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Plot Twist: Egyptian King Mohamed Salah Conquers a New Kingdom
Mohamed Salah has kicked off the 2026/27 season by joining Turkish club Trabzonspor. The 34-year-old's move is a major shock, blending creative financial structures with the club's Europa League ambitions.
Record sum for a sports club: Los Angeles Lakers sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion
The Los Angeles Lakers basketball club has been sold to businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. This marks a new record valuation for a professional sports team.
The biggest deal in Israeli football: Anan Khalaili signed with Crystal Palace
Anan Khalaili has taken the biggest step of his career by signing with Crystal Palace for a record-breaking 21 million pounds. The 21-year-old winger joins the Premier League club on a five-year deal.
Infantino’s Failed World Cup Sale: Saving Football and FIFA
In less than 72 hours, Gianni Infantino's ambitious plan to privatize FIFA's core assets collapsed into a major political crisis. Facing a united boycott threat from UEFA and other confederations, the FIFA president was forced to abandon the deal.
FIFA Abandons Plan to Sell World Cup Stake to Private Investors
FIFA has officially announced it will not proceed with the sale of a 20% stake in its World Cup management unit following intense backlash from major football associations.