Plus: FIFA paid its president Gianni Infantino a second salary which was not publicly declared; EFL and Premier League closer to agreeing new financial solidarity package after years of talks; Rugby chiefs will look to avoid a Manchester City-style scandal by drawing up strict new rules The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… FIFA paid millions of dollars to Gianni Infantino on top of his standard salary and bonus, but did not publicly declare the payments in an alleged violation of its own statutes – Times Erling Haaland and his father Alf-Inge have each bought a property on a luxury Manchester City housing development in Abu Dhabi – Times The English Football League (EFL) and Premier League are now only £27m apart from agreeing a comprehensive new financial solidarity package for the men’s game after years of stop-start talks – Athletic Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Rugby chiefs will look to avoid a Manchester City-style scandal in the English game by drawing up strict new rules that include restrictions on foreign-state ownership of clubs – Telegraph Paper Talk is a review of the sports headlines from the national newspapers, every Monday to Friday, live on Sky Sports News from 10.30pm.
Missed the show? Catch up on the latest news with the Paper Talk podcast. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to extend his contract by a further 12 months through to the summer of 2028 – Athletic Former Man United star Memphis Depay has been labelled the ‘main culprit’ for Corinthians’ problems with the Brazilian giants fighting to avoid relegation – Mail Matthias Jaissle: Newcastle boss apologises for Coventry loss as Jamie Carragher says they were ‘beaten up’ Newcastle transfer news, rumours and gossip: Live updates and latest on deals, signings, loans and contracts Coventry 4-1 Newcastle: Sky Blues earn first home win of season to move out of Premier League relegation zone Fulham transfers, latest news, rumours and gossip: Live updates, goals and highlights Coventry vs Newcastle LIVE! Premier League score updates, news, prediction, teams and how to watch or stream Levante 3-3 Sevilla | La Liga highlights Former Scotland boss Craig Levein has claimed he attended an exorcism with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown in an attempt to sign a player for Raith Rovers – Mail Willie Mullins has been fined £1,100 and one of his horses disqualified after Final Demand tested positive for a prohibited painkiller – Telegraph Play Super 6 for a chance to win £1m! Enter for free.
