Uefa preparing to bring criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

A welcome return to watch Cambridge brought back a whole lot of memories, nostalgia and contemplation On 11 February 1989, Cambridge United beat Hartlepool 6-0. My memories of the game are faint. The internet can’t even tell me who scored – perhaps Laurie Ryan got a couple. I do recall walking past some Hartlepool fans on Coldham’s Common who were peering into a brook. “Looking for a new centre forward?” Not a terrible joke from my dad as we walked past. There was polite laughter at least...

American talks life on the professional circuit and those making sacrifices for a pay cheque, often compromising physical and mental welfare For the American tennis veteran Mackenzie McDonald the players’ ongoing push for greater prize money and welfare contributions from the grand slam tournaments could result in the difference between simply putting food on the table and making a decent living. After 10 years on the ATP Tour the 31-year-old is not pleading poverty but knows from personal experience that life on the professional circuit can be a hand-to-mouth existence, with players’ physical and mental welfare often compromised due to their desperation to get back on court...

Everton forward would cost in region of £80m Omar Marmoush set to join Savio in moving to Spurs Manchester City have identified Everton’s Iliman Ndiaye as a potential target following the £75m departure of Savio to Tottenham, with the Merseyside club valuing the wide forward in the region of £80m. With Omar Marmoush also expected to join Spurs for around £50m, Enzo Maresca wants to strengthen his attacking options. He is an admirer of Ndiaye, who has played 44 times for Senegal. He is contracted to Everton until 2029. City agreed a €37.5m (£34m) deal for the Palmeiras winger Allan Elias on Monday, and are also monitoring Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo...