While Euro 2016 has gotten off to a fast start, one team could be on the verge of disqualification after recent fan violence in France. Meanwhile, FIFA’s former president has come out with more harsh accusations directed at European competitions.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter claims that he has witnessed various European competitions that were fixed. While Blatter says no FIFA events were ever rigged, the 80-year-old says that former UEFA president Artemio Franchi was heavily involved in draw fixes. (REPORT)
UEFA has warned Russia that the team will be disqualified from this summer’s tournament if clashes amongst fans continue. Additionally, the Russian team was fined $168,000 and UEFA clarified previous comments, stating that the nation can only face sanctions for events that transpire within the confines of a stadium. (REPORT)
Juventus has completed the signing of Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic on a five-year deal. Pjanic scored 10 goals in 33 Serie A appearances for the Serie A side in 2015/16. (REPORT)
Portuguese midfielder Joao Teixeira has joined FC Porto from Liverpool after playing four years in England. In his time with the Reds, Teixeira made just seven appearances with the club. (REPORT)
Everton has hired former Southampton coach Ronald Koeman on a three-year contract. The Dutchman helped guides the Saints to the Europa League in each of the last two seasons. (REPORT)
Aymeric Laporte has signed a new deal with Spanish side Athletic Bilbao that will keep the centerback at the club until June 2020. (REPORT)
Nani is expected to sign a three-year deal with Inter Milan after agreeing to terms with the Italian club. The Portuguese winger netted 12 goals for Turkish club Fenerbahce in all competitions last season. (REPORT)
Atalanta has hired Gian Piero Gasperini as the club’s next head coach. Gasperini left Genoa at the end of the 2015/16 season after finishing 11th in Serie A. (REPORT)
MONDAY REWIND
Italy pulled off an impressive 2-0 win against Belgium in Group E play, sending the Red Devils and the rest of the Euro 2016 field a strong message. (REPORT)
Gerard Pique’s late winner helped guide Spain past the Czech Republic on Monday. (REPORT)
Jesus Manuel Corona dazzled in the final 10 minutes against Venezuela, earning Mexico a 1-1 tie to close out Group C play. El Tri and La Vinotinto each advanced to the knockout phase prior to kickoff, but the Mexicans now know they have topped the group. (REPORT)
Blatter should face further punishment for failing to report this corruption he claims to have witnessed.
Easy there cowboy. Let’s not do anything rash.