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Sandro Mazzola, one of Italy's greatest forwards and an eternal symbol of Inter Milan, has died at the age of 83. He won two European Cups, four Serie A titles and the 1968 European Championship with Italy. His career was shaped by the shadow of his father Valentino, the Grande Torino captain killed in the Superga air disaster.
varela·7 min read
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has pushed back against mounting pressure to step down, saying he has never been more determined to do what is right for football. UEFA is demanding documents on a proposed private investment fund while the handling of the Folarin Balogun case also draws scrutiny.
Javi
·4 min read
Athletic Club president Jon Uriarte explained on Thursday the removal of 1,019 courtesy invitations at San Mamés, a move affecting players, former players, board members and other groups. The club estimates that freeing up those seats will generate €1.3 million and help bring in new members from the waiting list.
Matt·6 min read
'Baila, Vini' will compete for the International Emmy for best sports documentary at the ceremony taking place on November 23 in New York. The Netflix Brazil production offers a first-person account of the racism episodes suffered by the Real Madrid forward throughout his career.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Margaret Thatcher's government banned alcohol from football grounds in England and Wales in 1985. The measure followed the violent Luton Town v Millwall FA Cup tie and the Heysel Stadium disaster, and it remains in force today. Andy Burnham has reopened the debate by claiming fans face discrimination because they cannot drink in the stands.
Natilla·6 min read
Jude Bellingham now has the Bronze Boot that recognizes him as the third top scorer of the last World Cup. FIFA delivered the award two months after the tournament, and the Real Madrid midfielder reacted with unexpected honesty: he had no idea the prize existed. His seven goals also made him the highest-scoring midfielder in a single World Cup edition.
varela·5 min read
Former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll has opened up about a sexual assault he suffered at his home in 2021. The attacker, a friend of his then wife, was later found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison. Carroll details the experience in his autobiography and says the trauma has not gone away.
Javi·4 min read
Austrian defender David Alaba will play for Udinese next season as a free agent. The 34-year-old centre-back ends a five-year spell at Real Madrid, where he won eleven trophies and created one of the most iconic images of the 2022 Champions League. The Italian club announced the deal on Thursday with a nod to his famous chair celebration.
Matt·6 min read
The Nations League double header between the Republic of Ireland and Israel has become the most fraught fixture in recent European football memory between two countries not formally at war. The return match will not be played at Dublin's Aviva Stadium but in Backa Topola, Serbia, amid huge public anger in Ireland over the war in Gaza.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
The Brazilian has found the net just once across eight appearances in LaLiga and the Champions League this season. Kylian Mbappé's arrival and Vinicius' current fitness levels are two of the main explanations behind his dip in form. The international break is a chance to reset before El Clásico.
Natilla·4 min read