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🚨 There are fears within the Premier League that the integrity of the competition — and the value of its multi-billion-pound broadcasting rights — could be seriously damaged if Manchester City are not handed a severe punishment. ⚠️🔵

One leading football administrator, referring to the value of the league’s TV deal, said: “There were five billion reasons for the verdict.”

(Source: Yahoo Sports)

🚨 Lionel Scaloni has admitted Argentina will never be the same without Lionel Messi, as the legendary forward prepares for his final appearance for the national team. 😢🇦🇷

The end of an era is approaching for Argentina and one of the greatest international careers football has ever seen.

(Source: GOAL)

🚨 Steven Gerrard has revealed that Manchester United once explored the possibility of signing him from Liverpool — with Gary Neville tasked with sounding him out while on England duty. 😳🔴

🗣 Gerrard:

“When I was away with England, Gary said, ‘Can I have a word?’ and I said, ‘Yeah, come in.’ He went, ‘Look, don’t shoot the messenger, but I’ve been told to ask the question if there’s any possibility—any small possible chance—you would play for Manchester United.’ I said, ‘Gary, just leave.’”

Imagine Gerrard in a Manchester United shirt… 🤯

(Source: Open Goal)

🚨 Portugal are NOT currently in talks with Cristiano Ronaldo over a potential farewell match, despite reports from L’Équipe. 🇵🇹

Ronaldo’s international future remains OPEN, with the Portuguese FA still hoping to repair the relationship and convince CR7 to return to the national team. A decision is expected after tonight’s clash with Norway.

(Source: Record Portugal)

🚨🇺🇸🗣 Jesse Marsch on Manchester City's guilty verdict:

“I think Man City should be punished severely. I think they should have to go down, and by the way, everyone knew about it. Everyone knew. When they said they got Erling Haaland for £52m, it’s like: ‘Yeah, OK, sure!’ "

"That summer [2022], us and Man City were the only teams that said we made money. For us, we did make money, because we sold Raphinha, we sold Kalvin Phillips [to City]."

"We had a lot left over from what we bought. At the time, we weren’t in a position financially to not save. Our ownership didn’t have deep pockets. Whereas when Man City says this, I was literally like, ;Are you kidding me? Is this some kind of joke?'"

Do you agree with him? 🤔

🚨 Leeds United aren't planning on letting Dan James leave, but the 28-year-old could look to depart in January.

(Source: Football Insider)

🚨 Portugal are working around the clock to try and convince Cristiano Ronaldo to return for one final match. 🇵🇹

The idea would be for CR7 to play a farewell game in front of the Portuguese fans, giving him the chance to say goodbye on the pitch and bring the curtain down on his legendary international career.

(Source: L’Équipe)

🚨 Roma are planning a contract extension for Mario Hermoso.

(Source: Nico Schira)

🚨 Arsenal, Barcelona, AC Milan, and Juventus all want to sign 15-year-old Borussia Dortmund midfielder Justin Ejodamen.

Scouts have been spotted keeping tabs on the youngster who has been likened to Jude Bellingham due to his technical ability, physical strength and composure in possession.

(Source: TEAMtalk)

🚨 Manchester United are keeping tabs on AC Milan midfielder Youssouf Fofana during his loan spell at Sevilla. 🇫🇷

United scouts are monitoring the 27-year-old, with Sevilla facing a major battle to sign him permanently due to growing interest from the Premier League.

(Source: Ficherio)

🚨 Manchester United are considering a January move for Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. 🇫🇷

However, any deal is likely to depend on United first finding a buyer for Joshua Zirkzee to make room in their squad.

(Source: Football Insider)

🚨 Real Madrid remain interested in Juventus star Kenan Yıldız, with the Turkish international still firmly on their radar. 🇹🇷

Yıldız is committed to Juventus, but there is an acceptance that the Italian giants must return to Europe’s elite if they are to keep the 21-year-old long-term.

(Source: Gazzetta dello Sport)

🚨 Lamine Yamal has urged Barcelona NOT to splash out on a superstar striker such as Erling Haaland or Julián Alvarez. 👀🔵🔴

Instead, Yamal wants Barça to put their faith in highly-rated 18-year-old Egyptian striker Hamza Abdelkarim and give the youngster his opportunity in the first team. 🇪🇬

(Source: El Nacional)

🚨 Rico Lewis has been promoted from England’s U21s to the senior squad ahead of the clash with Czech Republic.

The 21-year-old is a late addition to the Three Lions squad following the injury to Nico O’Reilly.

(Source: England)

🚨 Real Madrid and Liverpool remain firmly in the race to sign Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise. 🇫🇷

Olise is yet to decide whether to leave Bayern or sign a new contract, but the 24-year-old is INSISTING that any new deal must include a release clause.

(Source: SPORT BILD)

🚨 José Mourinho is ready to DROP Vinícius Júnior from Real Madrid’s starting XI after being left unimpressed by his recent performances. 🇧🇷

Mourinho has NO intention of pushing Vinícius towards the exit — he hopes a spell on the bench will light a fire under the winger and help bring him back to his best. 🔥

(Source: Defensa Central)

🚨 Rival clubs are looking to take advantage of the uncertainty surrounding Manchester City by attempting to poach some of the club’s brightest academy talents. 🔵

City are facing increased interest in their top young prospects at a particularly crucial time — if the club are hit with severe sporting punishments and potential transfer restrictions, they could be forced to rely much more heavily on their academy players.

Losing their best youngsters now could therefore prove especially damaging.

(Source: BBC Sport)

🚨 Pedro Porro wants to leave Tottenham and return to Spain before the start of the 2027/28 season. 🇪🇸

The right-back is prioritising a move to Barcelona as his preferred destination and loves the idea of linking-up with Lamine Yamal at club level.

(Source: Juan Jesus)

🚨 Tottenham are prepared to make a sensational €130M (£113M) January offer for Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez. 🇦🇷

Spurs hope to tempt the Argentine with a contract containing a release clause that would allow him to pursue a future move to Barcelona.

(Source: El Nacional)

🚨 Newcastle are prepared to let Joe Willock leave in January rather than risk losing him for free next summer. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

The 27-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season and talks over a new deal are yet to begin.

He was linked with a move to Beşiktaş in the summer, but a move failed to materialise.

(Source: Football Insider)