FIFA Sought Pope-Level Motorcade for Gianni Infantino in Vancouver

3 months ago

FIFA Sought Pope-Level Motorcade for Gianni Infantino in Vancouver

FIFA reportedly asked Vancouver police for a level-four motorcade escort for Infantino at this week’s congress, a protocol usually reserved for the US president and just below arrangements for the Pope. Police refused the request, citing cost concerns. The controversy adds to political pressure over World Cup security spending in Vancouver, where seven matches will be staged.

By Tanish Chachra

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Mikel Arteta Refuses to Fuel Julian Alvarez Talk Amid Arsenal Links

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Nicolas Jackson Set for Chelsea Return as Juventus and Milan Circle

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PSG Survive Bayern Fightback in Nine-Goal Champions League Classic

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PSG Survive Bayern Fightback in Nine-Goal Champions League Classic

PSG edged Bayern Munich 5-4 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Parc des Princes. Bayern trailed by three goals before Dayot Upamecano and Luis Díaz sparked a late fightback, but the French side held on. The nine-goal thriller, the highest-scoring first leg in European Cup semi-final history, leaves the tie finely poised for Munich next week.

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Marcus Rashford Ready for Pay Cut to Stay at Barcelona

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Marcus Rashford Ready for Pay Cut to Stay at Barcelona

Rashford is fully focused on extending his Barcelona stay and would accept a significant pay cut to make it happen, according to a Mundo Deportivo report. But the same report said Barcelona are not expected to trigger their option to sign the Manchester United loanee permanently. That leaves Rashford’s long-term future uncertain despite his willingness to stay.

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Luis Enrique Vows PSG Will Attack and Win in Munich

3 months ago

Luis Enrique Vows PSG Will Attack and Win in Munich

After a wild 5-4 win, Luis Enrique outlined his plan for the second leg. "We will go to Munich with a clear idea: attack and win the game." The PSG boss saw Dembele score twice in the first leg. As defending champions, they have been in sensational form and will not change their approach, Fabrizio Romano reported.

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