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🚨 Exclusive: The White House made a direct call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card. FIFA approached for comment and referred to the findings of its independent committee. FIFA sources insist White House influence could not affect the decision due to the powers contained in Article 27 and the independent nature of the disciplinary panel.

Arsenal’s appeal against Max Dowman’s red card against Fleetwood has been dismissed.❌

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Harry Kane given a guard of honour as he returns to the Allianz Arena after winning the Ballon d'Or.🏆

PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi has visited Khvicha Kvaratskhelia the day after his operation at the Aspetar clinic in Doha to show him his support. Kvaratskhelia now set to begin his rehabilitation from a torn ACL.🏥

Cristiano Ronaldo's 2008 Ballon d'Or win has been voted the 'Ballon d'Or of All Time' ahead of Lionel Messi in 2012.🏆

Burnley confirm Fabio Celestini as their new head coach. Celestini most recently at CSKA Moscow, where he won the Russian Super Cup.🟣 🗣️ Celestini: “I look at Burnley and I see a club with big potential and players with real quality, who can help us achieve our supporters’ ambitions. I know the situation we are in, and I have lived it before. Our supporters deserve to see a team playing with belief from the first whistle.” 🗣️ Diego López, Burnley’s Chief Football Officer: “Fabio brings the passion, experience and knowledge we were looking for. He showed extraordinary determination and conviction to come to Burnley. We want people who truly want to be here and help this club grow. Fabio is a clear example of that.”

Understand Steve Cooper has turned down multiple vacant Championship positions this season. He remains alert to the right opportunity.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Takeshi Okada, the vice president of Japan’s football association, has quit his role, saying the “series of responses” to controversies around the World Cup did not align with his “personal convictions.”🇯🇵

🚨 BREAKING: Michael Carrick set to be given time to turn things in around. Expected to be in charge for Chelsea. Training is taking place as usual. #MUFC now looking for a response at Stamford Bridge.

Newcastle United have appointed Tomas Amaral as head of recruitment. The Portuguese was most recently sporting director at Spartak Moscow. He also worked for Benfica.⚫️ 🗣️ Amaral: "It is with great pride and a strong sense of responsibility that I join Newcastle United, a historic club with passionate supporters who have high expectations and ambitions. "From my very first conversations with Ross Wilson, I immediately understood the vision and the direction the club wants to take over the coming years. "I strongly share the ideas and ambitions of the people at the club, and I am determined to play my part in contributing to Newcastle United’s success. I am really looking forward to meeting everyone and getting started at a club with such high standards."

Chelsea increasingly confident of signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott in January. Scott is Chelsea’s top target after Enzo Fernandez’s left for Manchester City on deadline day over the summer. Bournemouth want £100m+ and Xabi Alonso’s side are already in fresh talks having made multiple bids over the summer. Liverpool also hold an interest in Scott, but have less urgency to add a midfielder in January. Monaco's Lamine Camara, who Chelsea failed to sign on deadline day, and Roma's Manu Kone are two other targets.🍒 🤝 @alex_crook

Ballon d'Or winner.🏆 Striker of the Year.🏆 New three-year Bayern deal verbally agreed.✍️ Became England's joint most-capped player (125).🧢 10 goals.⚽️ 6 assists.🅰️ A dream October for Harry Kane.👏

🗣️ Nasser Al-Khelaifi: "Paris Saint-Germain is immensely proud to receive this Club of the Season award for the second year running. This trophy recognises the hard work and high standards of everyone at the Club, from our manager Luis Enrique and his coaching staff to our sporting director Luis Campos, as well as our players and all those who work tirelessly every day to ensure that Paris Saint-Germain continues to grow and thrive. "Seeing so many of our outstanding players rewarded here tonight is an honour, but it also reflects what makes us strong: a united team driven by a shared goal. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank our supporters, whose backing and passion accompany us every step of the way. "We are continuing to build this long-term project with patience and determination, and we will move forward with the same passion to showcase the Club, Paris and France to the whole world."