[Football] Global Club & International Football Highlights

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Global Club & International Football Highlights

In England’s top flight over the weekend, Manchester City edged past Leeds United 3–2 at the Etihad. City took a 2–0 lead by halftime, but Leeds leveled — only for a stoppage-time goal by Phil Foden to seal the win. (The Guardian)

Meanwhile, Sunderland AFC mounted a dramatic comeback to beat Bournemouth 3–2 after trailing 0–2 — an impressive fightback at the Stadium of Light. (The Guardian)

On the women’s international front, England women's national football team (the “Lionesses”) delivered a dominant performance in a friendly vs China women's national football team — winning 8–0 at Wembley. The match featured a midfield hat-trick by Georgia Stanway, while Beth Mead added two more goals. (The Guardian)

In club competition news, Flamengo claimed victory over Palmeiras to win the Copa Libertadores — South America’s premier club tournament. (NDTV Sports)

Also noteworthy: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF progressed to their first ever MLS Cup final after a commanding 5–1 win against New York City FC in the Eastern Conference playoffs. (NDTV Sports)

Football Governance & Structural Developments

FIFA has recently entered into a major partnership with Saudi Fund for Development, committing up to US$1 billion to fund football infrastructure worldwide. The plan focuses especially on developing countries, aiming to build or upgrade stadiums and sporting venues — a move billed as crucial for enabling more nations to host FIFA-sanctioned events. (The Guardian)

For Pakistan: after a period of suspension, the ban on Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has now been lifted by FIFA — restoring the country’s eligibility to compete internationally. This followed constitutional reforms demanded by FIFA to ensure transparent, democratic elections in the federation. (ProPakistani)

In conjunction with this, FIFA's vice president, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, visited Asia recently and pledged full support to rebuild and promote football infrastructure and development programs in the country. (Arab News)

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