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Rui Pinto, the Portuguese computer hacker whose leaked documents helped trigger the Premier League investigation into Manchester City, is set to lose his witness protection on 10 October. The Football Leaks founder says the decision puts his life at risk and has forced him to move to an undisclosed location following repeated death threats.
Matt
·5 min read
Thomas Tuchel admitted that Manchester City's England internationals are living with uncertainty after the club was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules. The German coach said the issue comes up during meals and conversations within the squad, though he does not see it as a distraction in training.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
French justice has dismissed the moral harassment complaint that Kylian Mbappé filed against PSG during his final spell at the club. The investigation was closed in May due to insufficient evidence and after the Real Madrid striker withdrew the complaint himself. The ruling closes all legal disputes between the player and the Parisian club.
Natilla·5 min read
Real Sociedad forward Take Kubo has surprised fans by announcing his marriage to Haruka Fukuhara, a well-known Japanese actress, singer and model. The couple confirmed the news through a joint statement on social media, expressing their wish to build a family full of smiles.
varela·4 min read
Pascal Gross has been named the Premier League's player of the month for September, capping a remarkable return to Brighton at the age of 35. The German midfielder has been involved in 85 top-flight goals across two spells and has effectively cost the club less than zero. His 562 chances created since 2017 are bettered only by Bruno Fernandes, Kevin de Bruyne and Mohamed Salah.
Javi·6 min read
The Catalan club has not ruled out a new pricing structure for season tickets once the Spotify Camp Nou is fully completed. Vice-president Elena Fort pointed out that the roof changes how every section of the ground is valued and that some seats were sold at prices well below market level.
Matt·5 min read
Florian Wirtz delivered his best performance of the campaign as Germany beat Serbia. The Liverpool playmaker scored his first goal of the season, hit the woodwork and wore the captain's armband for the first time. Jürgen Klopp waited for him after the final whistle to share a warm hug and congratulate him on the display.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Thomas Tuchel has not closed the door on selecting Manchester City players for England if the club drop out of the top flight. An independent commission found City guilty of almost all charges over financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018. The club have appealed and now face a potentially severe punishment.
Natilla·5 min read
Several banners appeared across the Lisbon area on Friday, including one outside Benfica's Estádio da Luz, thanking Cristiano Ronaldo for his Portugal career and slamming head coach Jorge Jesus over the forward's departure from the national team camp. Fans have made their stance clear amid the ongoing fallout from the captain's exit.
varela·4 min read
Real Madrid believe the confirmation from UEFA regarding the Negreira case dossier goes far beyond adding information to the file opened in 2023. The club trust the 50,000-page report submitted on June 17 will be key for European football's governing body to take disciplinary action against Barcelona.
Javi·4 min read