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Bologna confirmed the signing of Matteo Darmian on Thursday, with the defender arriving on a free transfer after leaving Inter Milan at the end of last season. His move means Serie A once again has an Italian player with World Cup experience, something the league had lacked since the start of the campaign. Darmian signs until June 2027 after completing a trial period.
Natilla·5 min read
Inter Milan confirmed on Thursday that Curtis Jones has suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh. The English midfielder, who joined from Liverpool last summer, is expected to be sidelined for three to four weeks. Cristian Chivu loses a key player for the decisive stretch of the season.
varela·5 min read
Argentine prosecutors requested a twelve-year prison sentence on Thursday for Leopoldo Luque, Diego Maradona's personal physician. The neurosurgeon faces charges of simple homicide with eventual intent. Penalties of four to ten years were also sought for five other defendants, while a seventh was recommended for acquittal.
Javi
·5 min read
Victor Montagliani has decided to seek a final term as Concacaf president rather than challenge Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency in March. His withdrawal removes one of Infantino's strongest potential rivals and leaves UEFA searching for a unifying candidate before the 18 November deadline. Aleksander Ceferin, meanwhile, will run for a fourth term as UEFA president.
Matt·6 min read
Getafe only have one route to register Dani Carvajal despite the player arriving as a free agent. The Madrid club have exceeded their squad cost limit and need president Ángel Torres to personally guarantee the salary figure set by LaLiga. The regulations allow this temporary mechanism to bring forward revenue or profits.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Gianni Infantino's path to re-election as FIFA president in March 2027 has become clearer. Victor Montagliani, the Canadian official considered a potential alternative candidate, has decided to remain at the helm of CONCACAF. UEFA, which led the opposition to Infantino, loses one of its most highly rated options.
Natilla·5 min read
Al Nassr holds the right to extend Joao Felix's contract without needing a new signature from the Portuguese forward. The Saudi club will meet with Jorge Mendes soon to activate a clause agreed in July 2025, while the player has publicly said he wants to return to Europe.
varela·4 min read
The debate over the 2026 Ballon d'Or remains heated even though voting has already closed. José Vicente 'Tente' Sánchez, a former FC Barcelona captain, was blunt about Kylian Mbappé's chances. For the ex-footballer, the Frenchman's trophy-less season rules him out of the race for the award.
Javi·5 min read
NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has become a new shareholder of Atlético de Madrid. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard joins the club after identifying with its values and betting on its long-term international growth. His arrival strengthens Atlético's ties with North American sports.
Matt·4 min read
Manchester City face their first match since being found guilty of serious Premier League financial breaches, and they do so with a message of unity. Enzo Maresca says his squad is focused exclusively on football, while Erling Haaland urges everyone at the club to stay together and positive before the trip to Anfield.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read