Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto brands Gianni Infantino 'a cancer on football' after Manchester City verdict
The whistleblower whose leaks triggered the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City has launched an extraordinary attack on the Fifa president, repeating 2018 allegations that Infantino helped City and PSG avoid serious FFP sanctions.
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Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto brands Gianni Infantino 'a cancer on football' after Manchester City verdict
The whistleblower whose leaks triggered the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City has launched an extraordinary attack on the Fifa president, repeating 2018 allegations that Infantino helped City and PSG avoid serious FFP sanctions.
Matches
Real Sociedad sweep Hearts aside 4-0 to end Women’s Europa Cup run
Heart of Midlothian were knocked out of the Women’s Europa Cup after Real Sociedad won the second leg 4-0 in San Sebastian, completing a 4-0 aggregate victory.
Gordon hails 'top, top quality' Alexander-Arnold after England's Nations League win in Prague
Barcelona forward Anthony Gordon has heaped praise on Real Madrid right-back and England teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold after the pair combined for England's opening goal in a 2-0 Nations League victory over Czechia in Prague.
Hampton's last-gasp heroics earn Chelsea a point in VAR-dominated Lyon stalemate
Hannah Hampton's stunning stoppage-time save preserved a Women's Champions League point for Chelsea as Sonia Bompastor's side played out a goalless draw against her former club Lyon. Salma Paralluelo was denied by an offside flag and Chelsea had two penalties overturned by VAR in a night of high drama but scarce goalmouth action at the Stade des Lumières.
Yamal dazzles, Raphinha hobbles: Barcelona's mixed international break
Lamine Yamal's stunning goals for Spain have been offset by a fresh injury worry over Raphinha, as Barcelona fans question the point of a break that saw Brazil fly to Australia for friendlies.
Rangers eliminated from Women's Europa Cup as Hammarby win 3-0 at Broadwood
Rangers' Women's Europa Cup campaign ends with a 3-0 defeat to Hammarby at Broadwood Stadium, sealing a 5-0 aggregate loss to last season's Swedish runners-up. Ida Hermannsdottir scored twice as the visitors eased into the next round.
Transfers & Teams
Liverpool emerge as contenders for Kevin Schade as Haaland and Foden attract elite interest
Liverpool are reported to have joined the race for Brentford forward Kevin Schade, while Erling Haaland and Phil Foden are drawing interest from Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich. Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh remains keen on Liverpool, and several clubs are monitoring defenders Giorgio Scalvini and Dodo.
Barcelona revive interest in Sporting right-back Iván Fresneda
Barcelona are monitoring Sporting CP defender Iván Fresneda as they assess options at right-back, with Mundo Deportivo reporting the 21-year-old is back on the club’s shortlist amid uncertainty around Jules Koundé and João Cancelo.
People & Analysis
Guardiola's City era will be defined by 'sham-ball', not footballing greatness
Analysis of how Pep Guardiola's decade at Manchester City is being reshaped by the Premier League's allegations of systematic financial rule breaches, with the manager's legacy now inextricably linked to the 'sham contracts' scandal and the 'sham-ball' label.
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Manchester City whistleblower Rui Pinto stripped of protected witness status in Portugal
The Football Leaks creator who exposed Manchester City's finances is no longer a protected witness, with Portuguese police deeming the risk to his safety low despite an assault on him in Lisbon earlier this year.
