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Rui Pinto, the whistleblower whose leaks triggered the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City's finances, is prepared to cooperate with British authorities if he is granted security protection. The Portuguese national faces the withdrawal of his witness safeguarding in Portugal after being acquitted in a second trial.
Matt
·7 min read
Sean Dyche would seriously weigh up an approach from Celtic if the Glasgow club decides to change manager during the campaign. The former Burnley, Everton and Nottingham Forest boss fits the profile of a coach with top-flight experience. Meanwhile, winger Jota played 45 minutes in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Falkirk after 18 months out with an ACL injury.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Sevilla have opened the season with four wins, one draw and two defeats, both against Atlético Madrid and Barcelona. With 13 points from a possible 21, Luis García Plaza's side head into the international break in a European spot. High pressing, smart signings and a re-engaged crowd explain a start full of optimism.
Natilla·5 min read
FC Barcelona have set their sights on Dodó, the Fiorentina right-back whose contract is winding down and who could arrive on a free transfer. With Jules Koundé and Eric Garcia filling in as converted centre-backs on the right flank, the Catalan club are exploring ways to strengthen that area. Juventus and Milan are also tracking the 27-year-old Brazilian ahead of 2027.
varela·5 min read
The historic battle between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona for the Ballon d'Or remains level: both clubs have won twelve trophies each. The 2025 ceremony at the London Palladium could break the deadlock, with the duel between Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé as the main attraction.
Javi·6 min read
Jules Koundé has started on the bench in six of Barcelona's eight official matches this season, a situation that has put Premier League clubs on alert. Chelsea, who pushed hard to sign him in 2022, are now considering a fresh move for the 27-year-old French defender.
Matt·5 min read
Espanyol striker Roberto Fernández has a genuine chance of making his senior Spain debut on Monday against the Czech Republic in Oviedo. Injuries to Nico Williams and Ferran Torres have opened up space in attack for the La Liga top scorer, who has six goals in seven matches. A debut would also raise his release clause from 25 to 30 million euros.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Croatia and England meet in Rijeka on Friday for their third match in Group A3 of the Nations League, with second place and a quarter-final spot on the line. Both sides have three points after two games and are chasing Spain, who lead with a perfect six. The Premier League's verdict against Manchester City over financial breaches also looms over England's camp before kick-off.
Natilla·6 min read
A Premier League commission has found that Manchester City artificially boosted its income with sham contracts worth £900m. The ruling ends an eight-year investigation and opens a new chapter in the corporate ownership of English football. The club says it will appeal.
varela·8 min read
The 18-year-old midfielder has agreed a new four-year deal with Barcelona, keeping him at the club until June 2030. The contract is signed and only the official announcement is pending. With Pedro Villar sidelined for two months, the La Masia talent has a clear path to more playing time under Juliano Belletti.
Javi·5 min read