Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr could reportedly be handed a two-year suspension from football, as FIFA investigates a possible breach of its ethics regulations. The global football governing body is currently examining whether the Brazilian forward has created a conflict of interest by owning stakes in professional football clubs—an action that goes against FIFA’s rules. According to MARCA, the issue arises from Vinicius’ links to his father’s company, ALL Agenciamento Esportivo. A Brazilian firm, Tiberis Holding do Brasil, filed an official complaint with FIFA’s Ethics Committee on April 7, alleging that Vinicius has violated ethics regulations that prohibit players from…
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Ahead of their Champions League semifinal first-leg clash with Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal have come under fire for allegedly trying to sidestep a UEFA regulation regarding away fan ticket allocation. The Gunners are set to host the French champions at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday, April 29. As per UEFA regulations, home clubs must allocate at least 5% of stadium capacity to away supporters—equating to roughly 3,000 tickets for PSG fans at the Emirates. However, according to Sport Bible via France Bleu, Arsenal are reportedly attempting to reduce that number to just 2,500. With less than a week until kickoff, the…
Atletico Madrid have reportedly added Rodrigo Bentancur to their list of transfer targets, joining his Tottenham Hotspur teammate Cristian Romero. This follows claims that Diego Simeone’s side is keen on both players. Atletico Madrid, known for making high-profile Premier League signings, spent around £100m last summer to bring Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher to the Spanish capital from Manchester City and Chelsea, respectively. Romero has long been on Atletico’s radar, but now Bentancur has emerged as another “key target,” according to The Times. Bentancur, who joined Tottenham from Juventus in early 2022, has been a consistent starter under Ange Postecoglou.…
Napoli’s Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa is reportedly seeking a move away from the Serie A title contenders, with Chelsea emerging as the front-runners for the talented midfielder. Anguissa played a crucial role in Napoli’s 2023 Serie A triumph under Luciano Spalletti. After experiencing a dip in form, similar to many of his teammates, Antonio Conte has helped the midfielder rediscover his best performances. Despite being a regular starter for Napoli, forming a dynamic partnership with Scott McTominay in a box-to-box role, Anguissa is said to be keen on a “change of scenery,” according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The 29-year-old Cameroon international…
Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Manchester City’s James McAtee, joining a host of Premier League and European clubs interested in the talented midfielder ahead of the summer transfer window, according to The Telegraph’s James Ducker. The 22-year-old, who has found consistent game time hard to come by under Pep Guardiola, is expected to leave the Etihad at the end of the season. With his contract set to expire in June 2026, McAtee is unlikely to sign an extension, leaving City open to offers. United, alongside Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, AC Milan, and Bayer Leverkusen, are said to admire the…
Manchester United reportedly pulled out of a deal to sign Eden Hazard in 2012 after his then-agent, John Bico, demanded undisclosed payments, according to a new report more than a decade later. At the time, Hazard was one of Europe’s most sought-after talents, having just guided Lille to a historic league and cup double in 2010/11. Major clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, and Manchester United, were chasing the Belgian winger. United, under Sir Alex Ferguson, had supposedly agreed both a transfer fee with Lille and personal terms with Hazard. However, The Times has now revealed that negotiations collapsed when…
Mikel Arteta didn’t hold back in expressing his frustration with Arsenal’s lackluster performance in a 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace on Wednesday night. The Gunners took the lead twice, but Jean-Philippe Mateta came off the bench to score a stunning equalizer over David Raya in the 83rd minute. The draw left Arsenal stuck on 79 points, now only level with Liverpool, who could secure the Premier League title with a win or draw against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. “I’m disappointed with the result and the performance,” Arteta admitted after his side’s 13th league draw of the season. “We never found…
Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the Copa del Rey final on Saturday without David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga, both of whom are sidelined with injuries. The absences could pose a challenge at left-back, particularly with Barcelona’s star Lamine Yamal to contend with, as both Alaba and Camavinga had been used in that position this season. Both players sustained injuries during Wednesday night’s 1-0 win over Getafe. After the match, Carlo Ancelotti admitted it would be “difficult” for them to feature in the Copa del Rey final, confirming that Camavinga would require a more detailed medical assessment on Thursday. The…
Ansu Fati’s agent, Jorge Mendes, has downplayed concerns about a rift between his client and Barcelona manager Hansi Flick but remained tight-lipped about the forward’s future at the club. Fati has struggled with injuries over the past five years, and even when fit this season, has often found himself sidelined. Flick gave the talented forward a rare Champions League appearance against Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-final first leg earlier this month, stating that Fati “deserved to come on” as Barcelona secured a 4-0 win at home. However, Fati was left on the bench during Barcelona’s 3-1 loss to Celta Vigo…
Real Madrid are reportedly considering appointing Santiago Solari as interim coach to cover the gap between Carlo Ancelotti’s expected departure and the appointment of a permanent replacement, according to reports. Ancelotti, who returned to Madrid in 2021 and led the club to two Champions League titles in four seasons, is set to part ways with the club after a disappointing season. The team’s exit in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, combined with losing the domestic title to Barcelona, means Ancelotti is likely to be dismissed 12 months before his contract expires. With Ancelotti tipped to become Brazil’s head coach…