Atlético Madrid striker Julián Alvarez has ended his professional relationship with agent Fernando Hidalgo after his failed summer move to Barcelona, according to reporter Rubén Uría. Barca chased the Argentine all summer as a replacement for the departed Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, but Atlético refused to sell despite the player's public plea to leave. Sporting director Deco has since confirmed Barcelona have moved on, with Raphinha thriving as the team's No. 9, while Lewandowski has resurfaced at Chicago Fire in MLS.
The Saudi Pro League and SAFF have handed Al-Taawoun a two-match stadium ban and a £20,000 fine after fans targeted Al-Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves with offensive chants about his late teammate Diogo Jota.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the Saudi Pro League have sanctioned Al-Taawoun with a fine and a two-match stadium closure after supporters directed offensive chants about the late Diogo Jota at Al-Hilal midfielder Rúben Neves.
The Saudi Pro League has fined Al-Taawoun around £20,000 and ordered the club to play two matches behind closed doors after a small group of supporters chanted the name of the late Diogo Jota at Rúben Neves during a 6-0 home defeat to Al-Hilal. Cristiano Ronaldo demanded action, while Saudi football figures and the federation condemned the incident as lacking 'humanity'.
After Manchester United's capitulation from 2-0 up against Brighton in the Milk Cup, head coach Michael Carrick finds himself first in the media's 'crisis' crosshairs, with a daunting trip to Fulham next.
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