Newcastle name Jaissle as manager after Howe departure

Newcastle United appointed Matthias Jaissle as manager on Wednesday following the departure of Eddie Howe, with the ​German coach joining the squad at their pre-season training camp in La Manga, Spain, Reuters reported..

Jaissle was previously manager of Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli, leading them to back-to-back AFC Champions League titles.

Canada PM Carney says he does not have confidence in FIFA's Infantino

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that he did not have confidence in FIFA ​President Gianni Infantino over the handling of his proposal to sell off commercial rights to the soccer World Cup, Reuters reported. 

Infantino was holding a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials in Morocco on Wednesday after the collapse of ​the proposal triggered fresh criticism ahead of his bid ​for a fourth term at next year's FIFA Congress ⁠in March.

FIFA says leadership fully supports President Infantino

FIFA said ​on Wednesday its leadership ​reaffirmed "full ​support" for ⁠President ​Gianni ​Infantino at a crisis ​meeting ​with senior officials ⁠of world soccer's governing ​body ​in ⁠Morocco, Reuters reported. 

Saudi club Al Ahli appoint Pusic as new coach, replacing Jaissle

Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli have appointed Marino Pusic ​as their new coach to replace Matthias Jaissle, who left to take charge of ​Newcastle United, the Asian ​champions said on Thursday, Reuters reported.