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The LaLiga president used the FIFPRO summit in London to denounce fixture congestion and demand a real agreement with leagues, clubs and players before expanding competitions. Tebas warns about the risk to player health, the value of broadcasting rights and the economic sustainability of the entire football industry.
Matt
·4 min read
Real Madrid have confirmed that Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery on Tuesday due to a stress fracture in his right tibia. The centre-back is expected to spend between two and three months on the sidelines, which also complicates any move away from the club in January.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin tore into FIFA counterpart Gianni Infantino during a speech to European clubs in Copenhagen on Tuesday. Ceferin referenced Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale 'The Emperor's New Clothes' as he urged clubs to say "enough" and withdraw their support for the Swiss official over his handling of a plan to bring private investors into the World Cup's commercial…
Natilla·6 min read
Jamie Carragher has demanded severe punishment for Manchester City after the Premier League confirmed the club was found guilty of most of the 115 financial charges. The former Liverpool defender believes City should lose the trophies won during the period under investigation. He also argues that the current owners cannot continue in English football.
varela·5 min read
Pep Guardiola has publicly backed City's owners and board after the club was found guilty of overstating its income by more than £830m across eight seasons. The former manager said he is behind the club 'more than ever', while City have confirmed they will appeal the decision.
Javi·5 min read
Joan Laporta revealed in Copenhagen that Barcelona held talks with Inter Milan in late August over a move for Lautaro Martínez after the club failed to sign Julián Álvarez. The Barcelona president explained that Inter chief Beppe Marotta immediately shut the door and that the Catalan club chose not to push further out of institutional respect.
Matt·6 min read
Michael Olise is ready to discuss a contract extension with Bayern Munich, but the French winger wants one key condition included. The 24-year-old is asking for a release clause that would keep the door open for a future move, with Real Madrid still following his situation closely.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
AFE and LaLiga are scheduled to meet in court on October 28 over the union's lawsuit against the league. The dispute concerns which organizations can sit at the negotiating table for the new collective agreement in Spanish professional football. The conflict has left the agreement that should govern player-club relations blocked since June 30.
Natilla·5 min read
Jude Bellingham wore the captain's armband for the second time in four days as England beat Czechia in the Nations League. Thomas Tuchel backed the Real Madrid midfielder to become the permanent England skipper one day. The German coach praised his commitment even when coming off the bench.
varela·6 min read
Gianni Infantino is shaping up as the only candidate for the FIFA presidency with weeks to go before the nomination window closes. The Swiss official holds support from nearly 75% of member associations and could be confirmed without a vote at the 2027 Congress in Rabat. UEFA stands out as the main obstacle after the fallout over the partial sale of World Cup rights.
Javi·4 min read