Nicolò Zaniolo, formerly on loan at Fiorentina, has accepted a €15,000 fine for his involvement in a locker room altercation with Roma youth players Mattia Almaviva and Marco Litti at Viola Park on May 26. An investigation confirmed an altercation occurred.
Post-match drama unfolded as Chelsea defeated PSG 3-0 in the Club World Cup final. Luis Enrique was seen pushing Joao Pedro, sparking a heated dispute and potentially serious FIFA repercussions for the PSG coach.
Crystal Palace has been controversially demoted from the Europa League to the Conference League by UEFA, citing multi-club ownership rules concerning John Textor's shares in both Palace and Lyon. Chairman Steve Parish labels it a 'terrible injustice' and vows to appeal, even as Textor's stake is sold.
Real Madrid's Club World Cup ambitions are clashing with La Liga's demanding calendar. Despite a request for postponement of their season opener, La Liga has reportedly rejected it, setting the stage for a tense standoff.
