Sunlight falls across the turf at the Santos training ground, where first-team practice is underway. Yet the club’s most famous icon is nowhere to be seen on the pitch. Instead, Neymar Junior spent a few indifferent moments inside the main complex before stepping into his vehicle and departing without seeking permission, leaving his scheduled recovery […]

Atlético Madrid are attempting to engineer a dual-purpose transfer strategy aimed at strengthening their defensive line while simultaneously securing the long-term future of star striker Julián Álvarez. The Spanish club are actively pursuing Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero, believing his arrival in the Spanish capital will persuade Álvarez to abandon his desire for a […]

Global football has been plunged into an unprecedented governance crisis following a controversial proposal to sell shares in FIFA’s flagship tournaments. In response to the fallout surrounding FIFA President Gianni Infantino, three of the governing body’s own vice-presidents have initiated preliminary discussions to launch an independent international tournament. According to a report published by the […]