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Juventus inquires about Matteo Ruggeri, but Atl'tico Madrid's "25 M price tag proves a sticking point
53+ min ago (241+ words) The Italian left-back impressed in his debut La Liga season, but Juventus isn't ready to pay a premium for a player Atl'tico bought for significantly less just a year ago Juventus wants Matteo Ruggeri. They just don't want him at…...
FIFA's new framework nudges football toward universal release clauses, but a mandate it is not
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (281+ words) An interim regulatory framework effective January 2025 responds to the Diarra ruling and may reshape how player contracts are structured across European football. FIFA's interim Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP) framework, set to take effect on January…...
Virgil van Dijk reflects on potential 100th cap in World Cup final
2+ hour, 29+ min ago (337+ words) The Netherlands captain could reach a century of international appearances on the biggest stage imaginable, and on his 35th birthday no less Virgil van Dijk has done the math, and the numbers line up almost too perfectly. If the Netherlands reach…...
Liverpool seeks 5-7 players for squad reinforcements ahead of summer window
1+ day, 22+ min ago (246+ words) Arne Slot's squad overhaul targets two wingers, midfield reinforcements, and defensive cover as the club prepares for a busy transfer period. Liverpool is planning one of its most ambitious transfer windows in recent memory, targeting between five and seven new…...