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Barcelona president confirms renewal plans for several key stars, hints at big signing

Barcelona president confirms renewal plans for several key stars, hints at big signing

Speaking in an interview on Barça One, which ran close to two hours, FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta confirmed that the club is proceeding with contract renewals for several key players. The Blaugrana have a number of important players like Gavi, Pedri, Ronald Araujo, Frenkie de Jong, and Lamine Yamal whose contracts expire in 2026. Recent reports had suggested that …

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Juventus gets a major injury boost ahead of the Lazio game

Juventus gets a major injury boost ahead of the Lazio game

Juventus has received a timely boost ahead of their crucial Serie A clash with Lazio this weekend, as Timothy Weah returns to full training following a spell on the sidelines. The American winger has struggled with injuries throughout the season and was forced to miss the last three matches. However, the international break provided him an opportunity to recover, and …

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FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights

FIFA opens up new bidding tender for World Cup 2026 rights

The 2026 World Cup will be the biggest in the tournament’s history, and broadcasters submitting a tender for rights may have to pay more. With 48 teams competing, the number of games for the 2026 tournament is 104. Therefore, countries that are out of a rights deal must start their bidding process. That is the case in Portugal, where FIFA …

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UEFA hits Romania with partial stadium closure and fine for anti-Kosovo chants and racism

UEFA hits Romania with partial stadium closure and fine for anti-Kosovo chants and racism

October 17 – UEFA have fined the Romanian Football Federation €52,500 for racist fan behaviour during the side’s Nations League clash with Lithuania in September. On top of this, the UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) decided to order the partial stadium closure (3,000 adjacent seats) during the next UEFA competition match in which the Romanian Football Federation will …

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“It will be a two-horse race.” Roberto Venturato predicts the Serie A title race

“It will be a two-horse race.” Roberto Venturato predicts the Serie A title race

Napoli has shown strong form, benefitting from a lighter schedule due to the absence of European commitments, which allows their players more recovery time between matches. This advantage could be pivotal in maintaining consistency throughout the campaign. Meanwhile, Inter Milan, with a balanced squad valued higher than Juve’s, is widely regarded as having one of the best chances to claim …

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Will Milan’s Fonseca listen to Pochettino about Pulisic worries?

Will Milan’s Fonseca listen to Pochettino about Pulisic worries?

Christian Pulisic has been a key figure for Milan, cementing his importance in the team’s success under Paulo Fonseca. Since joining the Rossoneri, Pulisic has made himself indispensable, contributing heavily both in goals and assists. However, this reliance on the American winger has come at a cost. It has led to concerns about his physical fitness and the risk of …

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Ndidi ‘safe and well’ after Nigeria airport ordeal – Cooper

Ndidi ‘safe and well’ after Nigeria airport ordeal – Cooper

Wilfred Ndidi is “in a safe place” and available to play for Leicester City after being stranded overnight in an airport in Libya on Sunday, Foxes manager Steve Cooper has said. Midfielder Ndidi and his Nigeria team-mates had been due to land in the city of Benghzi but were diverted 230km away to Al Abraq, leading to the squad boycotting …

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