The deal is another sign of how Gianni Infantino, the leader of soccer’s global governing body, has sought closer ties to President Trump.

Chris Weatherspoon explains how City outspent domestic peers dramatically on wages between 2009-2018

In part three of our series, we look at how City were able to spend astonishing amounts on transfers across nine years

In part two of our series, Chris Weatherspoon explains how City's commercial operation mushroomed and had a profound effect on the club

In part two of our series, Chris Weatherspoon explains how City's commercial operation mushroomed and had a profound effect on the club

The consistent message has been that Newcastle have looked to spend the maximum permitted within the rules, and they insist it will continue

The Athletic reported in September that Everton's American owner was looking for fresh investment into the club.

The first chapter of a four-part series explains the genesis of Manchester City's 'sham' spending - and the numbers behind it

The first chapter of a four-part series explains the genesis of Manchester City's 'sham' spending - and the numbers behind it

Officials determined that a goalkeeper from the Democratic Republic of Congo did not have the correct paperwork, documents show. But no action was taken, renewing questions about FIFA’s governance.

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