National Sport

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned his controversial plan to sell a stake in future World Cup profits to private equity investors after fierce opposition from football's governing bodies.

Chelsea have completed the signing of Danny Welbeck from Brighton for an undisclosed fee.

Shiho Kuwaki snatched a dramatic play-off victory over Esther Henseleit after an extraordinary finish to the AIG Women’s Open, as Charley Hull and Lottie Woad fell short on the final day.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has described Gianni Infantino as "the wrong man" to lead FIFA, increasing the pressure on world football's president after a key advisor resigned over his controversial plans.