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Arsenal have reached an agreement with Mikel Arteta to extend and improve the Basque manager's contract, which was due to expire at the end of this season. The official announcement could arrive during the international break. The deal opens the door for Arteta to complete a decade in charge at the Emirates Stadium.
varela·5 min read
Mikel Arteta has reached a verbal agreement with Arsenal over a contract extension that includes a significant pay rise and could keep him in charge well beyond a decade. The Spaniard, whose current deal runs out at the end of this season, has cemented his role at the heart of the club's long-term project.
Javi
·5 min read
Federico Valverde will miss Uruguay's friendlies against Japan, South Korea and India after suffering a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle. Diego Forlan has called up Palmeiras midfielder Emiliano Martínez as his replacement. The Real Madrid player picked up the injury during the derby against Atlético Madrid.
Matt·5 min read
Serie A imposed a €10,000 fine on Juventus on Tuesday after a small group of Curva Sud supporters turned their backs and sang during the minute of silence for Inter legend Sandro Mazzola, who died on Saturday aged 83. The league reduced the penalty because of the club's immediate public condemnation.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Valencia announced on Monday the departure of Pedro López Mateu as head of medical services. The doctor was starting his eighth season at the club and leaves with more than ten first-team players sidelined by injury. With Braulio Vázquez already in place and Javier Aguirre close to being confirmed as coach, Kiat Lim adds another dismissal to the ongoing shake-up at Mestalla.
Natilla·5 min read
Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney has dismissed reports that FIFA is planning sweeping changes, insisting that Gianni Infantino's letter to member associations focuses on strategic projects rather than structural reform. Wales has already withdrawn its backing for Infantino's re-election bid ahead of the 2027 vote.
varela·6 min read
Carlo Ancelotti begins a four-year cycle in charge of Brazil with a clear commitment to youth and no room for two of the national team's biggest names from the past decade. Neymar and Casemiro are left out of the Italian's first squad for friendlies against Australia and India, while Endrick and Rayan emerge as the new faces leading the Canarinha's attack.
Javi·4 min read
Lamine Yamal has strengthened his bid for the 2025 Ballon d'Or with an interview in which he argues that the award should not just reward titles or goalscoring numbers. The Barcelona winger points to spectacle, differential talent and his own way of playing as his main arguments. The winner will be announced on Monday 26 October in London.
Matt·5 min read
Real Madrid has issued a strong official statement in response to Javier Tebas' criticism after the Madrid derby. The club accuses the LaLiga president of obsessively attacking the team and damaging the image of Spanish football. They demand a neutral leader at the helm of the competition.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Francesco Totti has revealed in his autobiography that two years after retiring, he was close to returning to professional football. The Como of Cesc Fàbregas and the Genoa of Alberto Gilardino offered him a Serie A comeback at the age of 48. The legendary Roma captain turned down both proposals to avoid betraying the club of his life.
Natilla·5 min read