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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.
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.
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.
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.
Promising Espanyol goalkeeper is Barcelona’s first signing
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Joan García. The 24-year-old goalkeeper had the €25 million release clause in his contract activated, according to Espanyol. García himself shared a farewell video on his social media.
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.
Arrows aimed at referee after Boca-Benfica battle: 'He ruined the match'
With three red cards and four yellow cards, the match between Boca Juniors and Benfica at the Club World Cup spiraled out of control, and the criticism is now directed at referee César Ramos.
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.
Bayer Leverkusen also traveled to the Netherlands with Ten Hag for preseason preparations
Bayer Leverkusen has revealed more details about their first preseason under coach Erik ten Hag. The German club will play against VfL Bochum, Fortuna Sittard, and Chelsea in the lead-up to the start of the season in Germany.
Nearly 38-year-old Pedro shows no signs of stopping and extends his contract for another year
In just a month, good old Pedro Rodríguez will turn 38, but the forward is far from finished. He’s coming off his best season in years and has been rewarded with a contract extension at Lazio.