Sporting CP's fresh bid for Alberto Costa hits a wall. Juventus plans to keep the full-back, with Coach Igor Tudor impressed by his FIFA Club World Cup displays. A transfer now seems unlikely, despite a reported €13m offer from Sporting.
Juventus has successfully secured Francisco Conceicao from FC Porto for €32m, paid in installments. The deal, higher than his initial release clause, was sealed just before a price hike, with Conceicao forfeiting part of his cut to ensure the move.
Francisco Conceicao rejected Everton's €30m bid, holding out for Juventus despite their low offers. FC Porto remains firm on their €30m release clause, which soon rises to €45m, creating a high-stakes transfer deadlock.
Porto reportedly ready to drop their asking price for winger Francisco Conceicao, potentially paving the way for Juventus to sign him permanently after his successful loan spell. A €3m gap remains in negotiations, with a loan-to-buy option also considered.
Alberto Costa, who joined Juventus just six months ago for €12.5m, might be heading back to Portugal. Sporting CP has reportedly offered €20m, potentially giving Juve a quick and significant profit. His brief Serie A stint could be ending soon.
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.
FC Porto officially names Francesco Farioli, 36, as head coach from 2025-26. The Italian tactician, famed for his philosophy degree, joins on a two-year deal after stints at Ajax, Nice, and Turkish clubs, replacing Martin Anselmi.
The football world is heartbroken by the tragic passing of Liverpool and Portugal star Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre Silva, 26, in a car crash in Spain. Tributes have poured in globally, with a minute of silence observed at the Club World Cup in a poignant moment.
Portuguese football icon Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away, leaves behind an inspiring legacy. His journey from humble Gondomar to global fame showcases unparalleled mental strength and dedication, proving true success knows no boundaries.
Liverpool's Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother Andre, 25, have tragically died in a car crash in Zamora, Spain, following a tyre blowout. The football world mourns an unimaginable loss, just weeks after Jota's marriage.
