Erling Haaland and his father Alf-Inge have each purchased properties on a luxury Manchester City housing development in Abu Dhabi, according to reports. The move comes amid ongoing scrutiny of the Premier League club's broader activities. Meanwhile, FIFA is facing renewed controversy after allegedly failing to publicly declare millions of dollars in payments made to Gianni Infantino beyond his standard salary and bonus, in an apparent breach of its own statutes.
In domestic football, the EFL and Premier League remain just £27m apart in negotiations over a new financial solidarity package for the men's game. Rugby officials are also preparing stricter rules to prevent a Manchester City-style scandal, including potential restrictions on foreign-state ownership of clubs. Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is set to extend his contract by 12 months to 2028, while former Manchester United forward Memphis Depay has been blamed for Corinthians' struggles in Brazil.
In Scottish football, ex-manager Craig Levein claimed he once attended an exorcism with former Prime Minister Gordon Brown while attempting to sign a player for Raith Rovers.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing