports.
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Putin favours a peace deal over a short truceVladimir Putin says Russia is willing to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the United States to reach a definitive peace agreement, rather than a temporary ceasefire. The discussions would address security guarantees for both countries, according to remarks reported by 7sur7.
Swimming: Houmed Houssein Barkat wins 100m backstroke silverDjiboutian swimmer Houmed Houssein Barkat won the silver medal in the 100-metre backstroke at the Africa Aquatics Zone 3 Championships, finishing second in the event. Djibouti’s Secretary of State for Sport, Fatouma Ali Abdallah, congratulated him and the Djiboutian Swimming Federation, ADI reports.The week in Africa
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