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Santos to Face Athletico Without Neymar in Brasileirão Match Without Neymar, Santos may repeat their lineup for the match against Athletico in the 22nd round of the Brasileirão.The star is suspended after receiving his third yellow card, making him unavailable for the match on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. at Vila Belmiro.AdvertisementNeymar, however, started on the bench in Tuesday’s 1-0 victory over Remo in the Copa do Brasil.As a result, coach Cuca will likely keep the same lineup for the upcoming match.In addition to Neymar, center back Lucas Veríssimo and right back Igor Vinicius, who are both recovering from injuries, will…

Headline: Jorge Messi, Father of Lionel Messi, Passes Away at 68 Jorge Messi, the father of renowned footballer Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68 after a prolonged illness. He died early Saturday morning in a hospital located in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina. Earlier this summer, amid speculation surrounding his health during the World Cup, the Messi family issued a statement indicating that Jorge was facing a “health-related situation,” although they did not disclose further details regarding his condition. Jorge played a crucial role in shaping Lionel’s illustrious career, which many consider among the greatest in…

Headline: Barcelona Adjusts Transfer Focus Amid Araujo Loan to Liverpool Barcelona’s transfer strategies have shifted dramatically in the past 24 hours. Initially, the club intended to concentrate solely on securing deals for Julian Alvarez and Rodri. However, this plan altered following reports that the club has reportedly agreed to loan out Ronald Araujo to Liverpool. With Araujo’s departure, Barcelona now finds itself in the market for a new centre-back, as they are experiencing a shortage of depth in their defense. According to sources, including Victor Navarro, the club is eyeing a move for Aymeric Laporte to fill this gap. Laporte…

Spalletti Evaluates New Signings After Friendly Loss to Inter Luciano Spalletti affirmed that he “evaluated carefully” the performances of new signings Kerim Alajbegovic and Randal Kolo Muani before their transfer to Juventus, but acknowledged that Inter was “more of a team than us” in today’s friendly match. The Bianconeri are undergoing significant changes following a sixth-place finish in Serie A last season, which resulted in missing out on Champions League football. In the match held in Perth, Australia, Kolo Muani and Alajbegovic made their debuts as substitutes during a 2-1 friendly loss to Inter. It took longer than anticipated for…

PSG Strikes Early to Lead Against Man Utd in Pre-Season Clash PSG takes the lead as Mbaye scores just two minutes into the match. Newly signed Tielemans sits on the bench for Man Utd. Captain Fernandes is also on the bench for his first match since the World Cup. Man Utd managed wins against Atletico Madrid and Rosenborg but faced a defeat against Wrexham. Check the pre-season schedule for all Premier League teams. Man Utd concedes early goal as PSG leads in pre-season encounter. PSG lead Man Utd in pre-season match as Mbaye scores inside two minutesNew signing Tielemens on…

Liverpool gears up to finalize the loan signing of Ronald Araujo from Barcelona, with the Uruguayan international expected to arrive in the UK on Sunday for a medical examination.AdvertisementAs reported by Sky Sports News reporter Vinny O’Connor, the deal is nearly at its conclusion, which would enable Liverpool to bolster Andoni Iraola’s defensive squad ahead of the upcoming Premier League season.Sky Sports notes, “Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo is set to arrive in the UK on Sunday to complete his loan move to Liverpool.”This move makes sense for Liverpool, who have faced injuries that have left Iraola short on dependable players…

Arsenal Joins Race for PSG’s Bradley Barcola Amid Liverpool’s Pursuit Arsenal has entered the growing competition for Bradley Barcola, according to reports from TeamTalk. The club has initiated contact with the player’s representatives as it evaluates options for its left wing.AdvertisementAs the situation evolves, Liverpool remains the leader in this transfer chase. The Merseyside club has already engaged in discussions with Paris Saint-Germain regarding a potential offer. While they have yet to make a formal bid, their interest is reported to be both genuine and proactive.Barcola is eager for a move, with the 23-year-old reportedly expressing his desire to leave…

Ismaëlo Ganiou Extends Contract with RC Lens Until 2030 Lens centre-back Ismaëlo Ganiou has signed a contract extension with the club, ensuring his stay in the north of France until 2030. The 21-year-old’s original deal was set to expire in two seasons.The announcement occurred just before a pre-season friendly on Saturday, where Lens hosted Premier League side Sunderland.AdvertisementAlthough Ganiou was not listed on the team sheet for the match, he surprised fans by stepping onto the pitch after warm-ups to share the news. This revelation sparked celebrations among the Sang et or supporters. He later posed for a photo with…

Lionel Messi’s Father, Jorge Messi, Passes Away in Argentina at 68 International soccer star Lionel Messi is mourning the loss of his father, Jorge Messi, who reportedly passed away on Friday in Rosario, Argentina, after battling an undisclosed illness. Jorge was 68 years old. The youth soccer club Newell’s Old Boys, where Lionel Messi began his career, announced Jorge’s death with a heartfelt tribute on Saturday. “Club Atlético Newell’s Old Boys bids farewell with deep sorrow and grief to Jorge Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 in the city of Rosario,” the statement from the club said.…

Headline: David Sullivan Attends West Ham’s Carabao Cup Match Against Portsmouth Despite Advisory Former West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan attended the club’s Carabao Cup match versus Portsmouth, despite being advised to refrain from attending home games at the London Stadium.Sullivan resigned from his position as co-chair in June, following allegations from seven women accused him of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour, claims he strongly denies.AdvertisementWest Ham entered the EFL Cup’s opening round for the first time in 15 years, following their relegation from the Premier League last season.This match against Portsmouth marks West Ham’s first game since the allegations…