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Infantino Faces Morocco Final Claim, Dubai Basketball Sign Shengelia And Al Ahli Appoint Pusić
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From FIFA’s latest controversy to major basketball business in Dubai and a new Saudi Pro League appointment, there’s plenty happening across regional sport. Gianni Infantino is under pressure after a report claimed Morocco was offered the 2030 World Cup final in exchange for election backing, Dubai Basketball have officially signed Tornike Shengelia, and Al Ahli have appointed Marino Pusić as their new head coach.
Infantino Faces Pressure Over Morocco World Cup Final Claim
What Is It About
Gianni Infantino is under growing pressure after The Times reported he allegedly offered Morocco the chance to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in exchange for backing his re-election bid. FIFA has denied the report, calling the claims “false and misleading.”
Why It Matters
The report comes as FIFA faces backlash over its now-withdrawn FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal. After an emergency meeting in Rabat, FIFA acknowledged mistakes in the handling of the proposal, apologised to its 211 member associations and reaffirmed its support for Infantino.
What’s Next
FIFA says the host of the 2030 World Cup final will be decided in due course. For now, the allegation adds more pressure on Infantino at a time when FIFA is already facing questions over governance, transparency and internal trust.
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Dubai Basketball Sign Tornike Shengelia
What Is It About
Dubai Basketball have officially signed Georgian power forward Tornike Shengelia after his exit from Barcelona. The move reunites him with head coach Xavi Pascual as Dubai continue building a roster capable of competing with Europe’s elite.
Why It Matters
Shengelia is one of the most accomplished players in the modern EuroLeague era. Across spells with Baskonia, CSKA Moscow, Virtus Bologna and Barcelona, he has won league titles in Spain and Italy, lifted the EuroCup and earned All-EuroLeague First Team honours.
What’s Next
The signing adds another major piece to Dubai Basketball’s ambitious project ahead of the 2026-27 season. The club will compete in both the EuroLeague and ABA League under new head coach Xavi Pascual.
Al Ahli Appoint Marino Pusić As New Head Coach
What Is It About
Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli have appointed former Al Jazira head coach Marino Pusić on a contract until 2028. The Dutch-Croatian coach replaces Matthias Jaissle, who left the club following his move to Newcastle United.
Why It Matters
Pusić returns to Gulf football less than two months after leaving Abu Dhabi side Al Jazira. He previously won the Ukrainian league and two domestic cups with Shakhtar Donetsk, worked alongside Arne Slot at Feyenoord and AZ Alkmaar, and guided FC Twente back to the Eredivisie.
What’s Next
Pusić now inherits the reigning AFC Champions League Elite holders and one of the strongest squads in Asian football. Expectations will be immediate, with Al Ahli aiming to compete for both domestic and continental honours under their new head coach.
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