Today’s 5⃣ top stories: Diomandé ready, Argentina-Spain sanctions...

Football never stops with transfers, controversies, matches... so let’s run through the five stories you can’t miss this Thursday.

Yan Diomandé, ready for Real Madrid

That’s according to 'MARCA', which has been with the Ivorian winger in Leipzig. Diomandé is already in the middle of moving and ready to return to Madrid, where he previously played for Leganés. He is expected to become a new Real Madrid player in the coming hours.

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Infantino defends himself amid worldwide rejection

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The FIFA president’s idea is to privatize part of the World Cup to generate more revenue. However, he has come up against heavy criticism and outright rejection from many federations.

In response, he defended himself by saying: "It is a golden opportunity to drive the development of football worldwide".

Sanctions for Argentina-Spain?

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FIFA has opened an investigation against the five people involved in the incidents after the final whistle of Argentina-Spain.

The statement says:

"The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has received the report of the appointed prosecutor for disciplinary and ethics cases regarding the incidents that occurred during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ final (Spain vs Argentina) and, following the recommendation contained therein, has opened disciplinary proceedings — for possible breaches of article 14, paragraph 1, letter i), of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (aggression) — against Argentine players Nahuel Molina (two charges, one completed and one attempted) and Leandro Paredes (three charges), as well as against Argentine coaching staff member Roberto Ayala (one charge). Disciplinary proceedings have also been opened — for possible breaches of article 14, paragraph 1, letter b), of the FIFA Disciplinary Code (unsporting conduct) — against Argentine players Nahuel Molina (one charge) and Thiago Almada (one charge), as well as Spanish player Pablo Martín Páez Gavira 'Gavi' (one charge)".

Sanctions are expected to be announced soon.

Roberto Mancini, unveiled with Italy

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After Pep Guardiola’s 'NO', the veto on Andrea Pirlo, and the resignations of Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, Roberto Mancini has been unveiled as Italy’s new head coach.

River Plate come crashing back down

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River Plate’s third consecutive defeat, and it’s turning into a drama. The 'Millonarios' lost narrowly to Gimnasia (1-0) and have started the Clausura in crisis. So much so that they are bottom of the standings in their 'Group B' after two matchdays. Coudet is furious.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.

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