If there is a choice that the players and the staff of Barça did not expect, it was that one. While it was announced two weeks ago that he was leaving his post as sporting director of the club at the end of the season, now Mateu Alemany has reconsidered his decision. According to the newspaper Sport, the leader is definitely decided to continue the adventure. It remains to be seen what its president will say.

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Again, the Spanish media believes it knows what is going on and indicates that Joan Laporta agrees that Alemany remains in office. The two men would have discussed it together this Wednesday. Perhaps invigorated by the title validated in La Liga by the Blaugrana, Mateu Alemany could therefore continue his mission. He could even be supported by Deco, according to a hypothesis put forward by the BECAUSE.

The players did not believe

Anyway, and while waiting to have the end of the story, this about-face is all the more unexpected as Mateu Alemany provokes the subject of rumors sending him to Aston Villa where coach Unai Emery would look forward to it. The former Paris Saint-Germain may therefore have to take his troubles patiently.

For its part, the Barça locker room had a hard time believing the news. Mundo Deportivo contacted players who told him of their astonishment and the fact that they learned the news from the media and not internally. Some even asked several times for confirmation from the media. A public communication from Mateu Alemany is now expected.

Bayer Leverkusen strengthened the left side of the defense and landed a real bargain. Alejandro Grimaldo joins Benfica on a free transfer.

His contract with the Portuguese expires at the end of the season which is why the Werkself managed to land a real bargain. Grimaldo, who may be known to many FIFA players as an absolute behemoth of career modes in recent years, has a market value of €25m.

No wonder, since he is one of the best players of the Champions League participants and has four goals and ten assists in the Portuguese league. He has now signed a contract with Bayer until 2027. “Alejandro Grimaldo is an agile, very capable, tactically very skilled full-back. He is dangerous in goal and has a lot of experience and class,” says Simon Rolfes of the Nau approach.

For Grimaldo, the move to the Bundesliga is “an exciting challenge. I played for a big European club for seven years, » the left-handed player pointed out, « but I’m just happy to be able to show my skills in the Bundesliga. »

For him, the Bundesliga is « one of the best leagues in Europe and it is certainly unique in terms of atmosphere and atmosphere in the stadiums. It makes me very proud that a Bundesliga club like Bayer 04 has tried to find me.

Has Chelsea’s (very) tricky season changed Thiago’s plans silva (38 years old, 24 Premier League appearances this season)? So far, the central defender has always said he wants to go through with his contract in 2024. But, according to information from The Telegraph, he would now think of returning to the country to end his Fluminense career.

And, still according to our British colleagues, the management will not oppose his departure: Thiago Silva will be authorized to return Fluminense if he wishes, no doubt because of the services rendered to the London club so far. As a reminder, Brazil joined Chelsea in 2020, and he recalled the Champions League in his first season with the Blues.

Brazilian (Site notre bureau spécialisé) is going through a delicate moment with the Operation Maximum Sentence II, which investigates cases of manipulation involving players in sports betting. After the procedure initiated by the Goiás public prosecutor’s office resulted in 16 men being accused, including seven players, the case echoed in this Wednesday’s round (10).

No saints, Eduardo Bauermann is one of the defendants and was dismissed. After the team’s victory against BahiaCoach Odair Hellmann was asked about the situation and gave a long blast.

“We were all sad. I have known Eduardo Bauermann since I was 10 years old. He’s a teammate, an athlete, you know, you have the same analysis about him. But, as with any human being who made the mistake, who first has to be judged, proven, that he pays his sentence, that he is responsible for it, it works for all of us,” he said. .

“We had to move on, we are professionals and the answer was today. A focused group to come to the field and surrender. Of course, it makes you sad, there is no greater sadness for me, for you, for the fans. It’s a general sadness for the whole process, I hope this step will serve as an example to correct course. But that we can take (Site notre bureau spécialisé) for all of us and serve as an example to walk a path that sport brings us. The sadness remained there, the legal part remained there… You have to work, train, concentrate and deliver the best on the field. That’s what we did,” he continued.

“Like I said, it’s sad for all of us. What ends up happening with a situation like this, everyone goes to the same package. Soon, situations start popping up on social media, which this one did, no. This creates unease, in an environment that distrusts everyone. We must punish the culprits, set an example and take a step forward. See the means, the bookmakers, the people, what can be done to prevent this from happening again, in addition to a severe punishment at the end of the trial,” he added.

“We cannot learn lessons because we are not taking the next step. We all have to be together, to make a difference for (Site notre bureau spécialisé). If we remain in doubt, we lose everything. Punishment for those who need to be punished, but we need to take the next step. We, as professionals, the laws, the mechanisms, the methods, what can be done. We cannot be in the frantic search, otherwise we will be in the same process. As there are serious people, there are bad people in all professions and in humanity. The majority of society is more serious than evil. The evil is there, not just in (Site notre bureau spécialisé), and we need to find it, punish it and set an example to take action in sport and society,” he concluded.

See below which games are under investigation in Serie A

Which players are under investigation?

• Eduardo Bauermann (Santos)

• Gabriel Tota (Ypiranga-RS)

• Viktor Ramos (Chapecoense)

• Igor Carius (Sports)

• Paulo Miranda (Nautical)

• Fernando Neto (Sao Bernardo)

• Matheus Gomes (Sergipe)

What numbers are mentioned in the process?

• Vitor Mendes (Fluminense)

• Richard (Cruise)

• Nino Paraíba (America-MG)

• Dada Belmonte (America-MG)

• Kevin Lomonaco (Red Bull Bragantino)

• Moraes Jr (Youth)

• Nikolas Farias (Novo Hamburgo)

• Pedroso pitcher (Inter de Santa Maria)

• Nathan (Gremio)

• Pedrinho (Athletico PR)

• Bryan Garcia (Athletico PR)

Players and members of the organization

• Bruno Lopez de Moura

• Icaro Fernando Calixto dos Santos

• Luis Felipe Rodrigues de Castro

• Victor Yamasaki Fernandes

• Zildo Peixoto Neto

• Thiago Chambo Andrade

• Romario Hugo dos Santos

• Guillaume de Oliveira Souza

• Pedro Gama dos Santos Jr.

what is the  » Maximum Operation Penalties  » investigation

The investigation of Maximum Operation Penalties points out that criminal groups have convinced players, with offers of up to R$100,000, to place specific bids in matches and profit bettors on industry websites.

A co-opted player, for example, would have the « function » of scoring a penalty, receiving a card or contributing to building the result of the match – generally a defeat for his team.

The first complaints heard by the operation came at the end of 2022, when midfielder Romário, while a player from Vila Nova (GO), accepted R$150,000 to impose a penalty against Sport, in a valid match for the series B do Brasileiro.

At the time, the athlete immediately pocketed R$10,000 and only earned the rest if the plan worked. Romário, however, wasn’t even included in the match, which spoiled the idea.

The story reached Hugo Jorge Bravo, president of the Goiás team and also a military policeman, who searched for evidence and handed it over to the State Public Ministry. From then on, the « Maximum Sentence » operation was created to investigate the evidence and suspicions in this regard.

In the first complaint, there were suspicions of manipulation in 3 Serie B matches, but the latest events have led investigators to believe that the problem was national and had occurred in the state championships and also in the first division Brazilian.

In addition to Romário, September other players have been denounced by the Public Ministry for having participated in the matchmaking system: Joseph (Tombense), Mateusinho (former Sampaio Corrêa, today in Cuiabá), Gabriel Domingos (Vila Nova), Allan Godói (Sampaio Corrêa), André Queixo (former Sampaio Corrêa, principal at Ituano), Ygor Catatau (former Sampaio Corrêa, principal at Sepahan, Iran) and Paulo Sérgio (former Sampaio Corrêa, principal at Operário-PR).

Have (Site notre bureau spécialisé)ers been arrested?

No imprisoned players, only people engaged in processing claims. There were 3 arrest warrants in São Paulo, but only for non-athletes.

Stun grenades were seized in an arrest warrant in São Paulo for firearms at another address, also in São Paulo. There was also a gun act without proper registration.

Athletes or scouts can be charged via fan status and can also be held responsible for the crime of money laundering, if applicable. According to the Fan Statute, the sentence ranges from 2 to 6 years in prison.

What did the players do to manipulate the matches?

Athletes and suspects participated in the investigation for manipulation in the following ways: receiving yellow or red cards, commissioning a penalty, guaranteeing a partial defeat in the 1st half, number of corners, etc .

At the end of the contract next June, Angel Di Maria (35 years, 34 matches and 8 goals in all competitions during the season) as an extension with Juventus Turin. At a press conference this Wednesday, the day before a Europa League semi-final against FC Sville, the Argentine winger confirmed the existence of discussions with his management. But a signing should not occur before the end of the season.

« I’m very happy here and my family too. We’re talking to the club. But my head is on the Championship, it’s also on the Europa League. Whatever happens, that will definitely come after this is all over. “, said the Former Parisian.

The Noël Le Graët affair had brought it to light, it is not the great love between Didier Deschamps and the other 1998 world champions. We know the tensions that exist between the coach of the France team and Christophe Dugarry . And obviously, Patrick Vieira does not really adhere to what his former partner at the head of the Blues does.

Raison? Again and again the Karim Benzema case. According to Vieira, things didn’t go as they should have between the 2022 Ballon d’Or and his national team. « It’s a waste, it’s a shame for him and the France team, named Vieira micro of Canal+. Because you want the best to wear this jersey. And unfortunately, with everything that happened, he didn’t get what he deserved because what he does in real life is incredible. »

Benzema didn’t have the international career he could have had, that’s obvious. But whose fault is it? Destiny, bad luck, Didier Deschamps or Benzema himself? Given Vieira’s admiration for Madrid, we have a good idea of ​​his opinion on the subject.  » Benzema, he is exceptional. It’s class, it’s elegance, it’s everything I love about (Site notre bureau spécialisé) when I see it on the pitch. » named the former Nice and Crystal Palace coach on the theme of the « New ».

New chapters of the game manipulation investigation Brasileirao of 2022 has emerged. Now excerpts from a video call of midfielder Gabriel Tota and defender Paulo Miranda, both at the time in the Youthwith the regime’s boss in the locker room.

The 113-page denunciation presented by the Goiás Public Prosecutor’s Office was accepted this Tuesday (9) by the youth of Goiás and the document shows photos of the duo talking to Bruno Lopez, appointed head of the gang.

According to the document, the call took place on October 16, 2022, at 4:44 p.m., just over an hour before Juventude’s match against Atlético GO. After the call, an audio was sent by Bruno to a group of WhatsApp.

« Tota, he went there in the video there, and my friend, he showed Paulo Miranda, he said: ‘Paulo Miranda, oh there’, Paulo Miranda I know too, he said ‘oh, the man who we give money is there’ The guys laughed and such […] brother, in the locker room, the boobies, the locker room in the video,” he said.

As well as the duo, left-back Moraes was also accused of taking part in the scheme, but he struck a deal with the MP and became a witness in the case.

In the complaint accepted on Tuesday figures evidence of payments made by bettors to the 3 players who were at Juventude. In 2022, the club is relegated.

See below which games are under investigation in Serie A

Which players are under investigation?

• Eduardo Bauermann (Santos)

• Gabriel Tota (Ypiranga-RS)

• Victor Ramos (Chapecoense)

• Igor Carius (Sports)

• Paulo Miranda (Nautical)

• Fernando Neto (Sao Bernardo)

• Matheus Gomes (Sergipe)

What does Operation « Maximum Penalty » investigate?

Investigation into Operation Maximum Penalty highlights that criminal groups convinced players, with offers of up to R$100,000, to decommit specific bids in matches and profited from bettors on sites Branch website.

A co-opted player, for example, would have the « function » of scoring a penalty, receiving a card or contributing to building the result of the match – generally a defeat for his team.

The first complaints heard by the operation came at the end of 2022, when midfielder Romário, while a player from Vila Nova (GO), accepted R$150,000 to impose a penalty against Sport, in a valid match for the series B do Brasileiro.

At the time, the athlete immediately pocketed R$10,000 and only earned the rest if the plan worked. Romário, however, wasn’t even included in the match, which spoiled the idea.

The story reached Hugo Jorge Bravo, president of the Goiás team and also a military policeman, who searched for evidence and handed it over to the State Public Ministry. From then on, the « Maximum Sentence » operation was created to investigate the evidence and suspicions in this regard.

In the first complaint, there were suspicions of manipulation in 3 Serie B matches, but the latest events have led investigators to believe that the problem was national and had occurred in the state championships and also in the first division Brazilian.

In addition to Romário, September other players have been denounced by the Public Ministry for having participated in the matchmaking system: Joseph (Tombense), Mateusinho (former Sampaio Corrêa, today in Cuiabá), Gabriel Domingos (Vila Nova), Allan Godói (Sampaio Corrêa), André Queixo (former Sampaio Corrêa, principal at Ituano), Ygor Catatau (former Sampaio Corrêa, principal at Sepahan, Iran) and Paulo Sérgio (former Sampaio Corrêa, principal at Operário-PR).

vinicius jr. a and troubled on and off the pitch in Spain. According to newspaper information Sportsthe striker’s ‘systematic provocations’ have caused his opponents to revolt, as happened more recently last Saturday (6) during the Copa del Rey final against Osasuna.

The Spanish daily published that the Brazilian’s behavior in the decision ended the rivals’ patience once and for all.

« Vinicius’ behavior in the Copa del Rey final has worn down everyone’s patience, especially some rivals who are already fed up with his continuous and systematic provocations on and off the pitch, » the newspaper said. which goes even longer:

« The Brazilian could have received all the praise for his excellent play, especially in the first half, which was a nightmare for his goalscorer, Jon Moncayola. But that final is only remembered for his condemnable attitude towards his rivals, with the referee of the match, José María Sánchez Martínez, with the public and with his own teammates, who no longer know how to deal with Vinícius’ behavior,” the Spanish newspaper pointed out.

Also at the end of the first half of the Copa del Rey decision, Vini Jr got involved in a heated argument with David García, defender of the health. After entering the area with ease once more, the formerflamenco ended up being touched by the opposing defender, fell and got up quite pissed off. García also, in a provocative gesture, touched the Brazilian’s hair, which irritated him even more.

In the last minutes of the first stage, the merengue striker still received a yellow card for complaint and was grounded by the referee of the final.

After being provoked and arguing with the rival defender, Vinicius Jr. showed the shield real Madrid. The action was a recurring one for the Brazilian after being provoked by his opponents.

Alongside Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr. was a protagonist in the Copa del Rey decision. With Victory 2-1the club from the Spanish capital won the tournament’s 20th title.

Real Madrid’s next matches

• Manchester City (B) – Tuesday (5/9), at 4:00 p.m. (Brasilia time) – Champions League

• get (B) – Saturday (05/13), at 4:00 p.m. (Brasilia time) – the leaguewith transmission peel ESPN not Star+

Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has become a permanent injury, at Bayern they are sorely missing him and his goals right now. Others have to deal with it.

Against Hertha, Serge Gnabry scored the header for the record champions in Bremen today. It lasted until the 62nd minute. In Berlin, it was the 69th minute.

Just ten minutes later, Sané made it 2-0. With this result, Dortmund could do what they want tomorrow, they wouldn’t overtake Munich.