🥐 Wage caps, tussle over the 2030 World Cup… Friday’s 5️⃣ stories
LaLiga’s economic developments and the geopolitical race to host the 2030 World Cup final headline a day packed with football news.
While Real Madrid is smashing spending records and FC Barcelona is easing its financial strain, on the sporting side the Champions League’s flying start stands out, along with Raúl Asencio’s return to first-team training with Los Blancos. All of this comes on a day when Vallecas remains in a race against time to host its next league match.
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Morocco pushes for the 2030 World Cup
The FRMF president has stated that the 2030 World Cup final will be played in Casablanca. His comments come amid a tense diplomatic and geopolitical climate over the move on Ceuta, increasing pressure on the joint bid.
Financial records in LaLiga
LaLiga has published the squad cost limits. Real Madrid has broken its own all-time record with a spending capacity of €832 million. Meanwhile, FC Barcelona has posted a notable recovery and reached €582 million.
Asencio returns with Real Madrid
After overcoming various injuries and fitness issues, Raúl Asencio has rejoined group training with Los Blancos. The question now is whether he will be included in the squad for the trip to Elche.
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The Champions League gets off to a flying start
Europe’s top competition got underway with some emphatic wins. Bayern Munich and Manchester United imposed themselves, while Como caused a surprise on their historic continental debut.
Vallecas gets ready
Ground staff are working on the pitch at the Vallecas Stadium to complete maintenance work. Rayo’s board is hopeful of playing its next home match there against Espanyol.
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