Jorge Mendes Pitches Rafael Leão to Roma's Friedkin Family

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Jorge Mendes Pitches Rafael Leão to Roma's Friedkin Family

AC Milan winger is on his way out after a disappointing season, with his contract running until 2028. Mendes proposed the 27-year-old to the Friedkin family today, per Tavolieri. Roma returned to the Champions League under Gasperini after a top-four finish last season, their first since 2017-18. Formal negotiations have not begun, per Calciomercato.

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Rodri's Barcelona Transfer Worth Up to $88.5 Million

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Rodri's Barcelona Transfer Worth Up to $88.5 Million

Barcelona will pay $69.5 million up front for Rodri, with bonuses pushing the total to $88.5 million, per Moretto. His salary jumps from $12.7 million at Manchester City to $17.4 million per season. The Ballon d'Or winner arrives today, undergoes a medical tomorrow morning, and will be presented to fans at the Gamper Trophy on Wednesday.

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Formal Letter Urges FIFA to Block Gianni Infantino From 2027 Election

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Formal Letter Urges FIFA to Block Gianni Infantino From 2027 Election

Infantino has held power since 2016 and won re-election twice, but FIFA's statutes cap the presidency at 12 years. A formal letter argues he should be barred from next year's election, citing a term-limit violation, per The Athletic. FIFA does not count his initial stint completing Blatter's cycle as a full term. A fourth would extend his reign to 15.

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Rodri Asks Fermín Lopez for Number 16 Ahead of Barcelona Move

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Rodri Asks Fermín Lopez for Number 16 Ahead of Barcelona Move

Fermín will hand over the number 16 and switch to 7, freed by Torres' departure to PSG, per Romano. Rodri requested the shirt during direct conversations with his fellow Spaniard ahead of his move from Manchester City. The Ballon d'Or winner wore 16 at City and with Spain at the World Cup, where he won the Golden Ball.

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Martin Odegaard Says Arsenal Are Focused on Defending Their Premier League Title

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Martin Odegaard Says Arsenal Are Focused on Defending Their Premier League Title

Odegaard scored Arsenal's third goal in the 3-0 win in the Community Shield over Manchester City on Sunday. "We played brilliant football. We've shown we're ready. We're serious," he said. Arsenal won the Premier League last season for the first time since 2004. "When you get a taste of how nice it is, you want to do it again."


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Barcelona Reach $88M Rodri Agreement With Manchester City

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Barcelona Reach $88M Rodri Agreement With Manchester City

Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle worth $87.8M for Rodri, with City set to receive $68.8M up front and expecting at least $82M through achievable add-ons. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue. The 2024 Ballon d’Or winner has under 12 months left on his City deal and prefers Camp Nou.

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