Football
Club chief reveals hidden clauses in Messi’s lucrative Inter Miami deal

The transfer deal that brought Lionel Messi to Inter Miami in the United States was a unique and ambitious one, according to the club’s co-owner.
Despite offers from former club Barcelona and the Saudi Pro League, Messi chose to join the emerging franchise in Miami, primarily due to his existing property ownership in the city.
The arrangement with Messi involved a share of revenue and profits from his arrival, making him part of the club’s commercial deals with some of Major League Soccer’s (MLS) leading partners. For example, sportswear giant Adidas, with whom Messi has had a long-standing deal since 2006, has a pre-existing commercial arrangement with Inter Miami, involving an $830 million extension as a kit and balls supplier for the next six years. Messi is expected to benefit from any increase in merchandise sales resulting from his presence in the USA.
Additionally, technology company Apple, which recently produced a four-part docuseries about Messi’s World Cup campaign in Qatar, has signed a deal with MLS worth $2.5 billion (£1.87 billion) over the next decade to stream games on Apple TV+. As part of this agreement, Messi may also receive a share of the revenue generated by new subscribers to their MLS Season Pass.
In a recent interview with El Pais, Inter Miami’s billionaire co-owner Jorge Mas revealed further details about Lionel Messi’s contract with the club. Mas stated that Messi will earn a basic wage ranging from $50 million to $60 million (£39 million to £47 million) per year. This substantial salary reaffirms Messi’s status as one of the highest-paid athletes in the world.
He went on to say that the transfer had been in the works for some time before the deal was made: “I spent three years on it, a year and a half very intensely. There were many conversations with [Messi’s father and agent] Jorge [Messi]. David [Beckham] talked to Leo, only about football issues, because he was a player.
“I saw it done at the end of May, I didn’t want him to feel under pressure. We spoke in Barcelona, Miami, Rosario, Doha. I spent the whole World Cup in Qatar, watching Argentina.”
Football
Official: Real Madrid wonderkid Arda Güler injured again

Just when we were anticipating the return of Arda Güler from his previous injury, a new update has dashed our hopes.
According to the official statement from Real Madrid,
“After the tests carried out on our player Arda Güler by the Real Madrid Medical Services, he has been diagnosed with an injury to the left rectus femoris muscle. Evolution pending.”
Despite having trained with the team just a few hours ago, the young Turkish player will not be available for the upcoming Las Palmas clash on Wednesday.
This setback comes after Los Blancos signed Güler in a €20 million transfer from Fenerbahce this summer, yet he has not been able to make a single appearance for the club due to various injuries.
EPL
JUST IN! Vet center sue Chelsea’s £2bn stadium redevelopment (Details)

Military veterans have reportedly taken legal action to halt Chelsea’s £2 billion redevelopment of Stamford Bridge.
The club’s plans got approval in July after offering £50 million for the site adjacent to Stamford Bridge, where approximately 100 military veterans and their widows reside.
The veterans, angered by the prospect of being displaced, have escalated their efforts to thwart the sale.
They have sought an injunction to prevent the Stoll Charity trustees, who oversee the apartment block, from selling the property to Chelsea.
The veterans’ argument centers on how the sale would negatively impact the local community and harm residents, including vulnerable individuals who have served their country.
One resident, Matthew Bignell, 36, expressed his support for the injunction and his intention to stay in his home to show solidarity with fellow tenants.
Bignell stated that residents are prepared to face eviction rather than leave voluntarily.
This legal action by veterans is a setback for Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, who envisioned a significant stadium redevelopment that would increase capacity from 42,000 to 55,000.
It is another challenge following the club’s previous proposal to move to Battersea Power Station in 2012, which faced fan opposition and ultimately collapsed.
EPL
Two Man Utd stars plead for Sancho to apologize to Ten Hag to end exile

The host of the Manchester United star has urged Jadon Sancho to put an end to his feud with Erik ten Hag and issue an apology.
This comes after reports that the England winger has been banned from the club’s first-team facilities.
The dispute between Sancho and Ten Hag began on September 3 when the manager accused Sancho of inadequate training, leading to his exclusion from the matchday squad against Arsenal.
Sancho responded on social media, describing himself as a “scapegoat” and implying that Ten Hag was being dishonest.
Sancho has not played for the club since and was banned from first-team training. However, some teammates, including Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, and former captain Harry Maguire, have tried to intervene and encouraged Sancho to apologize to the manager.
They believe that apologizing is the best way to resolve the situation and get Sancho back on the pitch.
They sympathize with his feelings but recognize that some of his social media posts went too far. Sancho has been training and eating with academy players, but there’s no set date for his return to the first team.
While Ten Hag is reportedly willing to welcome Sancho back, it’s contingent on the winger issuing an apology. A source emphasized that resolving the situation hinges on Sancho taking this step, as the coach’s stance is firm.
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