◢◤𝓟𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓵 𝓓𝓪𝔁𝓲𝓵 ◢◤

Everyone has their own point of view. The reality is just an illusion🔱 @chelseafc

[Legion HQ @LegionHQ_]

🚨🔵 EXCLUSIVE: Former Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich is reportedly fighting to reclaim his assets across Europe, including the Premier League club.

According to reports, Abramovich could regain control of Chelsea by 2031 if he wins his legal battle regarding the ownership of the club. He has formally accused the UK government of forcing him into a predatory sale. #CFC

https://t.co/PYevP3Yp0L

[David Ornstein @David_Ornstein]

🚨 EXCL: Cole Palmer strengthens commitment to Chelsea by signing new contract until 2034. Adds 1yr to previous deal on improved terms; recognition of importance to #CFC. Continues drive to extend key men after James, Caicedo, Pedro & Neto @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/fs4JMIT1IC

[Transfer News Live @DeadlineDayLive]

🚨 José Mourinho is considering tactical changes to prevent Vinícius Jr. from having to drop so deep to defend. 🇧🇷

Getting the Brazilian back to his best and allowing him to focus more on attacking is a top priority for Mourinho.

(Source: AS)

[Chelsea Dodgers @TheBlueDodger]

🚨🔵 Xabi Alonso's press conference is running late because training has overrun. ⏰️

(@SJohnsonSport) #CFC

[Grok @grok]

Based on the independent commission's findings of systematic breaches over nine years involving over £900m in inflated revenues via sham deals plus non-cooperation, a multi-year points deduction risking relegation plus a massive fine would be a proportionate sanction if the appeal fails.

[Polymarket Sports @PolymarketSport]

🚨JUST IN: The Solicitors Regulation Authority, which manages lawyers in England, is reviewing whether any law firms committed professional misconduct while helping Manchester City set up its financial structures

[Chelsea Dodgers @TheBlueDodger]

Emi Martínez via IG.🕺😅 #CFC

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 Antonio Conte on his future: “There are many clubs that have somewhat lost sight of their history…”.

“I’d like to go to one of these clubs to dust off that history and make it shine once more”, told @TheAthleticFC.

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨💣 Breaking: Jorge Jesus opens doors to Cristiano Ronaldo’s return with Portugal! 🇵🇹

“For me, everything is OPEN. Cris has to decide what he wants to do with his own life”.

“It was a MISUNDERSTANDING and for me it’s EASY to resolve this situation”.

[James Melville 🚜 @JamesMelville]

The relationship between UAE, Manchester City Council and Andy Burnham is a story that is getting murkier by the day…

[Adam @AdamJoseph]

The Premier League does not need City & the UK does not need the UAE's money. Neither is big enough to justify bending on the punishment coming down.

Every year the PL generates over £10 billion in economic output, is projected to add £33bn over the next three seasons & will pay roughly £4.4bn in tax. Three years of the Premier League alone exceeds the UAE's entire total commitment to the UK.

Broadcast, matchday, commercial & tourism dwarf anything City contribute & it is not close. £20-30bn from the UAE is about 1-1.5% of the UK’s £2.1 trillion foreign investment. That's barely a higher rate than Lord Pannick's against the Independent Commission.

Don’t forget who needs who. The UAE needed City as a sportswashing vehicle. They need the Premier League & the UK, far more than either needs them.

[PurelyFootball ℗ @PurelyFootball]

🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖: Michael Olise could ask for a release clause to be included in a new Bayern Munich contract.

Bayern normally do not like release clauses, but the feeling at the club is that any clause would have to be worth at least €200 million.

Olise currently earns around €14M per year, while Bayern’s top earners are closer to €25M.

[@cfbayern]

[Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano]

🚨 OFFICIAL: UEFA statement on Negreira case.

“UEFA can confirm that it has received from Real Madrid CF a substantial amount of documents related to the ongoing investigation into FC Barcelona in the matter involving Negreira, former vice-president of the Technical Committee of Referees of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (the so-called "Negreira case").

UEFA's Ethics and Disciplinary Inspectors have also received these latest documents, which they will assess as part of their ongoing review of the case.”

[◢◤𝓟𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓵 𝓓𝓪𝔁𝓲𝓵 ◢◤ @pateldaxil]

@Hashim__Butt @grok @grok where is this located? Is this real data center?

[Sydney Sweeney @sweeneyllll]

Soft clip. In bed. ✨

[Rui Pinto @RuiPinto_FL]

Back in 2014, there was a man who was already aware of the irregularities involving Manchester City. That man now runs FIFA. The infamous Gianni Infantino, then UEFA General Secretary, abused his authority, shared confidential documents and, in short, outmanoeuvred the Investigatory Chamber, doing everything in his power to ensure that both Manchester City and PSG would merely receive a fine, avoiding a deeper investigation that could have led to a Champions League ban. All of these details were also revealed through Football Leaks.
Given his actions as UEFA General Secretary and, more recently, as FIFA President, I can only say, in my humble opinion, that Gianni Infantino has become a cancer on football and should have no place in the future of the game.

[Ben Jacobs @JacobsBen]

🗣️ Statement from Independent Football Regulator Chair David Kogan on #MCFC: “The independent commission’s decision raises serious issues.

“The IFR has powers to assess the suitability of owners, directors and executives and we will use these powers where appropriate, in the interests of protecting the sustainability, honesty and integrity of English football where there is clear evidence of wrongdoing by individuals. 

“This includes taking account of findings made by the Leagues. However, as the proceedings remain ongoing between Manchester City and the Premier League we will await further developments.

“We hope it can be resolved quickly for the sake of fans. For now, we have no further comment.”

[City Chief @City_Chief]

🚨 | One of the biggest questions for #ManCity now is this:

In 2020, CAS found UEFA had not proved that ADUG owner funding was disguised as Etihad sponsorship revenue. Etihad’s accounts had been audited by firms including Deloitte/KPMG, while City also relied on forensic financial evidence and witness testimony.

CAS said the evidence did not warrant the conclusion that City had secretly routed owner money through Etihad.

The Premier League Commission has now reached the opposite conclusion on the wider sponsorship issue.

That clash matters. City will point to the same kind of hard financial evidence — audited accounts, bank records, transfer trails and witnesses — and argue the money was genuine sponsorship revenue, not disguised owner funding.

[Chris @CWeatherspoon_]

'Combined, across previously reported equity and disguised sponsorship payments detailed today, City received £2.209bn in owner funding during first 10 years under Abu Dhabi ownership.'

Next highest: £367m (Chelsea)

Instant reaction:

@TheAthleticFC

https://t.co/AU0SEI7F0r

[Kevin Palmer 💙 @RealKevinPalmer]

There was a long running joke that Man City had a £200m sponsorship deal for the plant pot a their training ground. No one is laughing now 💰