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Dani Carvajal has joined Getafe after reaching an agreement for one season. The former Real Madrid captain had been without a club since June 30 and received a call from José Bordalás that convinced him to strengthen Getafe's right side. His arrival at the Coliseum is regarded as the most important signing in the club's history.
Matt
·5 min read
Manchester City host Paris Saint-Germain at the Etihad on Wednesday amid the Premier League's disciplinary case against the English club. Far from the tension of a few years ago, the two state-backed clubs now display a strategic alliance that reaches deep into football's governing bodies.
InfoBlaugrana·8 min read
A heavy 5-2 loss at Betis triggered the dismissal of Luis Miguel Ramis and the immediate return of Jagoba Arrasate to the Osasuna bench. José Antonio Prieto 'Cata', in his first major call as sporting director, contacted the Basque coach during the trip back to Pamplona.
Natilla·5 min read
Manchester City's sanction for inflating sponsorship income has opened a huge debate about the financial damage suffered by the rest of the Premier League. Between 2009 and 2018, up to 35 clubs could have been affected through lost European places, relegation and lower prize money from final league position. The estimated figures top £840 million.
varela·7 min read
Gianni Infantino is back at the center of controversy. A Times investigation claims the FIFA president received millions of euros in undeclared payments to support a luxury lifestyle in Miami. The extra money is said to have come from the entity organizing the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Javi·5 min read
Pedro Rodríguez Ledesma hangs up his boots after two decades as a professional and 25 trophies on his résumé. The Canary Islands forward, raised at La Masia and a key piece of Guardiola's Barcelona, looks back on his career in an emotional interview. From a tough start away from home to Champions League finals, the Tenerife native says goodbye as Don Pedro.
Matt·8 min read
Kevin De Bruyne struck twice in Napoli's 3-0 win over Frosinone and confirmed his revival under Massimiliano Allegri. The Belgian shone in a deeper midfield role, close to the double pivot, just days before the Champions League tie against Villarreal. His form and recent words have brought renewed belief to a Napoli side still fighting for the Serie A title.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Manuel Neuer's early blunder against Augsburg, which led to the fastest goal in Bundesliga history, has reopened the debate over Bayern Munich's starting goalkeeper. The club continues to publicly back the veteran, but a foot injury confirmed by Vincent Kompany clears the way for Jonas Urbig.
Natilla·5 min read
Vinicius Junior was sent off in the 73rd minute of Real Madrid's 1-0 win over Villarreal after pulling Saliba's hair, and referee Díaz de Mera noted in his match report that he could not identify any specific words during the Brazilian's protests.
varela·6 min read
Coventry City picked up their first home win of the Premier League season with a commanding 4-1 victory over Newcastle United. Head coach Frank Lampard praised the result but urged his players to stay calm and focused. The win provides a timely boost for a side eager to make their stadium a difficult place to visit.
Javi·4 min read