Lionel Messi has finalised the acquisition of Spanish second-tier side CD Eldense. The transaction still requires regulatory clearance. It is the second investment Messi has made in a Spanish club after the 39-year-old Argentina legend purchased Catalan team Cornella in April. CD Eldense confirmed that Leo Messi’s takeover signals the beginning of a fresh and […]
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More than 10 years after Rui Pinto launched the Football Leaks platform as part of a campaign inspired by the 2015 Fifa controversy, he is once again at the centre of an escalating dispute. The former history student, known for his distinctive spiked hair, once supplemented his income by selling books about the second world […]
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Manchester City are expected to argue in their appeal that major sponsorship agreements were financed by the Abu Dhabi government rather than by the club’s owners. Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), a private investment firm owned by United Arab Emirates vice-president and deputy prime minister Sheikh Mansour, was accused of increasing the value of commercial […]
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Jota is expected to make his first appearance for Celtic in 18 months when they face Falkirk in a bounce match on Friday. (Scottish Sun), external Celtic midfielder Benjamin Nygren is among three Sweden internationals instructed to isolate due to illness ahead of Friday’s match against Bosnia-Herzegovina. (Herald – subscription required, external) Former Celtic goalkeeper […]
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The Conservatives have described Andy Burnham’s response to Manchester City’s breaches of Premier League financial regulations as “completely out of touch” with supporters and the wider public. On Wednesday, the prime minister said he would be “really concerned” if the club’s owners chose to sell Manchester City after an independent commission upheld most of the […]
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The first sign that a billionaire may be forced to answer for their actions is usually an emphatic denial. Next comes disbelief that such an ordinary problem could possibly affect someone of immense wealth, influence and social standing. The third step is a restrained expression of regret that stops short of accepting responsibility, typically lamenting […]
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The controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal’s national side has quickly become the country’s leading sports story. It dominated Wednesday night’s television coverage and appeared on the front pages of almost every major newspaper. Some believe Ronaldo was justified in leaving the squad after warming up for half an hour against Norway without entering the […]
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Bristol Rovers assistant head coach Paul Raynor has revealed that he has bowel cancer. The 60-year-old said medical examinations had identified a tumour, and he is due to begin chemotherapy and radiotherapy later this month. Raynor explained that the disease had not reached any major organs, describing the news as extremely encouraging. He was also […]
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“We would rather not reveal the exact amount, but it is a welcome contribution that will help sustain the club. The money will go towards player expenses, running costs and other essential needs. “In his email reply, he said he hoped the contribution would encourage more people to support us financially. We are incredibly thankful […]
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Under specific conditions, clubs can receive compensation from Fifa when their players are injured while representing their national teams. Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak, Nico O’Reilly, Kai Havertz, Brian Brobbey and Dan Ballard are among the Premier League players who have already picked up injuries during the prolonged September and October international window, despite […]
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