Argentina, Giovani Lo Celso, Nicolas Otamendi and FIFA
After Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final

Argentina could face FIFA punishment after Giovani Lo Celso and Nicolas Otamendi displayed a “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” banner during celebrations after beating England. The political Falkland Islands message was shown on the pitch after the semi-final comeback.

IFAB and FIFA rules ban political slogans, flags and symbols from equipment and stadium materials. The incident comes after Argentina’s Falklands chants already drew scrutiny, adding a disciplinary risk before Sunday’s World Cup final against Spain.

German FA, Bernd Neuendorf and Gianni Infantino
Wednesday

The German Football Association has refused to sign a letter supporting Gianni Infantino’s re-election as FIFA president. DFB president Bernd Neuendorf is distancing Germany from Infantino amid wider European frustration over FIFA governance and recent disciplinary controversy.

The refusal follows anger over FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban after Donald Trump contacted Infantino. Germany says the matter cannot be ignored, while FairSquare has also complained to the IOC about alleged political neutrality breaches.

Leeds United and Leicester City
Wednesday

Leeds United have started legal proceedings against Leicester City, seeking damages over their failed 2023-24 Premier League promotion bid. Leeds argue Leicester’s financial-rule breaches affected the Championship race, with the Foxes finishing above them before later punishment.

The claim follows Burnley’s successful compensation case against Everton, creating a possible new route for clubs harmed by rivals’ PSR breaches. Leicester were handed a six-point penalty last season, while Leeds lost the play-off final and stayed down.

Gianluca Rocchi, Andrea Gervasoni and Milan prosecutors
Wednesday

Milan prosecutors have dismissed the sports-fraud case against former Serie A referee designator Gianluca Rocchi and deputy Andrea Gervasoni. Rocchi had been investigated over alleged influence on VAR decisions and referee appointments during the 2024-25 season.

Prosecutors said they found no evidence of a structured system to interfere with appointments. Documents linked to a separate VAR-room incident have been passed to Monza authorities, but Rocchi’s lawyer said the main case was resolved quickly.

Como, Mirwan Suwarso, UEFA and Cesc Fabregas
Wednesday

Como president Mirwan Suwarso has outlined an ambitious plan to turn the club into the “LA Lakers of Italian football” and a global sports-tourism destination. He also said the club will not change spending plans simply to satisfy UEFA financial rules.

Suwarso said owners already enforce financial discipline and told UEFA to fine Como if necessary. The comments come as Como prepare for a historic Champions League campaign under Cesc Fabregas, while placing high valuations on key players.