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Barça takes next step in financial recovery
Barcelona has proudly announced that the club's financial recovery is heading in the right direction. The renowned firm Morningstar DBRS has upgraded the club’s credit rating from stable to positive. The higher the rating, the more likely it is that a club is expected to meet its financial obligations.
Sarri turned up his nose at Saudi Arabia: 'I don't care how much they offer'
We won’t be seeing Maurizio Sarri in Saudi Arabia anytime soon. The 66-year-old coach, who recently returned to Lazio, confirmed that he held talks with a club from the Middle East, but the Italian couldn’t be persuaded even with a massive salary offer.
Sérgio Conceição is the favourite to take over at Al Nassr, according to reports in Italy
Sérgio Conceição has emerged as the top candidate to coach Al Nassr after Luciano Spalletti turned down a €18 million-a-year offer.
FIFA hands out heavy punishment to expelled Boca Juniors players
It appears very likely that Ander Herrera and Nicolás Figal will not feature again in the Club World Cup. Both Boca Juniors players have been suspended for four matches following their red cards against Benfica. Andrea Belotti (Benfica) has also received his punishment.
Huijsen may still hope for a trophy in England
He no longer plays for Bournemouth and has even made his official debut for Real Madrid, but Dean Huijsen can still hope to receive a prestigious honour in England. The defender has been shortlisted for the PFA Young Player of the Year award due to his performances last season.
Fluminense goalkeeper could become the oldest player ever at a Club World Cup
The oldest player at the Club World Cup will take the field on Tuesday evening against Borussia Dortmund: Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio. And if he also plays in the final, he will become the oldest player ever at a Club World Cup.
Reijnders makes immediate debut for Manchester City after top transfer
Tijjani Reijnders makes his debut in Manchester City's first match at the Club World Cup. The Dutch international is given a spot in the starting lineup by Pep Guardiola against Wydad Casablanca.
Urawa captain reveals why he didn’t shake hands with River Plate players
Norwegian defender Marius Hoibraten, captain of Urawa Red Diamonds, apologized after a viral moment in which he failed to shake hands with River Plate players before their Club World Cup match.
Sergio Ramos names former teammate as Ballon d'Or favorite
Sergio Ramos has made his Ballon d'Or pick clear. The former Real Madrid captain is backing the top scorer of his old club and former teammate at Paris Saint-Germain Kylian Mbappé: "Despite the lack of trophies."
Club Brugge willing to spend millions for Ludovit Reis
Ludovit Reis is set to make a remarkable transfer. The Hamburger SV midfielder, who spent several years playing for the Dutch U21 team, is being sold to Club Brugge, which is paying six million euros for him.