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Marc Guehi was reportedly 'angry' and disappointed after his failed transfer from Crystal Palace to Liverpool on Deadline Day, with Palace blocking the move to retain him, leading Guehi to consider rejecting a contract extension and relinquishing his captaincy. Interest from Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Juventus suggests he may have options in Europe, and Liverpool is expected to revisit negotiations next year.
FIFA's upcoming World Club Cup, set to debut in 2025, faces skepticism due to poor ticket sales, fan disinterest, and ongoing conflicts with UEFA, highlighting its struggle to establish a global club competition and potentially reinforcing European dominance in soccer.
UEFA's latest European Club Finance and Investment Landscape Report reveals that Real Madrid topped the list of revenue earners in Europe for the 2023 financial year, generating 841 million euros, slightly ahead of Manchester City and Barcelona. The report also highlights Real Madrid's significant salary decrease and their strong TV revenue, while acknowledging the overall improvement in the financial health of clubs since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Giovanni Reyna is determined to leave Borussia Dortmund in January and has been offered to several top European clubs, with his agent Jorge Mendes and father Claudio working to secure the best move, either on loan or permanently. Dortmund is reportedly seeking around €15 million for the transfer. Reyna has been offered to clubs in France, Spain, and Portugal, as well as potential destinations in the Premier League. Despite limited playing time this season, Spanish clubs are particularly interested in Reyna, and he and his team have two weeks to make a decision.
Saudi Arabia's Pro League ranked second in the world in terms of spending on soccer transfer fees, with over $1 billion spent this summer. The country's four largest clubs, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr, and Al-Hilal, dominated the spending, with three of them owned by the country's Public Investment Fund. The high levels of investment have drawn criticism from human rights groups, but Saudi Arabia's interest in sports investment is driven by its young population and the desire for financial returns. The future of Manchester United, which experienced a sharp drop in shares, has also been linked to potential Saudi interest. Despite concerns, the impact of Saudi Arabia's soccer push on European football is not seen as a significant threat. The country is set to host the FIFA Club World Cup in December and is reportedly targeting the hosting of the 2034 World Cup.