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Madrid send UEFA evidence in Vini Jr. racism probe

Real Madrid has sent UEFA “all available evidence” of the alleged racist insult against Vinícius Júnior in the Champions League match against Benfica. “Our club has actively collaborated with the investigation opened by UEFA following the unacceptable episodes of racism experienced during that match,” the club said on Thursday without elaborating on the evidence. UEFA appointed a special investigator on Wednesday to gather evidence about what happened in Lisbon in…

Argentina soccer prez barred from leaving country

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A judge in Argentina has barred the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and four other officials from leaving the country and summoned them to testify regarding the alleged misuse of social security contributions. It is the first relevant legal action against Claudio Tapia, the AFA´s top official, who is facing several investigations into his assets and the financial management of the organization. Judge Diego…

Barça on Super League exit: No benefit to stay

Barcelona president Joan Laporta said the club quit the European Super League to “rejoin the football family” and because of an “uncomfortable” relationship with Real Madrid. Barça officially announced their withdrawal from the Super League on Saturday, leaving Madrid as the only remaining club from the 12 that launched the project in 2021. The Catalan club’s decision came after reestablishing relations with UEFA, the organisers of the Champions League, and…

Real Madrid’s big transfer questions: What to do about Vini Jr., Bellingham, Paz this summer?

As is usually the case for Real Madrid, the January transfer window this season was a quiet one for the LaLiga giants. Young striker Endrick joined Lyon on loan for the rest of the season, but the biggest moves in and out of the Bernabéu last month involved coaches, with Xabi Alonso being fired and Álvaro Arbeloa being promoted from the club’s B team to replace him. But despite that…

Bayern wonderkid Karl reveals Real Madrid dream

Bayern Munich wonderkid Lennart Karl has revealed that he “definitely” wants to play for Real Madrid at some point in his career, calling the Spanish giants his “dream club.” Karl, 17, has already made history this season, becoming Bayern’s youngest every goalscorer in the Champions League as well their youngest player to score and assist in a Bundesliga game. “FC Bayern is a very big club. It’s a dream to…

Rice on Gyökeres: Wouldn’t be top without him

Declan Rice has hailed goal-shy Viktor Gyökeres as one of the best strikers in the world — and claimed Arsenal will not be able to end their 22-year wait for a Premier League title without him. Rice scored twice in Arsenal’s 3-2 win at Bournemouth — the club’s fifth in a row in the league — to maintain their advantage at the top of the able. However, Gyökeres’ open-play goal…

Transfer rumors, news: Rodrygo lined up by Arsenal, Man City

Club Brugge defender Joel Ordóñez nears a move to Liverpool, while Premier League sides Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City are all potential destinations for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s grades – Sources: Rosenior frontrunner to replace Maresca at Chelsea – Amorim on January transfers at Man United: ‘No conversations’ –…

Transfer rumors, news: Liverpool want Camavinga, Salah to Roma?

Manchester United are interested in signing Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta while Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is on the radar of Liverpool and AS Roma will wait until the summer to move for Mohamed Salah. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe. Transfers home page | Men’s summer grades | Women’s grades – Chelsea confirm Maresca exit amid poor Premier League run –…

FIFA hails 5M WC ticket requests amid backlash

FIFA said Friday that it had received 5 million ticket requests in the first 24 hours of the third phase of ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup, despite widespread backlash from supporter groups to the latest prices. World soccer’s governing body said the figures showed that “demand from around the world reached extraordinary levels,” as fans were able to request tickets for specific matchups for the first time following…