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Papers: Haaland and father buy properties on Man City's Abu Dhabi development

Erling Haaland and his father, Alf-Inge, have each purchased properties on a high-end housing development in Abu Dhabi linked to Manchester City’s expansion in the region. The Norwegian striker’s move follows a series of luxury investments by the club’s ownership group, further cementing the club’s global footprint beyond European football.

Meanwhile, FIFA’s leadership has faced scrutiny after reports revealed that president Gianni Infantino received undisclosed supplementary payments totaling millions of dollars, allegedly violating the organization’s own financial disclosure rules. The revelation comes as the Premier League and English Football League inch closer to finalizing a long-awaited financial solidarity package, with just £27 million separating the two leagues from an agreement after years of stalled negotiations.

Rugby authorities are also taking preemptive steps to prevent similar controversies, drafting stricter regulations on foreign-state ownership to avoid a repeat of Manchester City’s recent scrutiny.

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