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October 25 – Botafogo and Brazil international Luiz Henrique has denied accusations of spot-fixing after Spanish authorities opened an investigation into his spell with Real Betis.  Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo reported that Spanish authorities launched a criminal investigation and have demanded testimony from Henrique, a Botafogo forward, because of alleged involvement in a match-fixing scheme when he played …

Barcelona winger Raphinha has revealed his internal battles during his time at the Catalan club, admitting to multiple moments where he contemplated departure in his first two seasons. Despite his current stellar form, including a remarkable hat-trick against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League this week, the Brazilian’s journey at Barça has been far from smooth since his 2022 …

Former Juventus goalkeeper Rubinho has expressed his admiration for Mattia Perin’s performances, stating that the experienced shot-stopper fully deserves the contract extension recently offered by the club. Perin, who has spent much of his Juventus career as a backup goalkeeper, has been rewarded with a new deal that will keep him at the club until 2027. Perin’s situation at Juventus …

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has labeled contract talks with star striker Alexander Isak as a “complex situation.” The center-forward only just joined the Magpies in January of 2022 for a club-record fee of around $80 million. Nevertheless, his stellar performances in recent seasons have made several top European clubs target a potential move for Isak. The Swede finished the …

Brentford manager Thomas Frank has said “things change” and suggested he could “wake up one morning and think I need a new challenge” in response to more questions about his future after being linked with clubs including Manchester United. Reports have repeatedly named Frank as one of the coaches being considered by United if the Red Devils continue to underachieve …

October 25 – On Thursday, FIFA, responding to its commitment in the US following legal action by sports marketer Relevent and LaLiga, has set up a working group  to review its rules around allowing leagues to play matches outside their domestic markets. With a growing number of complaints over a congested international calendar FIFA is facing rebellion from players and …

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick will face his first-ever El Clasico this weekend when Real Madrid host his team at the Santiago Bernabeu. Barça go into the game high on confidence and morale after their thumping 4-1 victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League earlier this week. However, manager Hansi Flick is eager to address one issue that he …

As the highly anticipated Derby d’Italia approaches, Juventus prepares to face Inter Milan in a crucial Serie A clash this weekend. The Bianconeri, despite their recent setback against Stuttgart in the Champions League, have maintained an impressive unbeaten streak in the domestic league. However, their last domestic outing against a ten-man Lazio exposed some vulnerabilities, raising questions about their readiness …

Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has urged patience regarding 17-year-old Spurs phenom Mikey Moore. The teen sensation turned heads Thursday night during the club’s Europa League contest with AZ Alkmaar. Making just his second senior start, the winger gave Japan international Seiya Maikuma plenty of problems on the right side of defense. Postecoglou initially deployed Moore on the right flank …

Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber are all doubts for Arsenal when the Gunners aim to move a point behind Liverpool by beating the Reds at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Wideman Saka missed Arsenal’s 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth last Saturday with a hamstring issue, while defender Timber has been out for three games with a muscle problem and Calafiori …