Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, recently revealed his choice for the greatest teammate he ever played with. Despite witnessing Lionel Messi's rise, Deco surprisingly picked Ronaldinho, citing his unique technical brilliance, even though he called Messi the most complete.
Vitor Roque's Palmeiras exit from the Club World Cup meant Barcelona missed a €2M bonus. This payment was tied to his performance, underscoring the financial implications of his controversial transfer from Barcelona back to Brazil.
Inter Milan is reportedly eyeing Palmeiras' Richard Rios as a potential midfield reinforcement, especially if Hakan Calhanoglu departs. They face stiff competition from top Premier League clubs for the Colombian, whose valuation is around €28-30m.
Ruben Rodrigues has left Oxford United for Brazilian side EC Vitoria, surprising fans ahead of the U's pre-season tour. His departure sparks debate over his impact during his Championship tenure.
