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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has claimed his club have the economic means to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao in the summer transfer window. Laporta has revealed Barca will soon comply with Financial Fair Play (FFP), which will allow them to make key signings ahead of the 2024-25 season. Barcelona Can Afford Nico Williams, Confirms Joan Laporta La Liga giants …

July 9 – The referee for England’s semi-final against the Netherlands at Euro 2024 once had ties to a match-fixing scandal in Germany. Felix Zwayer was served a six-month ban for his role in a case in 2005. Zwayer also has history with England star Jude Bellingham who received a fine of €40,000 from the German FA for his post-match comments …

Earlier today, reports emerged claiming that Sevilla are very keen on signing Ansu Fati from Barcelona and are growing confident of closing the deal. The Andalusian outfit have been tailing the 21-year-old forward, who is returning to Barça after a failed loan stint at Brighton & Hove Albion in England. Sevilla, who will now be managed by ex-Barcelona B coach …

Juventus striker Kenan Yildiz will reportedly land in Turin this week to undergo nose surgery. The 19-year-old’s summer vacation has only recently started following Turkiye’s elimination from EURO 2024 at the hands of the Netherlands in the quarter-finals. The teenager enjoyed a superb breakout campaign that saw him rise through the club’s ranks and become a regular starter for his …

Even though Euro 2024 is coming to a close, the Google Mini Cup lets fans compete against one another based on who they support. Fans can use their mobile device to play a game that puts them in the shoes of a penalty taker. Fittingly, penalties have been common at the Euros. Both England and France advanced to the semifinals …

Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers has posted a TikTok, where it appears the wide receiver is doing some homework on the Commanders ahead of next season. Brandon Aiyuk Trade Latest Update Since the offseason began Brandon Aiyuk’s future in San Francisco has been under speculation and the star made the rumour mill turn even more over the weekend, …

Craig Bellamy has been confirmed as the new manager of Wales on a four-year contract. Bellamy succeeds Rob Page, who was sacked in June after Wales’ failure to qualify for Euro 2024 was followed by a draw with Gibraltar and a 4-0 thrashing by Slovakia. The 44-year-old had been in interim charge at Burnley, who appointed Scott Parker as their …

According to The Athletic, Arsenal are considering a summer move for Mikel Merino; the former Newcastle United star currently at Real Sociedad. They report that Mikel Arteta is a big admirer of the 27-year-old and is keen to bring another midfielder to the club this summer. Considering Arsenal’s interest in Bruno Guimaraes – who saw his £100m release clause expire …

By Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel Welcome back to week nineteen of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. As the schedule approaches the annual MLS All-Star game, chaos starts to ensue. This week that played out in the form …

July 9 – Chelsea have announced a new multi-year partnership with Singapore-based hospitality group Ascott. Ascott will become the five-time Premier League champions’ official global hotels partner for the next four seasons, starting in July 2024, as part of a deal said to be the first of its kind for a Singapore hospitality group. The agreement will see the Ascott …