Swiss federal prosecutors confirmed on Thursday that they would not challenge the acquittals of Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini, effectively closing the long-running case against the two former giants of world football. With that, after a decade of legal battles, accusations, and high-profile trials, the curtain has finally come down on one of football’s most infamous sagas.
Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen has reportedly informed the club that he wants to join Newcastle, which might open the door for Alexander Isak to complete his much-anticipated move to Liverpool. Despite his plea, chairman Jeff Shi has made it crystal clear: there will be no exit this window, as revealed by The Athletic.
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Former Newcastle United midfielder Chris Waddle has urged his old club to cut ties with Alexander Isak immediately, branding the striker’s drawn-out transfer drama a “shambles” that has humiliated the club. With Liverpool circling with a £150 million ($203m) bid, the saga has dominated Newcastle’s summer, leaving fans furious, executives scrambling, and the dressing room clouded with uncertainty.
Now that FC Bayern Munich have reached the Champions League semi-finals, the question arises: how much in prize money and bonuses has FCB earned so far? SPOX has the answer.
Former Premier League midfielder Danny Murphy has launched a scathing attack on Ruben Amorim and blamed the manager for Manchester United's rapid decline. The ex-Liverpool star has delivered a damning assessment of Amorim, claiming the Portuguese coach’s tactical setup is crippling the club and dragging its midfielders backwards. Murphy, never shy of a strong opinion, claimed Amorim’s obsession with his rigid system has turned Old Trafford into a graveyard for creativity.
Arsenal have reportedly stepped up the pace in the final days of the transfer window by opening direct negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapie. The Gunners, determined to bolster their backline before the deadline slams shut, are now thrashing out the fine print of a potential agreement after already agreeing personal terms with the 23-year-old.