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Real Madrid have formally asked UEFA to strip Barcelona of all trophies won during the period they paid former referee official Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira, according to AS.
Real Madrid have gone to UEFA with a bold request: strip Barcelona of every trophy won during Jose Maria Enriquez Negreira’s employment period.
According to AS, Madrid want the Catalan club to hand over documentation covering 2010 to 2018, aiming to establish what anti-corruption controls existed at the time — and whether they were actually enforced.
The request ties back to Barcelona’s 2023 bribery charges, centred on payments made to Negreira, the former vice-president of the Spanish referees’ technical committee.
Courts determined the club funnelled several million euros to him between 2001 and 2018, a period now classified as criminal conduct.
Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer from Leeds United to serve as back-up to Senne Lammens.
Manchester United have wrapped up their second signing in as many days, bringing in veteran goalkeeper Karl Darlow on a free transfer from Leeds United, according to The Independent.
The 35-year-old Wales international has penned a two-year deal, with an option for a third, and will serve as back-up to Senne Lammens.
Darlow’s arrival looks set to push Altay Bayindir toward the exit, with the Turkish goalkeeper linked with a return home. United have already loaned Andre Onana to Trabzonspor this month, while Tom Heaton recently signed a new one-year deal.
The move comes a day after United confirmed Andrey Santos’ £48 million arrival from Chelsea, with Youri Tielemans’ switch from Aston Villa also closing in.
Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti firmly denies any plans to depart, even with a reported £20m price tag and interest from Lyon. Elsewhere, Celtic’s Daizen Maeda has reiterated his strong desire to play in the Premier League, while Hearts face a setback as a transfer target is declared unavailable.
Semi-Final Security Boost
Rivalry Watch: England vs. Argentina
Authorities are ramping up security for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina in Atlanta. This highly anticipated match rekindles one of international football’s biggest rivalries. Police acknowledge historical tensions, recalling the 1982 Falklands War. England seeks its first World Cup final since 1966 against the defending champions.
Asllani Extends Deal!
London City Lionesses captain Kosovare Asllani will sign a one-year contract extension despite suffering a complex multi-ligament injury, including an ACL rupture. Her current deal was expiring. The club’s move supports the Sweden international’s recovery, though her return to play for the club is uncertain.
Everton Set to Sign Blundell Permanently
Blundell Nears Permanent Everton Move
Everton is nearing a permanent deal for defender Hannah Blundell. She impressed during her loan spell last season, making 12 appearances for the club. The 32-year-old, previously with Manchester United, is now a free agent.
Bartoli on Deschamps: Friend, Winner, Competitor
Wimbledon champion Marion Bartoli hails France manager Didier Deschamps as a ‘winner and true friend.’ As Deschamps prepares to lead France in their World Cup semi-final against Spain, Bartoli offers insights into their 13-year bond. She reveals his competitive spirit extends to padel with legends like Zidane and Iniesta, and his unwavering motivation despite personal loss, emphasizing his drive for further World Cup glory.
France’s football star Michael Olise’s origin story starts closer to home than anticipated. Uncover the unexpected journey that shaped this talent, with the full article available exclusively to UK readers. This revealing piece promises insights into the early influences on the celebrated player.
Patrick Vieira has emerged as the leading candidate to become Senegal’s new head coach following Pape Thiaw’s dismissal after the team’s World Cup Round of 32 exit.
Senegal’s search for a new head coach already has a leading candidate: Patrick Vieira according to Beinsports.
The Dakar-born former France international is reportedly the top choice to replace Pape Thiaw, who was dismissed after Senegal’s Round of 32 exit at the 2026 World Cup, a disappointing end despite the Lions of Teranga’s AFCON triumph months earlier.
Vieira, a 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 winner with France, built his playing career at Arsenal, Juventus, Inter Milan, Manchester City, AC Milan, and AS Cannes.
As a coach, he’s led New York City FC, Nice, Crystal Palace, Strasbourg, and Genoa.Whoever takes charge inherits a squad seeking unity ahead of September’s AFCON qualifiers.
WSL Move for Murphy
Republic of Ireland international Emily Murphy, 23, is set to join Women’s Super League club Brighton. Last season, she was Newcastle’s top scorer with six goals and four assists in 15 starts. Murphy still has a year left on her current contract. Newcastle is reportedly in advanced discussions to sell her for a club-record fee.