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Portuguese hacker Rui Pinto, founder of Football Leaks and a key figure in the 115 charges against Manchester City, changed his identity and now lives under police protection. After spending 13 months in prison, he reached a cooperation deal with Portuguese authorities in exchange for information and passwords.
Matt
·5 min read
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano delivered a defiant message to rival clubs after an independent commission found the club guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League. Speaking at a European Club Association board meeting in Copenhagen, Soriano insisted City will appeal and said the process still has a long way to run.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Ferran Soriano told a meeting of the European Football Clubs board on Monday that Manchester City will fight to prove their innocence after an independent commission found them guilty of most of the Premier League's 115 financial charges. Several English clubs are now pushing for the verdict to be published as soon as possible amid frustration over the ongoing delay.
Natilla·5 min read
Spain's Administrative Court of Sport has upheld the sanctions imposed in May on Andorra and Gerard Piqué over the incidents in the match against Albacete. The former Barcelona defender will serve a six-match suspension and a two-month ban, while the club keeps a €1,500 fine and a two-match partial stadium closure.
varela·4 min read
Michael Wynn-Jones, the journalist and husband of TV chef Delia Smith, has died at the age of 85. Honorary life president of Norwich City, he passed away peacefully at his home on Monday morning. The club highlighted his crucial role in building a stable foundation for the team.
Javi·5 min read
Cristiano Ronaldo left a very different image from the one he promised just days earlier. The Portugal captain did not play in the win over Norway, went straight down the tunnel at full time and did not greet the travelling supporters. Jorge Jesus had already warned that his role has changed, and in Portugal many feel the striker is not keeping his word.
Matt·5 min read
Iván 'Pichu' Cuéllar, goalkeeper for Real Mallorca, sustained a serious head injury on Monday when a large structure collapsed on him in the dining room at the Ciutat Esportiva Antonio Asensio. The club confirmed he was taken to hospital, where he remains under observation and is recovering well without further complications.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
The Portuguese forward insists he has no regrets about his spell at Atlético de Madrid, values the league title he won and highlights the maturity he gained under Diego Simeone. He also remembers his loan at Barcelona fondly and admits he would like to return to LaLiga in the future.
Natilla·6 min read
Italy bounced back from their opening defeat with a commanding 4-1 victory over Turkey in Bursa on Monday night. First-half goals from Bastoni, Frattesi and Kayode put the Azzurri in control, and Pio Esposito added a fourth after the break to secure their first points in the Nations League group stage.
varela·4 min read
Joe Hart has backed Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak after the club was found guilty of most of the 115 Premier League financial charges. The former goalkeeper says he has no reason not to trust the chairman and insists his achievements with the club are not tarnished. City plan to appeal the ruling.
Javi·5 min read