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A German court has authorized the extradition to Spain of Rakan Al-Thani, eldest son of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Thani, arrested in September at Munich Airport. The Investigating Court number 14 in Malaga will decide whether he is released or sent to prison. He is the first member of the family that holds the majority stake in Malaga CF to be handed over to Spanish justice.
varela·4 min read
Kylian Mbappé shared photos on social media showing the Golden Boot and Bronze Ball he won at the World Cup, a move that comes three days after voting for the Ballon d'Or closed. The Real Madrid forward is one of the leading candidates for the award, which will be handed out on 26 October.
Javi
·4 min read
Andy Burnham's intervention in the Manchester City case has revived tensions between the Premier League and the British government. Officials are frustrated they had no warning before the release of the independent report that uncovered £900m of financial manipulation and sham contracts. Several clubs are also uneasy about the prime minister's ties to the club's owners.
Matt·6 min read
FC Barcelona have responded to reports of a reopened UEFA investigation into the Negreira case. The club insist there is no new file, as the original proceedings from 2023 remain active. Barcelona also note that the documents submitted by Real Madrid will be assessed within the existing investigation.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo's abrupt exit from Portugal's camp has divided the country. Some fans back the 41-year-old forward, while many others believe he turned his back on the national team. The standoff with head coach Jorge Jesus leaves one of the greatest international careers at risk of a bitter ending.
Natilla·5 min read
Manchester City will base their appeal against the Premier League's financial charges on one central claim: the sponsorship money under scrutiny came from the Abu Dhabi government, not from the club's owners. The independent commission had already dismissed that explanation as untrue, but City insist they hold strong evidence to back their case.
varela·6 min read
Newcastle United have officially presented their new club crest, set to appear on shirts from the 2025-26 campaign. The redesign follows more than two years of fan consultation and modernises a badge the club says was no longer fit for today's digital environment.
Javi·4 min read
Erling Haaland has taken Norwegian Air Shuttle to court for using his image and signature blond ponytail without permission in a campaign tied to the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The airline removed the ad after receiving the lawsuit but calls the move incomprehensible. A preliminary hearing is scheduled in Oslo for October 9.
Matt·4 min read
England striker Ivan Toney has denied a charge of assault occasioning actual bodily harm following an incident at a Soho venue in December. The 30-year-old appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and elected to stand trial before a judge and jury at a higher court.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Argentina began a new chapter without Lionel Messi and Scaloni offered clear signals about the road ahead. The coach explained why Julián Álvarez stayed on for the full 90 minutes, what he expects from Nico Paz and Franco Mastantuono, and how he plans to bring through the youngest talents. A Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez partnership now looks like a real option for the national team.
Natilla·6 min read