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Sevilla FC president José María del Nido Carrasco reflected on Tuesday on the team's start to La Liga and the summer transfer window. The executive admitted the huge personal toll of balancing the club's finances, while highlighting the reduction of net debt and the renewal of the squad under Luis García Plaza.
varela·6 min read
Hansi Flick spoke to the media ahead of Barcelona's Champions League opener. The German coach said that winning the European title is the main goal of the season and backed his squad's quality to achieve it, while warning that there is still a very demanding path ahead.
Javi
·6 min read
Sevilla completed the signing of Youssouf Fofana in the final hours of the summer transfer window. President José María del Nido Carrasco explained on Monday how the deal came together and admitted the club used almost all of its salary limit to meet the coach's request. The French midfielder said he wanted to be part of Sevilla's revival.
Matt·4 min read
The shortlist for the award honoring the best player under 21 features two FC Barcelona academy products. Two-time winner Lamine Yamal and center-back Pau Cubarsí are among the ten finalists announced by France Football. The Ballon d'Or ceremony will take place on October 26 in London.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Supporters group The 1958 has urged Manchester United fans to gather outside Old Trafford on Sunday ahead of the derby against Manchester City. The peaceful demonstration responds to a crackdown on ticket touting that has led to bans and sanctions against season ticket holders. Organisers want the club to show the evidence and lift the punishments.
Natilla·5 min read
Napoli have confirmed that Scott McTominay's heart surgery was a complete success, with the Scotland midfielder expected to resume training later this month. The 29-year-old underwent a cardiac ablation in Manchester on Tuesday morning to correct a mild benign arrhythmia detected after a Serie A match in late August.
varela·5 min read
The Reboot Fifa campaign has filed a formal complaint against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, backed by more than 100,000 signatures. The letter accuses the Swiss official of abusing his power, breaching his duty of political neutrality and violating his duty of loyalty.
Javi·5 min read
Real Sociedad won 2-3 at Elche after a crucial moment in the 60th minute. Jon Martín blocked a Fer Niño pass with his arm as Osorio was breaking through, the play continued and Luka Sucic made it 0-3. Referee Miguel Ángel Ortiz Arias reviewed the incident at the monitor and sent off the defender after discussing the exact shirt number with the VOR room.
Matt·6 min read
Eddie Howe left his role as Newcastle United head coach on July 31 after five years in charge, with Matthias Jaissle stepping in as his replacement. The timing raised eyebrows so close to the new Premier League season, but sporting director Ross Wilson has revealed that the club had been preparing for that scenario for nine months.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
José Mourinho takes charge of Real Madrid once again with one clear mission: winning the Champions League that eluded him during his first spell. The Portuguese coach reached three consecutive semi-finals between 2011 and 2013 but never lifted La Décima, which arrived the season after his exit. Now he chases the 16th European Cup and a place among managers with three titles.
Natilla·6 min read