Weekly News Extra (14-18 September 2026)

• Debbie Hewitt, vice-president of FIFA and chairman of The Football Association (FA), called on Gianni Infantino, president of world football’s governing body, to publicly disclose documents relating to his abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise project, as well as those related to the lifting of the suspension on American player Folarin Balogun during the World Cup. She wants these materials disclosed before 15 October 2026, the date of the next FIFA Council meeting.

• Argentina international Lionel Messi has officially become the owner of CD Eldense (LALIGA Hypermotion), following UE Cornellà (fifth tier) in Spain and Deportivo LSM in Uruguay, which he owns with Luis Suárez.

• Ticketing platform SeatGeek, which has been working with Manchester City FC (Premier League) since 2018, has extended its partnership as a global partner from the 2026-27 season "to deliver the best possible fan experience when supporters purchase and manage tickets through the club’s website and app."

• US media group Fox has acquired the broadcasting rights in Central America to the Concacaf Nations League for…