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Real Madrid are reportedly on high alert as they monitor the unfolding legal drama at Manchester City, with club president Florentino Perez eyeing a potential swoop for several Etihad stars. The Spanish giants are among a host of European heavyweights waiting to see if severe sanctions could force a fire sale of world-class talent in the coming transfer windows.

Europe's most powerful domestic competitions have formed a united front to demand a total overhaul of how FIFA is governed. The Premier League, La Liga, the Bundesliga, and Serie A issued a scathing joint assessment of Gianni Infantino's leadership following a series of high-profile controversies.