Brighton and Hove Albion could be set to lose one of their first-team stars next year, with a fresh report revealing that he’s wanted by a high-profile club in the summer.
Brighton's recent departures
The Seagulls sanctioned the sales of 21 players during the previous window on either a permanent or loan basis, with some of the biggest names to leave for good being the likes of Moises Caicedo, Alexis Mac Allister and Robert Sanchez, but there could soon be more following in their footsteps.
Roberto De Zerbi has Danny Welbeck, James Milner and Adam Lallana who will have all reached the expiration of their deals at the end of the current season (Brighton contracts), so they are likely to be heading for the exit door should they not be offered the chance to extend their stay.
At The Amex, Kaoru Mitoma first joined the club back in 2021 and he’s since gone on to make a total of 60 appearances to date (Transfermarkt – Mitoma statistics), and the left-winger was recently rewarded for his efforts by putting pen to paper on fresh terms.
Back in October, Japan’s international signed an improved contract which means he is set to stay at the club until at least 2027, as per the above outlet, but despite him committing his long-term future just two months ago, that hasn’t stopped the 26-year-old from emerging as a target for an admirer in the Premier League.
Man City interested in Kaoru Mitoma
According to Spanish reports (via The Hard Tackle), Mitoma is of interest to Man City ahead of 2024. The Sky Blues are keen to strike a deal for the forward upon the conclusion of the campaign, with Pep Guardiola being a huge admirer of his target.
Brighton have set a price tag of €70-80m (£59-68m) in order to sanction the sale of their prized asset, so it’ll be interesting to see whether this is a deal that comes to fruition.
Brighton and Hove Albion forward Kaoru Mitoma.
Brighton need to keep "beautiful talent" in Mitoma
In the Premier League this season, Mitoma has racked up seven contributions (four assists and three goals) in 13 appearances, so considering his excellent current form alongside the positive influence he has on the side, Brighton need to do everything that they possibly can to retain his services.
The Kawasaki native, who is sponsored by Puma, has recorded 23 shots over the course of the term which is more than any other of his fellow teammates (FBRef – Brighton statistics), highlighting how he stands out in the final third compared to his peers.
De Zerbi’s “beautiful talent”, as hailed by journalist Josh Bunting, is even a versatile operator having been deployed in five different positions over the grass since the start of his career, including three roles across the frontline and two in the midfield, so it’s a no-brainer of a decision to keep him in the building beyond next summer.
Arsenal are open to offers for Gabriel Jesus in the summer, with the Brazilian forward now playing second fiddle to an in-form Kai Havertz.
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Jesus has slipped down the pecking order
Struggling with his fitness and form
Arsenal ready to offload the striker
WHAT HAPPENED?
Fans have witnessed glimpses of Jesus' brilliance, reminiscent of his performances from the previous season, but these moments have been sporadic at best in the current campaign. Hence, despite having a contract until 2027, Jesus' future at Arsenal is far from certain. According to the club is eyeing reinforcements in attack and could be open to offloading Jesus or Eddie Nketiah to facilitate incoming transfers. Although no concrete offers have surfaced yet, Arsenal's sporting director Edu Gaspar has initiated talks with potential suitors, suggesting that Jesus may have options elsewhere in Europe.
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The emergence of Havertz has reshaped the team's dynamics, pushing Jesus down the pecking order. Since the end of January, Jesus has started just two league games, while on three occasions he remained an unused substitute – which is definitely an ominous sign for a striker of his calibre. Although data comparisons with Havertz reveal similar expected goals (0.4/90 minutes) and successful duel averages (6/game), a stark difference lies in their conversion rates and chance-taking abilities. While Havertz's shot conversion is at 21 per cent, Jesus is stuck at seven per cent. Meanwhile, Havertz has successfully converted 48 per cent of his big chances and Jesus has lacked that cutting edge with a mere 30 per cent conversion rate.
WHAT JESUS SAID
In April, Jesus admitted that he is still struggling with the knee issue that he picked up during the 2022 World Cup.
“In my best moment, one of my best moments in my career, I went to a World Cup and ended up getting injured and today I still have these little problems with my knee,“ he said.
"I honestly don’t know if my knee will be good enough to be available, but it’s still three months away, so we’ll see what happens. Even here at Arsenal, there are things that you have to hold on to: go train, play, train today, don’t train, play. In short, it’s difficult, but my desire is always to be available for both Arsenal and the national team.
“It doesn’t matter if, at the end of the season, I have to open up my knee and correct what’s getting in the way and end up missing out on a chance to play in the Copa America. I’m just trying to get fit and help Arsenal as much as I can.”
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WHAT NEXT?
While there remains a possibility of Jesus staying at Arsenal, the fact that the club is considering his sale reflects a significant shift in his status – as he was once regarded as untouchable. He was hailed as a poster boy for Arsenal's rejuvenation under Mikel Arteta but now finds himself on the periphery of the starting XI, and it remains to be seen whether he will still be at the Emirates for the start of the 2024-25 season in August.
Sean Dyche has masterminded a turnaround in Everton’s fortunes this season, having narrowly stayed in the Premier League over the last two seasons. Even in the midst of a frightening ten-point deduction, the Toffees rose from the ashes and have picked up four straight wins in the league.
The Merseyside club are now seven points clear of the relegation zone already and, without punishment for breaching Financial Fair Play regulations, would have been sitting inside the top ten, above Chelsea, despite the London club spending over £1b since Todd Boehly took over control of the club eighteen months ago.
However, Everton can’t afford to rest on their laurels and Dyche has already started looking towards the transfer window to strengthen the squad ahead of the second half of the campaign.
Everton transfer news – Wilfried Gnonto
According to a report from Football Insider, Championship outfit Leeds United are willing to allow wantaway attacker Wilfried Gnonto to leave when the January transfer window opens in the new year.
Wilfried Gnonto for Leeds United.
The Italy international handed in a transfer request during the summer after the Peacocks were relegated from the Premier League in the hopes of returning to the top flight. Several clubs were said to be interested in signing Gnonto, including Everton.
The Toffees reportedly submitted numerous bids to Leeds for the Italian but all offers were swiftly rejected by the recently relegated side. One of these bids was even said to be worth a whopping £25m, but again, the Whites were refusing to let the former Zurich man leave.
However, Leeds have had an excellent first half of the campaign in England’s second tier and are firing on all fronts, with four players recording nine or more goal contributions in all competitions under manager Daniel Farke this term.
Furthermore, it was reported by Turkish outlet Fanatik that the Elland Road outfit were keeping tabs on Galatasaray star Kerem Akturkoglu ahead of the winter market which could be a sign that the club have agreed to let Gnonto go over the coming weeks.
Wilfried Gnonto’s stats this season
In the previous campaign, despite the side being relegated from the top flight, only five Leeds players registered more goal contributions than Gnonto with six in total in all competitions, including two goals and four assists.
It looked as though Gnonto would fulfil the potential that he showed during his time at Inter Milan, with football scout Jacek Kulig admitting that the Nerazzurri were losing a “real diamond” when the youngster left.
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It was his first season in English football, having moved to Elland Road from Zurich for £3.8m in 2022, but his return was solid for a team that was in turmoil on the pitch. Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville even described Gnonto as “mature” for his age after Leeds suffered a 2-1 defeat away at Aston Villa back in January.
“To see someone so mature, so young is very unusual in that position.
“Sometimes you see potential and talent but watching him so closely, his understanding of where to be, his choice of pass, when to run with it, his awareness of teammates, really good honestly.”
Nevertheless, despite Leeds’ reluctance to allow him to leave during the summer, the forward has seen very limited game-time on the pitch, playing for just 671 minutes in total.
Additionally, in his 17 appearances, Gnonto has found the net merely once, combining this single goal with one assist. Overall, the winger has been nowhere near as potent as his teammates who have all led the line for Leeds this season.
Leeds United's Attackers' Stats This Season
Player
Goals
Assists
Goals Per 90
Mins Per Goal
Crysencio Summerville
10
6
0.57
159
Joel Piroe
8
1
0.45
201
Daniel James
7
4
0.41
217
Georginio Rutter
4
9
0.20
455
Jaidon Anthony
1
0
0.31
290
Wilfried Gnonto
1
1
0.13
672
Stats via BBC
Now, the 20-year-old’s time in Yorkshire could be coming to an end within a matter of weeks and Everton should be ready to snap him up before any other suitors get their hands on him.
Arnaut Danjuma’s stats this season
One of the benefits Everton would get from signing Gnonto is his versatility. Throughout his professional career so far, the Italian has played all over the frontline, from being a striker to a winger on both sides and he has even operated as a number ten at times.
Wilfried Gnonto's Career Stats
Positions
Games
Goals
Assists
Second Striker
47
20
7
Left Winger
29
5
4
Right Winger
25
2
3
Attacking Midfielder
16
4
1
Centre-Forward
6
2
0
Left Midfielder
3
0
0
Right Midfielder
3
1
0
Stats via Transfermarkt
This would offer a great rotation option for Dyche for the likes of Jack Harrison and Dwight McNeil who have been run into the ground a little this season, particularly considering the drop-off in quality of their backup choices, notably Arnaut Danjuma.
After an unsuccessful spell with Tottenham Hotspur last season, Villarreal agreed to send Arnaut Danjuma out on loan to Goodison Park for the whole campaign. Unfortunately, for the Dutchman, his time in Merseyside hasn’t gone much better.
Danjuma has played merely 386 minutes of Premier League football this term and has started only three matches for the Toffees in England’s top tier, although he has still found the net twice.
Nevertheless, while Danjuma has scored one more goal than Gnonto this season, the latter is still outperforming the Everton loanee in a number of key attacking metrics.
Per 90 Metrics
Wilfried Gnonto
Arnaut Danjuma
Goals
0.13
0.29
Expected Goals
0.21
0.43
Assists
0.13
0
Expected Assists
0.22
0.05
Passes To Penalty Area
1.69
0.23
Passes To Final Third
2
0.7
Stats via FBref
This could be a very astute signing by Everton if Dyche can help Gnonto return to being the player who recorded 22 goal contributions across two seasons with Zurich, ensuring that the Toffees could secure a more long-term attacking option, instead of the on-loan Danjuma.
Canada have named former Leeds United boss Jesse Marsch as their new manager.
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Marsch joined Canada as their manager
Last managed Leeds in Premier League
Korea wanted him to replace Klinsmann
WHAT HAPPENED?
The American, who has been out of work since February 2023 after being sacked by Leeds, will now take charge of the Canada men's national team. His first major assignment as Canada boss will be at the Copa America 2024 where the nation are set to make their debut.
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WHAT HAS BEEN SAID
On Monday, Canada Soccer's CEO and general secretary, Kevin Blue made announcement of Marsch's arrival as he was heard saying: "I’m about to call Jesse Marsch and confirm that he will the next head coach of our Canadian men’s national team. We’ve been working on getting this done and excited on finally having it ready to go."
Blue then connected with American on a video call where the newly appointed head coach said: "I appreciate so much your trust and belief in me. I assure you I will pay you back at every level. And this team is gonna be something the entire Canadian community is going to be so excited about."
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The former US assistant coach was linked with a move to South Korea as the Asian side considered appointing him as their new manager as a replacement for Jurgen Klinsmann. Clubs like Monaco, Leicester City and Birmingham City were also reportedly interested in hiring him.
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WHAT NEXT FOR CANADA?
Canada, under Marsch's leadership, will begin their journey in the Copa America on June 21 in the inaugural fixture of the tournament against reigning champions Argentina.
Mikel Arteta is backing Fulham to upset Manchester City in the title race after players were filmed flying kites in training.
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Fulham players appeared relaxed in training
Face Manchester City on Saturday
Arteta hoping for a miracle at Craven Cottage
WHAT HAPPENED?
A number of Fulham's first team were filmed flying kites after training in West London, sparking fury from Arsenal fans on social media. It gave the impression that the Cottagers were not taking the upcoming showdown with Manchester City seriously but Arteta has labelled the event as a positive team bonding exercise.
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WHAT ARTETA SAID
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, the Spaniard said: "The power of team bonding, nobody knows what it is but sometimes you get amazing results with it. I've been in teams that have struggled to win a game and go out for dinner or do an activity and start an unbelievable run, so I'm very positive that that's going to happen to Fulham!"
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Elite football can't always be intense drills and serious meetings, there has to be some downtime and Fulham were having a relaxed moment that every team will experience across the week. When the stakes are so high, team bonding can be crucial and Gunners midfielder Jorginho hinted that Arsenal's recent warm-weather camp in Dubai had a major role in their resurgence in 2024.
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Arsenal will be watching and waiting as City take on Fulham on Saturday before they travel to Manchester United for their penultimate game of the season. Regardless of the result at Craven Cottage, a win will keep them at the top of the Premier League until Pep Guardiola's men play Tottenham in their game in hand.
Back in August when the UEFA Champions League draw occurred, Manchester United fans were thrilled with their Group A placement, with a place in the knockout stages looking extremely achievable. However, fast forward to today, and Erik ten Hag’s side is out of European competition altogether after crashing out in last place last night.
The Red Devils had to win the game versus Bayern Munich yesterday, yet they suffered a 1-0 defeat and showed very little intent to win the game, highlighted by the five attempts at goal, one shot on target, and 0.25 xG.
Fingers should be pointed at the side as a unit rather than individuals, but it is difficult to look past players' who cannot provide any level of consistency – including Diogo Dalot.
Diogo Dalot’s game vs Bayern in numbers
The Portuguese full-back started the evening at right back before moving over to the opposite flank due to Luke Shaw picking up another injury, but he failed to have a positive impact on the game in either role.
Diogo Dalot
Dalot is an interesting player, as he displays glimpses of quality, but that is often overridden by mistakes or underwhelming performances.
That was evident yesterday, with the full-back showing promise going forward via direct, powerful dribbling. He completed 100% of his five dribble attempts, but composure in the final third was missing, registering five failed crosses from five attempts.
Below is an overview of his stats from the game against Bayern.
Diogo Dalot stats vs Bayern
Stats
Dalot
Pass completion %
73%
Possession lost
19
Dribbled past
2
Ground duels (won)
9 (5)
Clearances
2
Stats via Sofascore.
The stat above, which is particularly poor and frustrating, is that he gave the ball away 19 times, mainly due to complacency. Not only did this prevent United from sustaining pressure and control, but it also stopped attacking scenarios and allowed Bayern to regain possession or launch a quick transition.
The player who could replace Diogo Dalot
After the game, Manchester Evening News writer Samuel Luckhurst gave Dalot a match rating of five out of ten. However, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who played the second half at right back, received a seven, a rightfully higher score than the Portugal international.
The number 29 was strong in attack and defensively, with the ex-Crystal Palace player creating United’s best chance of the game by underlapping Antony and cutting the ball back to the edge of the box before Bruno Fernandes blasted it over the bar. Wan-Bissaka also made two tackles and interceptions, won all three of his duels, and had 100% pass accuracy.
The 26-year-old provides much more balance and defensive control than Dalot, but the latter does outperform him going forward, as shown below.
Dalot vs Wan-Bissaka stats
Stats (per 90)
Dalot
Wan-Bissaka
Tackles
2.10
2.91
Interceptions
0.98
1.54
Clearences
2.94
4.46
Key passes
1.26
0.69
Crosses into the penalty area
0.70
0.00
Shot-creating actions
2.66
1.20
Stats via FBref from the 2023/24 Premier League season.
In truth, the right back spot at Manchester United is up for grabs, with neither Wan-Bissaka or Dalot impressing Ten Hag or the United faithful this season.
A right-back may be on the manager’s wish list in January, but given that the ex-Porto defender has started over double the amount the Englishman has in the Premier League, it is fair to now give Wan-Bissaka a shot at nailing down the position.
Orlando City striker Duncan McGuire had to be forced off the field after he picked up an injury during the 1-0 win over San Jose Earthquake.
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McGuire goes off injured against San Jose
Lynn scores late on as Orlando win 1-0
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Just 16 minutes into the match, McGuire was taken off and replaced by Jack Lynn as he held his shoulder after a collision while contending for a header. It was Lynn who went on to score late on in the match to give Orlando all three points.
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Orlando boss Oscar Pareja later told reporters that McGuire had worn a shoulder band at the start of the game but did not reveal the exact extent of the striker's injury. However, journalist Mike Gramajo reported that the player seemed in 'good spirits' as he left the stadium.
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McGuire was heavily linked with a move to England with Blackburn Rovers and almost completed the move in January. However, the club delayed the registration of the player on the last day of the transfer window and missed the deadline by one minute, resulting in the 23-year-old having to return to the United States to play with Orlando City.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MCGUIRE?
Orlando City will take on Columbus Crew next week and will hope to have a better understanding of McGuire's fitness by then. The attacker is aiming to be part of Gregg Berhalter's USMNT squad for the Copa America in June.
After being handed a 10-point deduction, it was easy to worry about Everton's Premier League status. Since then, however, the Toffees have been better than ever under Sean Dyche and look on course to survive the drop for yet another season if they continue their form. This time around, those at Goodison Park could even get the boost of moving into mid-table and beyond, given how tight things are, making up for their deduction. If it wasn't for those 10 points, they would be sat in 10th and above Chelsea.
As the January transfer window arrives too, the Merseyside club could seek reinforcements to ensure that they enjoy even greater success in the second half of the campaign. First, however, they may need to turn their attention towards departures, with one player potentially heading for the exit door according to reports.
Everton transfer news
Even amid financial difficulty, Everton managed to get reinforcements over the line in the summer transfer window. The likes of Jack Harrison, Ashley Young and Beto all joined in the hope of handing Dyche a boost, before doing just that. The same can't be said for Arnaut Danjuma though, who has struggled to make his mark at Goodison Park and could now be set for an exit.
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According to Foot Mercato, Lyon are eyeing a move to sign Everton loanee Danjuma in the January transfer window. The Ligue 1 side have found themselves in a shock relegation battle this season and are in desperate need of reinforcements next month, with the Villarreal forward on their list. They are thought to be considering a loan move with the option to buy if the deal is less than €15m (£13m) but could also go for a simple six-month loan deal if the deal is more expensive than that. Either way, it looks as though Everton could lose their forward next month.
Danjuma hasn't found his feet at Everton
Danjuma's stats at Everton don't exactly make for pretty reading, given that he has scored just twice in 15 appearances. With Dominic Calvert-Lewin now free from injury troubles too, the forward may be unlikely to break into Dyche's plan anytime soon, meaning that a move away could suit all parties involved. As the January window swings open in a matter of days, the Dutchman is certainly one to keep an eye on.
Arnaut Danjuma
Earning plenty of praise when at his best, former Middlesbrough manager Jonathan Woodgate said: “Yeah, he’s an exceptional player, in a really good place at the minute, Arnie. He’s another one who I’ve always done a lot of work on him at his previous clubs, so I knew all about him coming into this role, I knew what type of player he was.
“I know last season that he didn’t really get a run in the Premier League and he maybe found it a bit difficult to get game time, but this season he’s been outstanding. I can only talk of what he’s done under my reign, but at the minute, he’s playing some exceptional football, and what else he is doing is working for the team."
Michael Beale picked up his second win as Sunderland manager last weekend, but one of the goalscorers on the day was even more overjoyed than the new Black Cats boss come full-time.
Nazariy Rusyn finally broke his goalscoring duck for the second-tier side, taking the Ukrainian summer recruit ten whole games to eventually find the back of the net at the expense of Preston North End on Saturday.
Yet, despite the previously goal-shy striker getting up and running now in a Black Cats strip, Beale could well still be in the market for a striker this month to significantly bolster the attack at the Stadium of Light.
Sunderland transfer latest – new striker search
Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie stated late last month on social media that Sunderland were interested in bringing Jay Stansfield to Wearside, despite the former Exeter City forward still being contracted to Birmingham City on loan away from parent club Fulham.
Sunderland aren't the only club thinking of swooping in for the current Blues sharpshooter though, with Football Insider revealing at the end of December that Championship automatic promotion candidates Ipswich Town had already held preliminary talks with the 21-year-old over a January move.
Excelling with the Grecians in League One and finding it rather easy to find the back of the net in the lower depths of the Championship with Birmingham, Sunderland could well be the natural next destination for Stansfield to test himself at a club vying for promotion to the Premier League.
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The Black Cats will hope the added boost of being a talismanic figure up top on arrival would sway the young attacker to join Beale's side over Kieran McKenna's Tractor Boys, Rusyn dropping out of the side completely if this deal came to fruition for Stansfield to strut his stuff.
The stats that show why Stansfield would be a good fit for Sunderland
Stansfield has been a rare silver lining for the downtrodden Blues so far this season, the only slight positive from Wayne Rooney's doomed reign as manager.
Scoring seven times this season – six more than Rusyn has managed – Stansfield has an assuredness and swagger present in his game that would perfectly complement the likes of Jack Clarke and Alex Pritchard and their exuberant creativity.
Those seven goals have come from just 15 shots on target according to FBRef, the 21-year-old maturing into a clinical sharpshooter that Sunderland are in desperate need of.
Stansfield's instant impact at St Andrew's saw Football League World fan pundit Mike Gibbs describe the striker as 'absolutely incredible' earlier this season, the young striker a major fan favourite from the get-go at a downbeat Birmingham.
Stansfield could well fill the void left behind by Ross Stewart as a result, a gap Rusyn has found hard to fill in stark contrast – the apprehensive summer signing only managing ten shots in total this season, with just two going down as on-target efforts.
The current Birmingham man could well be the missing piece of the puzzle for Sunderland in their hunt for promotion, Stansfield a relentless bundle of energy in attack that has been sorely lacking this campaign – rolling his sleeves up when required with 1.41 tackles per 90 minutes over the last year, the 21-year-old not just an out-and-out goalscorer.
Jay Stansfield for Birmingham City.
With Beale speaking of the possibility that Mason Burstow could be allowed to return to Chelsea after a poor loan spell to date recently, and Rusyn not guaranteed yet to score goals regularly, signing Stansfield – the scorer of 16 EFL goals to date – could be a huge plus for Sunderland when they need a potent striker to step up to the mark in the crunch months to come.
A Spanish court has ordered an official investigation into former Barcelona defender Gerard Pique over the Spanish Super Cup's Saudi Arabia deal.
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Pique under investigation by Spanish court
RFEF deal with Saudi facilitated by Pique
Pique's company received funds from deal
WHAT HAPPENED?
A formal investigation has been launched over the former La Roja defender's alleged role in a deal that saw the Spanish Super Cup relocated to Saudi Arabia as per The Athletic. In exchange for brokering the arrangement, Pique's company Kosmos negotiated agreements with the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that would pay it €40 million (£34 million) and give the RFEF €400 million (£340 million). The 37-year-old has now been formally added to the list of individuals who are the subject of an official inquiry into the suspected offences.
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Since June 2022, the court has been looking into whether former RFEF president Luis Rubiales committed a crime of 'improper' management when the federation decided to shift the event in conjunction with Piqué's Kosmos business. In March, police informed Rubiales—who has denied any wrongdoing—that he was a suspect in the investigation after he returned from two months in the Dominican Republic on what he characterised as a work vacation. In the corruption investigation, police searched Rubiales' house and the headquarters of the RFEF in March and detained seven individuals during the search.
DID YOU KNOW?
Pique played twice for Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia and on both occasions, Barcelona and Pique failed to make it to the final. It wasn't until after Pique's sudden retirement in November of 2022, that the Catalan side won the tournament.
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WHAT NEXT FOR PIQUE?
The former defender has taken a hobby of streaming on Twitch over the last year, and it is expected that he will respond to the charge in due time. Meanwhile, the investigations will continue in the background.