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Everton face another period of uncertainty after The Friedkin Group announced they are putting the club up for sale little more than a year after buying it for more than £400m. The relationship with fans collapsed following the bid to sell Harrison Armstrong and a failed transfer window, and the owners now want between £750m and £800m for a complete sale.
Natilla·7 min read
Manchester City's guilty verdict on 114 financial breaches dominated the conversation ahead of the Premier League's return. Managers across the top flight reacted with caution, called for patience and asked for a swift resolution to the process, which the club has already appealed.
varela·6 min read
Gianni Infantino is heading into the final stretch of the FIFA presidential race with an increasingly clear path. With 40 days left before nominations close, senior football figures believe the Swiss-Italian could run unopposed. UEFA is still searching for a candidate to challenge a leader who has built a powerful base of support beyond Europe.
Javi
·8 min read
Diego Pablo Simeone has shared words of appreciation for Lionel Messi after the Argentine star announced his retirement from international football. The Atlético de Madrid coach praised his sporting legacy and, above all, his personal growth over more than two decades at the top. For Simeone, Messi taught Argentines to keep fighting even when things do not go well.
Matt·4 min read
Ousmane Dembélé will miss Saturday's Ligue 1 match against Le Mans due to a technical decision by Luis Enrique. The PSG coach explained that the rest is a response to the forward's workload after the World Cup and took the opportunity to respond to those who criticised the French international's performances for his country.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Rakan Al-Thani, son of Malaga CF's owner, has been sent to prison without bail by Investigating Court number 14 in Malaga. The judge sees a high flight risk after he was arrested in Germany while trying to travel to Qatar. Prosecutors are seeking 14 and a half years in prison for him, his father and his two brothers over their running of the Andalusian club.
Natilla·5 min read
Pedro Rodriguez closed his playing career with an emotional tribute at FC Barcelona's Auditori 1899. Surrounded by Puyol, Xavi, Busquets and Joan Laporta, the Canary Islander looked back on 841 appearances, 204 goals and 25 trophies. The ceremony ended with a standing ovation and the promise of a ceremonial kick-off at the Spotify Camp Nou.
varela·7 min read
Mikel Arteta has opened up about one of the most striking moments of his arrival at the Emirates Stadium. On his first day in charge in late 2019, the Spanish coach threw computers, laptops and cables onto the floor before telling his new staff they had two minutes to sort everything out. The story emerges just days after Arsenal confirmed his contract extension until 2030.
Javi·5 min read
Frenkie de Jong has returned to group training after his summer ligament injury, but Hansi Flick says he will not feature against Getafe or Galatasaray. The plan is for the Dutchman to make his comeback against Real Betis. Flick also admits De Jong is an option to play as a centre-back.
Matt·5 min read
José Mourinho defended Kylian Mbappé in the press conference ahead of Real Madrid's LaLiga match against Villarreal. The Portuguese coach called the controversy around the French forward ridiculous, confirmed that he will start and warned that any player who fails to meet Real Madrid's standards will not even make the bench.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read