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Goat Knees 🐐🦵
FIFA backs down on covering up Aussie names, Barcelona to begin new LaLiga season behind closed doors, Globe Soccer announce new awards, Carlo Ancelotti to stand trial for fraud, David Beckham paints a Messi mural, Neymar returns to training, and do Messi’s goat knees confirm he’s the goat?
Toilet Bowl 🚽 🛩️
Brazil’s dominance may lead to new competition, The Danes may breakaway from FIFA, Barcelona to manufacture diamonds with pitch grass, Tottenham supporters hit out at ticket prices, Serie B’s season could be delayed, Man City to tour the US with treble hardware, Former Juventus president hit with ban, and toilet shaped stadiums.
Turtle Power 🐢🔌
The Mbappe power struggle continues, UEFA and CONMEBOL to launch Club Challenge, LaLiga forced to delay semi-automatic VAR until 24/25, England wins U21 Euro’s for first time in 39 years, Inter Miami announce Messi’s unveiling, UEFA to let clubs with owners linked to other clubs play in Europe, Megan Rapinoe to retire after this season, and isn’t plastic bad for turtles?
Beefkane 💪 🍰
FA board director steps down after involvement in failed Crystal Palace takeover, EA Sports to add more immersive viewing experience to LaLiga, Lyon to have transfer and financial activity monitored by DNCG, FA appoint new diversity chief, UEFA uphold Osasuna decison, Man United to crackdown on ticket touting, Historic price caps for LaLiga away tickets, and Harry Kane after six months at Bayern.
Abso Lute Lee No Wan 🙅 🤔
Spanish authorities have new powers to tackle racism, Former PSG coach to face trial over racism, Current PSG star Kylian Mbappe wants a huge salary, Judge drops case against Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde, Serie A will be first to air VAR conversations, and Man United's latest signing.
Creepy Kits 👾 👕
Premier League urged by MPs to make funding deal, WWC set to use NFL-style VAR, UEFA reach decision on Barcelona’s European fate, Offside rule could face change based on Arsene Wenger’s idea, FIFA plan to loan Canadian Soccer $5M, Man City expect to crush revenue expectations, LaLiga name change coming into effect, and Liverpool does a Minecraft mashup for their 23/24 away kit.
Trophy Retirement 🏆️ ❌
Demand for UK Government to step into Premier League deals, Barcelona ready registration guarantee payment, UEFA to change name of Europa Conference League, Man City accused of taking payments from mystery figure, Recently promoted LaLiga side Granda up for sale, Celtic’s pre-season plans chaos, Liberty Media want to invest in PL club, N’Golo Kante purchases Belgian club, and a Premier League players retirement from winning trophies.
Feminine Hygiene 👱♀️ 🛀
FA warned over diversity, UEFA says transfer fees can only be spread over 5 years, €100m Qatari franchise proposal for Barcelona, Inter threaten to build new stadium outside of Milan, UEFA change Super Cup rules, Mourinho suspended for first 10 days of 23/24 season, Saudi Arabia trying to buy referees now, LaLiga hands clubs transfer boost, and the reason Lukaku wants to stay in Italy so bad.
Al-Cohol Spirit 🍾 👻
Canada Soccer is bankrupt, MCO transfer bans, UEFA closing contract loophole, Italian FA bans number 88, Man United revenue grows amid fan protests for sale, Brighton change stadium name and fans accuse them of hating community, Ancelotti and Everton resolve issues, Stormzy buys a club, 82% of female footballers report boot issues, the Saudi Arabia Effect, and Al-Cohol want Jack Grealish for his spirit.
Knock Knock 🚪 👊
League presidents and club owners complaining about Saudi offers, Rashford and PFA claim players involved in too many games, Messi wants to step away from Argentina’s team, Premier League owner calling for salary cap, players’ power of their future, the biggest multi-club projects in football, and Knock knock. Who’s there? It’s a me, Florentino!