Sports highlights: Football news for March 29

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As the football season progresses, clubs are making crucial moves both on and off the pitch. From high-stakes transfer decisions to heated match controversies, the football world remains as dynamic as ever. With major tournaments approaching, including the FIFA Club World Cup and the final stages of domestic leagues, teams are positioning themselves for success. Here’s a roundup of the latest football news, covering transfers, rumors, match incidents, league updates, and more.

Transfers:

Premier League clubs have agreed on the 2025 summer transfer window dates following a shareholders’ meeting. The window will open early between Sunday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 10, due to an exceptional registration period for the expanded Club World Cup. It will then open again on Monday, June 16, until Deadline Day on Monday, September 1. All Premier League clubs will be free to do business during the earlier window, not just Chelsea and Manchester City, who are participating in the Club World Cup.

Willian Estevão is expected to play in the FIFA Club World Cup in June/July with Palmeiras before making his move to Chelsea. He will join the London club right after the competition and begin working under Enzo Maresca. (Fabrizio Romano)

Rumors:

Manchester United are reportedly considering an €80m move for Wolves striker Matheus Cunha this summer. The Brazilian has also attracted interest from Arsenal. (Fichajes)

Manchester United have also placed a £70m valuation on young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo amid interest from other clubs. In contrast, Southampton are demanding £100m for Tyler Dibling. The valuation of both players has sparked debate on their fairness.

Several Atletico Madrid players tried to convince Enzo Fernandez to join them over this international break. However, he’s determined to stay at Chelsea for now. In the future, all options are open. (Eduardo Burgos)

Reports of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi playing together at Inter Miami for the Club World Cup on a short-term deal are wide of the mark. There is absolutely nothing into those stories.

Football Goals:

Robert Lewandowski is now only two goals away from reaching 40 goals this season for club and country. He would be the first player to reach it this season.

Matches & Controversies:

In a dramatic match, Memphis Depay ignited chaos in a clash against Palmeiras by standing on the ball to waste time, leading to a heated altercation that included a slap, two red cards, and 16 minutes of added time. Despite the controversy, Depay is set to take home nearly all of Corinthians’ title bonus, pocketing €760,000 of the €800,000 prize money.

The UEFA investigation into Real Madrid players Antonio Rudiger, Kylian Mbappe, Dani Ceballos, and Vinicius Junior continues. The governing body is reviewing footage of alleged indecent conduct during their Champions League win over Atletico Madrid. Potential sanctions remain unclear.

Osasuna have filed an appeal against Barcelona for allegedly fielding Iñigo Martinez improperly, violating Article 5 of Annex I of FIFA’s Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players. The rule states that if a player withdraws from international duty due to injury, they cannot play for their club for five days after the last international match.

Technology & League Updates:

The Premier League is considering introducing semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) by April. The decision will be made after the FA Cup quarter-finals following previous delays due to reliability concerns.

Chris Richards has expressed confidence in Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner, highlighting his past success in winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt and his ambitions to bring similar success to Palace.

Emiliano Martínez has hinted at possible retirement from international duty if Argentina wins back-to-back World Cups. He stated, “If we win two (World Cups) in a row, that’s it, I’m retiring from the national team. We have to make room for other young players.” (bplay_ar)

Legal & Disciplinary News:

Dani Alves has been acquitted of a crime of sexual assault. The court ruled that the testimony of the young woman was insufficient to uphold the conviction of the former footballer. (Diario AS)

UEFA has officially charged Kylian Mbappé (indecent gesture by touching his genitals), Antonio Rüdiger (throat-slitting gesture), Vinícius Jr. (provoking the crowd), and Dani Ceballos (indecent gesture) with indecent conduct, putting them at risk for their quarterfinal match against Arsenal. (TimesSport)

Managerial Changes & Statements:

Vincent Kompany has become the highest-paid coach in the Bundesliga, earning a monthly gross salary of €750,000. (L’Equipe)

Brazil have fired Dorival Junior following a 4-1 defeat vs. Argentina. He is no longer the head coach as Brazil searches for a new manager with immediate effect.

Tebas addressed the ongoing 72-hour controversy, stating, “NBA players must all be dead. The reason that we have 25-man squads and 5 subs is to avoid injuries and to rotate. If you make all your subs after the 85th minute, what are you complaining about? How many Real Madrid players have played more than 80% of the minutes?” (Sky Sports Football)

Antony commented on pressure in football, saying, “When someone talks to me about pressure. I always reply, ‘What pressure?’. I felt real pressure when I played barefoot in the favelas, facing drug traffickers. That was real pressure!” (Sky Sports Football)

Pep Guardiola praised Khusanov, saying, “Khusanov has very special qualities, that’s for sure. Really, really special ones. He is so fast, brings his passion, even his face I see sometimes and body language doesn’t show, but his passion in many, many actions. We are delighted with him.”