The crisis triggered by FIFA President Gianni Infantino's abandoned proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup deepened on Tuesday with influential executives publicly distancing themselves from the project while scrambling to contain the damage.

Fans wearing red and black AC Milan shirts, former team mates and opponents bade farewell to Franco Baresi as the funeral of the much-loved defender was held at the city's Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio on Tuesday.

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said the decision to scrap FIFA president Gianni Infantino's controversial plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup was "absolutely necessary and beyond question".

Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen joined Ajax on loan for the 2026/27 season on Tuesday.

New AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim vowed on Tuesday to honour the legacy of club legend Franco Baresi, who died last week, as he sets about reviving the fortunes of the ailing Italian giants.

Argentine Football Association (AFA) president Claudio Tapia has described the current national team as the greatest in the country's history, saying their record of reaching five finals and winning four sets them apart from every previous generation.

The Portuguese playmaker, who officially began life as a Real Madrid player on Tuesday, said the club's unmatched history and winning culture left him with no doubts when the offer arrived.

The commemorative shirt features the slogan prominently on the front, reaffirming Argentina's long-standing claim over the Falkland Islands, which the country refers to as the Islas Malvinas.

Palacios, 21, and Real academy product Garcia, 22, will reunite with former coach Alvaro Arbeloa at Fulham.

Vozinha's performances for the small African island nation at the World Cup in North America helped Cape Verde get past the group stage before a narrow loss to Argentina in the last 32.

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick said Monday the Spanish champions must reinforce their attack after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Marcus Rashford, and with question marks over Ferran Torres's future.

Chelsea have signed experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson on a two-year contract following his departure from Brentford, the Premier League club said on Monday.

Ahead of the September-October FIFA international window, two German coaches -- Reinhard Stumpf and Kristian Barbuscak -- along with Vietnam's Nguyen Hoang Lan are set to join the Bangladesh national football team's coaching staff.

Veteran Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko has signed a one-year contract extension with Schalke after helping them return to the Bundesliga last season, the German club said Monday.

Mauricio Pochettino has signed a contract extension to remain the head coach of the United States national team until the 2030 World Cup, US Soccer announced Monday.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sought support from the Trump administration amid mounting criticism after his abandoned plan to sell a stake in World Cup commercial rights, the New York Post said on Monday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Both women are former internationals, with McAllister representing Wales and Klaveness earning 73 caps for Norway, and have built reputations as advocates for stronger governance in football.

Infantino is expected to seek a fourth and final term as FIFA president when the governing body holds its next presidential election in March.

Arteta also sidestepped questions over reported interest in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, another player linked with Arsenal in recent weeks.

Kolo Muani has 32 caps for France, scoring nine goals, but he did not make the squad for the 2026 World Cup where the team reached the semi-finals.