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La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid

Less than a month after Spain won the World Cup, La Liga is the first of Europe's big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend, though in muted fashion.

One game has been postponed and defending champion Barcelona and José Mourinho's Real Madrid won't play until the following weekend because they had players return later from the World Cup.

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FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations including Lebanon

The heads of six Arab football federations expressed their "full support" and "confidence" in Gianni Infantino on Thursday as the embattled FIFA president fights to keep his job after his failed World Cup private investment plan.

The backing came from 2030 World Cup co-host Morocco, Qatar, Egypt, Mauritania, Lebanon and Sudan, with four of the signatories being FIFA council members.

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León beats Inter Miami 3-2 on Arcila's two goals as Messi returns after father's death

Daniel Arcila scored twice, including the go-ahead goal in the 83rd minute, and Club León advanced to the Leagues Cup knockout stage with a 3-2 win over Inter Miami, which saw star Lionel Messi return following the death of his father.

Messi started the second half and received a loud ovation from fans at Miami's Nu Stadium. It was his first match since his father, Jorge, died Saturday at 68. Messi shared a tribute to his father on social media earlier Wednesday, saying he wasn't sure about his playing future.

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PSG looks for Super Cup success over Villa for first of 6 possible trophies this season

Paris Saint-Germain gets back on the trophy trail on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa.

There are six pieces of silverware up for grabs for PSG this season, with the No. 1 priority being a third straight Champions League title to cement its status as one of the greatest club teams in soccer history.

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez tie the knot after 10 years

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are husband and wife.

They married Tuesday in a civil ceremony described by the public relations team that represents the Portuguese soccer star as "a private and intimate moment attended by their five children."

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UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans

Football powerbrokers in Europe, North America and Asia and believe FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions that the sport's global governing body serves.

In an "open letter to the football family" revealed Monday, UEFA, CONCACAF and the AFC also said that "when trust is broken through deception, when an individual places himself above the collective that entrusted him with authority, that duty has been abandoned."

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Super Cup: PSG vs Aston Villa, UEFA vs FIFA and the Somali ref barred from World Cup

Barely three weeks after the World Cup final, the first trophy of the new European football season is up for grabs in the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa in Salzburg on Wednesday.

The annual match between the most recent winners of the Champions League and Europa League also offers another chance for more grandstanding by UEFA at the expense of FIFA at a time of a growing disconnect between the two powerful football governing bodies in light of the recent conduct of Gianni Infantino.

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Embattled Infantino target of letter from three confederations

FIFA president Gianni Infantino came under renewed fire on Monday as a joint letter from three confederations -- UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC -- declared football "belongs to no individual".

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Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid agree on contract extension to 2032

Brazil star Vinícius Júnior has agreed to a contract extension with Real Madrid to remain at the Spanish powerhouse through June 2032, the club announced Thursday.

The 26-year-old winger had entered the final year of his contract and reportedly had drawn interest from Premier League champion Arsenal.

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Norway footbball federation calls on Infantino to resign over failed World Cup plan

Norway's football federation wants Gianni Infantino to step down immediately, piling more pressure on FIFA's embattled president Friday.

Infantino is facing a revolt after his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup.

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