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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
The international break leaves Valencia CF in a critical position. Its four professional teams, across men's and women's football, sit in relegation places after collecting just one victory in seventeen matches. The sporting slump is compounded by a fragile financial situation and the club's fading international stature.
varela·5 min read
Kylian Mbappé has admitted he came close to signing for Liverpool in 2017, when he was 18 and playing for Monaco. His mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, was a big fan of Jürgen Klopp and fell in love with Anfield after visiting the club. The French forward ended up choosing PSG to become a star in his hometown.
Javi
·5 min read
Anthony Gordon has made a fast impression at Barcelona, both on fans and inside the dressing room. The English forward discusses his connection with Joan García, reveals the teammate who has shocked him most and explains the pre-match ritual he never skips. He also has one clear target still pending: his first goal.
Matt·5 min read
Andy Robertson has opened up about the grief that overwhelmed Liverpool's dressing room following the death of Diogo Jota. The Scotland captain says the squad lost its competitive edge and that summer signings struggled for months to settle at a heartbroken club. Jota died in a road accident in July alongside his brother Andre Silva.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Bernd Neuendorf, president of the German Football Association, has described Gianni Infantino's latest reform letter as a clear strategy to secure his re-election as FIFA president in March 2027. The Swiss-Italian official proposed an external review of the governing body's structure after facing criticism over a failed plan to sell part of its tournaments to private investors.
Natilla·5 min read
Real Madrid confirmed on Tuesday that Fede Valverde has a grade 3 sprain in his left ankle. The injury came during Sunday's derby after a challenge from Kang-In Lee. The Uruguayan is expected to be out for around two weeks and will miss the international break.
varela·4 min read
Mikel Arteta has reached a final agreement to extend his stay at Arsenal, the reigning Premier League champions. The Spanish coach, in charge since December 2019, is now set to complete at least a decade at the London club.
Javi·4 min read
The Brazilian Football Confederation has approved a gradual reduction in the number of foreign players allowed per match in the top two divisions. The limit will drop from nine to five by 2030, and clubs will have to reserve spots for under-23 players. The goal is to give more playing time to homegrown young talents and refresh the squads.
Matt·5 min read
Alejandro Garnacho has played just 31 minutes since joining Aston Villa on loan from Chelsea. The Argentine winger has watched the last four matches from the bench and has yet to convince Unai Emery. What was meant to be a fresh start is turning into a defining test for his career.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read