According to SPORT, FC Barcelona have officially been notified of the complaint filed by Atletico Madrid over the club's pursuit of Julian Alvarez.
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has opened disciplinary proceedings into the matter and given the Catalan club a deadline to submit their response.
The complaint centres on allegations that the Blaugrana held discussions with the Argentine striker while he remains under contract at Atlético until 2030.
The notification from the RFEF informs Barcelona that a formal case has been opened and grants the club several days to present its arguments.
Barcelona's legal team is already reviewing Atletico's complaint and intends to submit a full response defending the club's actions.

#sport

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is confident that tight end Eli Raridon will be able to play with NFL-level speed next season.
Speaking at a press conference, Vrabel spoke highly of Raridon and the vision that he has for him for next season. The Patriots are clearly expecting a lot from the rookie third-round draft pick after losing veteran Julian Hill to a season-ending injury.
Austin Hooper also left for the Atlanta Falcons in free agency.
"New offense," Vrabel said. "New scheme. New NFL. Capable, willing learner. We'll see when pads come on. Things change. But I think he's tried to play with the speed that we felt like he had, and may not always have shown."
Raridon is in line to be the Patriots' backup tight end behind Hunter Henry next season. He went for 482 receiving yards in his final collegiate year at Notre Dame and was highly-touted for his skills as a receiver and a blocker.

#raridon #highly

FC Barcelona have officially confirmed the contract renewal of promising striker Nuhu Fofana, with the 18-year-old signing a new four-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2030.
The agreement was completed one day after Fofana celebrated his 18th birthday and marks another step in Barcelona's long-term commitment to developing talent from La Masia.
As part of the renewal, the forward will become a full member of Barça Atletic and has already begun pre-season training under Juliano Belletti.
Fofana's contract signing took place at the Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper alongside Jose Ramon Alexanco, Barcelona's director of youth football.
His journey with the club has come full circle. After spending his early years at Barcelona as a Pre-benjamín and Benjamín player, Fofana later left the academy before rebuilding his reputation at Cornella, where his goalscoring ability caught the attention of the Blaugrana.

#Barcelona #contract #signing #nuhu

Barcelona is working on signing a center forward, and the problems keep piling up.
That's what 'SPORT' reported this Thursday: Barcelona are waiting for Julián Álvarez and need one more gesture to move forward with his arrival.
Eli Junior Kroupi's injury has wrecked the Blaugrana's plans because the Bournemouth striker was the 'Plan B'.
The forward has fractured the fifth metatarsal in his foot and will be sidelined for four months.
Now it remains to be seen what Barcelona's plan will be to solve this situation, with Lewandowski out of the club and Ferrán Torres having a chance of moving to PSG.

#forward #Barcelona #sport #ferr

Natalie Portman shared the first photos of her baby ***** p after announcing she's pregnant with her third baby at age 45.
The actress took to Instagram to share an intimate photo that showed her wearing a ***** on-down shirt open so she could cradle her baby ***** p while posing in front of a window overlooking Paris, where she lives. "Counting the days until we meet you," she captioned the July 29 post before crediting photographer Shelby Duncan.
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Some of Portman's famous friends expressed their love in the comments. "Gee whiz," replied Macaulay Culkin, while Jenner Garner and Julianne Moore dropped a string of heart emojis.

#baby #natalie #portman #bump

Jürgen Klopp has been handed advice on how his Germany side should set up, just days after accepting the role and threatening to walk away. The former Liverpool manager was the first name the German football federation (DFB) approached after Julian Nagelsmann stepped down following a disappointing FIFA World Cup that ended with a penalty shoot-out defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 32.
Klopp faces a considerable challenge, given it's been 10 years since the national team claimed victory in a knockout-round fixture at a major tournament. As Reds supporters will attest, Klopp operates on his own terms and won't tolerate any external meddling.
Nevertheless, that hasn't prevented German soccer icon and DFB sporting director Rudi Völler from offering Klopp his thoughts on how the team should operate. He believes Klopp's team should take their cues from world champions Spain, rather than runners-up Argentina, who have attracted widespread condemnation for their behavior in the Final, which saw them deploy cynical tactics before instigating a post-match confrontation, as per The Liverpool Echo.
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#Liverpool #World #round #germany

I recently posted a series of videos on my YouTube channel (please jump there and subscribe) about the biggest X-factor players for Clemson's 2026 football season. Kobe McCloud and Amare Adams were the two biggest for the defense. On offense the biggest X-factor was quite obvious — Christopher Vizzina.
Vizzina was a blue-chip recruit out of Alabama who came to Clemson and waited behind Cade Klubnik. Entering his fourth year in the program, he has only attempted 105 collegiate passes. In an era where starting QBs hit the field quickly (e.g., Julian Sayin [OSU], Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele [Cal]) or gain playing time at a smaller program and transfer in with experience (e.g., Byrum Brown [AU], Anthony Colandrea (UN], Colton Joseph [UW]) it almost feels weird to turn the reigns over to the QB understudy. Reminder – This is actually normal. What everyone else is doing is what's new and different. Here's what Coach Swinney said about it:
"There's a reason why we had confidence in the decision we made. That's because we're there every day. CV has earned the opportunity to go be the starting quarterback at Clemson based on everything we've observed."
Unfortunately, they've observed it, but we have not. After a relatively positive performance in a spot start vs. SMU, Vizzina only attempted 15 more passes the rest of the year. They all came against Furman. That was it! We didn't even get an appearance in a cold and dreary Pinstripe Bowl to spark some confidence in him taking the reins for 2026.
What little we've seen from Vizzina outside of that SMU start has not been pretty. He's mostly struggled in Clemson Spring Games. He also struggled in his brief appearance against Boston College, throwing an interception shortly after Klubnik went down with injury. His late season opportunity against Furman yielded just 3.5 yards per pass attempt. His start vs. SMU likely gives us our best data though, so that's what I dive into in the film session below.

#clemson #factor

Borussia Dortmund lost the first match of their ******* an pre-season tour 1-0 at Cerezo Osaka in the absence of many regular players on Wednesday.
Solomon Sakuragawa scored an early winner for the J-League club whose line-up included former Dortmund player Shinji Kagawa.
Dortmund's team mainly featured youth team players as a large number of others are on holiday after the World, led by Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck who is also injured, Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel and Norway full back Julian Ryerson.
But Jobe Bellingham and Fábio Silva are part of the squad in ******* an along with Maximilian Beier, Felix Nmecha and Waldemar Anton, who could feature in the second match on Saturday against FC Tokyo.
Coach Niko Kovac has said there will be "less training than some may have expected" and that the date for the ******* an trip in the third week of the pre-season was chosen "so that we just play."

#dortmund #season #players

Some actresses are known not just for their talent but also for their unforgettable smiles. Whether they're on the red carpet, in a hit movie, or giving an interview, their smiles have become part of what makes them so recognizable.
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Gina Rodriguez's vibrant smile is the heart of her magnetic presence, both on-screen and off. Whether stealing scenes or winning awards, the Jane the Virgin alum radiates infectious joy and positivity that have made her a fan favorite.
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Julia Roberts became a Hollywood icon with starring roles in Pretty Woman, My Best Friend's Wedding, Notting Hill, and Erin Brockovich. Her bright smile has been one of her signature features for decades and is just as recognizable as many of the characters she's played.

#whether #xavier #agency #recognizable

Jared Leto has been accused of criminal **** ual conduct by four women, who claim the offenses occurred when they were teenagers.
In a new BBC documentary "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret" — airing Wednesday — a total of 10 women come forward with allegations against Leto, nine of whom the BBC says are sharing their stories for the first time.
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#dark #variety #buys

As we slowly approach the start of the new season, there is much anxiety among Barcelona fans surrounding the attacking department.
The departure of Robert Lewandowski coupled with the potential exit of Ferran Torres means Barcelona are in desperate need of a new centre forward.
But their pursuit of Julian Alvarez has not progressed, with Atletico Madrid still determined not to sell their star player to a direct rival.
All eyes on Alvarez's future. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona will exhaust every possible avenue to bring Alvarez to the club, though they will not go beyond the €100 million already offered.

#torres #madrid

Atlético Madrid star Julián Alvarez has been advised by sources close to him to take into consideration issuing a personal apology to his employers.
This comes after the Argentine went public with his desire to depart the Metropolitano amid interest from La Liga rivals Barcelona.
The name of frontman Alvarez has of course positioned itself centre stage in the media headlines throughout Spain across the summer to date. After Robert Lewandowski was allowed to depart the aforementioned Barcelona on a free transfer, the 26-year-old was identified as the ideal replacement.
Desperate to secure a Camp Nou switch, Alvarez therefore confirmed whilst on international duty that:
"I spoke with people at the club, with those I had to speak with and the best thing for everyone is ‌a transfer. I want to fulfil my dream."

#Barcelona #juli #metropolitano

Julian Alvarez's future is no clearer to being resolved even though we are inching closer and closer to the start of the new La Liga season.
The Argentina international said during the World Cup "the best thing for everyone is a transfer" but Atletico have made it clear they don't agree, while Barcelona are hoping they might change their minds.
Barca reporter Achraf Ben Ayad has summarized the situation and says Alvarez has three options available to him to resolve the situation.
He posted on X: "Julián's situation is complicated. He has three options ahead of him: Apologize and try to mend his relationship with Atlético. Take an extra step for the sake of Barcelona. Agree with Atlético to bring in a strong offer from outside Spain in order to leave."
Atletico do seem to be willing to mend the relationship with their striker, as CEO Gil Marin has said he has "no doubt that Atlético is the right place in the world for Julián, and Julián is the perfect striker for Atlético de Madrid."

#tico #agree #three

Emma Roberts' guest list may have said more than her vows did.
While Julia Roberts stood front and center at niece Emmas' Idaho wedding on Saturday, July 25, Emma's father, Eric Roberts was nowhere in sight. Per a report from Rob Shuter's Naughty But Nice Substack, published Tuesday, July 28, the guest list wasn't about reopening old wounds.
Eric, who spent the weekend in Los Angeles, has long maintained that he and the American Horror Story star aren't estranged, but an insider told Shuter the wedding said otherwise. "Eric is putting on a brave face because that's what fathers do," the source said. "But don't mistake grace for a lack of hurt. Being left off your daughter's wedding guest list is heartbreaking, especially when another member of your family gets the invitation."
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However, according to a second insider, Julia, 58, being at the ceremony in Sun Valley stung more than Eric, 70, let on. "Emma had an impossible choice to make, and she made it," a Hollywood insider told Naughty But Nice. "She couldn't have both Julia and Eric there, so she chose her aunt over her father. Eric is putting on a brave face, but make no mistake — this one hurts."

#julia #wedding

Julia Roberts' rarely seen daughter, Hazel Moder, made a rare public appearance alongside her mom during a family trip to Idaho, delighting fans who don't often catch a glimpse of the 21-year-old.
According to ******* o!, the mother-daughter pair was photographed walking outdoors near the Sun Valley Inn & Spa in Idaho.
The duo was essentially twinning, wearing their long hair in loose waves along with dark sunglasses.
Roberts wore a black ******* on-down shirt dress and flip-flops, while Hazel chose a black cardigan over a black T-shirt, along with capri pants in a black-and-white checkered pattern. She wore simple black ballet flats.
Hello! noted that Hazel's last public appearance was in 2021, when she attended the Cannes Film Festival with her father.

#appearance #along

Germany sporting director Rudi Völler has reflected on Julian Nagelsmann's tenure as head coach of the national team, admitting that the former Bayern Munich boss faced a level of scrutiny that made his job increasingly difficult.
According to Völler, Nagelsmann's public standing deteriorated to the point where virtually every decision he made was met with criticism, regardless of the reasoning behind it.
"One thing that became very difficult during Julian Nagelsmann's time as national coach - and that's something I underestimated myself - was his standing with the media and the fans. At some point, it didn't matter what decision he made; people reacted negatively, which made every decision appear to be the wrong one."
Völler pointed to the contrasting reactions Nagelsmann received when dealing with his players, arguing that the coach found himself in a no-win situation.
"The best examples were the occasions when Julian criticised players - he was criticised for doing so. When he tried to take the pressure and blame off the players, he was criticised for that as well. That's simply part of a coach's job. In the end, the results are what count, and unfortunately, those were disappointing towards the end."

#julian #decision #national #standing

Ferran Torres has had quite the summer. An extra-time winner in the World Cup final sealed success for Spain in North America, etching his name into national and football folklore.
Torres had the most productive season of his Barcelona career in 2025/26, but there are suggestions he could leave as the Spanish side seek to sign Julian Alvarez. We've looked at the likeliest destinations for the forward.
Paris Saint-Germain – 17/20
Paris Saint-Germain are priced as frontrunners as Luis Enrique looks to add even more depth to a star-studded frontline. With Bradley Barcola agitating for an exit and Yan Diomande off to Real Madrid, Torres could offer an ideal replacement. Enrique gave Torres his Spain debut and appreciates his versatile profile.
Liverpool – 2/1

#germain #America

FC Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez has reached a crucial stage after club president Joan Laporta confirmed that the offer made for the Atletico Madrid striker would not remain valid indefinitely.
Shortly after beginning his latest presidential term, Laporta made Barcelona's position clear.
"We have made an offer, but this offer is not unlimited in time."
Later, while in New York supporting the Spanish national team during the final stages of the World Cup, he narrowed the timeframe even further.
"The deadline for the offer is between the last week of July and the first week of August," he added.

#made #laporta #alvarez #atletico

The Houston Rockets today announced they have signed free agent forward Julian Phillips. Phillips (6-8, 201) was the 35th overall pick by Boston in the 2023 NBA Draft following his freshman season at Tennessee. He spent his first two and a half seasons with Chicago before being acquired by Minnesota via trade on Feb. 5, 2026.
This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Rockets today announced they have signed free agent …

#today #signed #julian

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#plus #marca #julian

Based on the New England Patriots' 2026 offseason moves, the organization made improving quarterback Drake Maye's offensive weapons a priority. In the process, the Patriots added to a previously aging tight end room.
Following an Austin Hooper exit to the Atlanta Falcons in free agency, New England signed hybrid tight end Julian Hill. It also selected Notre Dame's Eli Raridon in the third round of the NFL Draft. However, a season-ending injury to Hill during a spring practice left a void in the group that remains unresolved.
In the final edition of our Patriots training camp preview series, we'll take a look at New England's tight end corps in its entirety and discuss the biggest takeaways heading into the summer practices.
*Denotes player on the Pats Pulpit 53-man roster projection
Starters: Hunter Henry (31)*, Eli Raridon (22/R)* | Backups: Tanner Arkin (22/R)*, Jack Westover (27), C.J. Dippre (24), Mitch Van Vooren (25), Jeremiah Franklin (22) | IR: Julian Hill (25)

#hill #tight #drake

Colorado enters the 2026 college football season with a cleaner plan at quarterback, with redshirt freshman Julian Lewis the projected starter and Utah transfer Isaac Wilson a competent backup to apply some pressure.
Lewis has a ton of potential, and with Brennan Marion now running the offense, the odds of him reaching that potential significantly increase. The Athletic recently named the Colorado quarterback to its list of ten rising quarterbacks who could make a jump this year.
To qualify for the list, all players could not be in the first three tiers of our ranking; Lewis was placed in the fifth tier (No. 49 overall) and was not on last year's list.
Lewis is joined on the list by several Big 12 quarterbacks, including Texas Tech's Will Hammond (No. 2), Arizona State's (No. 3) and West Virginia's Michael Hawkins (No. 9). Georgia Tech starting quarterback Alberto Mendoza, who the Buffs will see in Week 1, also made the list.
Here's what The Athletic had to say about Lewis entering 2026:

#list #Potential #utah #isaac

As their latest free agency addition, the Houston Rockets announced the signing of 22-year-old forward Julian Phillips. At 6-foot-8 and 201 pounds, Phillips is well regarded for his elite athleticism and 7-foot-1 wing span.
Following one collegiate season at Tennessee, Phillips was the No. 35 overall pick by Boston in the 2023 NBA draft. From there, he spent his first two-and-a-half seasons with Chicago before being acquired by Minnesota via a February trade.
In 167 career games with seven starts, Phillips has averaged 11.4 points (43.5% FG, 32.0% on 3-pointers), 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 ****** ists, 1.3 steals, and 1.6 made 3-pointers per 36 minutes. He has also appeared in 12 G League games, averaging 19.0 points and 7.4 rebounds while shooting 41.4% from 3-point range.
At the 2023 NBA draft combine, Phillips recorded the highest standing vertical leap (36.0 inches) and the best max vertical leap (43.0 inches) of any participant. He was a McDonald's All-American in 2022.
Between Tuesday and Friday, the Rockets officially added Isaiah Crawford, Jae'Sean Tate, Oscar Tshiebwe, and now Phillips to their 2026-27 offseason roster. All will be evaluated during the team's upcoming training camp, which begins in late September.

#draft

US singer Chris Brown has pleaded guilty to affray over what prosecutors called "a vicious and unprovoked attack" in a London nightclub in 2023.
Police said CCTV showed that Brown, one of the world's biggest R&B stars, hit the victim on the head with a glass bottle several times, and that the man was then chased, pushed to the floor and kicked.
The 37-year-old star had been due to face a trial on more serious charges, which he denied - ****** ault, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm, and having an offensive weapon, namely a tequila bottle. However, those charges have now been dropped.
Affray, which is defined as using or threatening violence towards someone and making them fear for their safety, is punishable by up to three years in jail. Brown will be sentenced in October.
Chris Brown (left) and co-defendant Omololu Akinlolu pictured in a court sketch at a hearing earlier this month [Julia Quenzler]

#chris

Barcelona’s search for a new striker has hit another obstacle, with Bournemouth making it clear they have no intention of selling Eli Junior Kroupi this summer.
The French forward has emerged as one of the players admired by Barcelona‘s sporting department as the club continues to prepare alternative plans in case a move for priority target Julian Alvarez proves impossible.
However, according to MARCA, Bournemouth have no interest in negotiating Kroupi’s departure.
The decision is not driven by finances but by the club’s sporting project, with the 20-year-old considered a cornerstone of their future.
Barcelona’s interest in Kroupi is largely termed as a contingency rather than a priority target.

#sporting #club #priority #french

Arsenal are adopting a patient approach in their pursuit of Julian Alvarez, hoping Atletico Madrid continue to resist FC Barcelona’s attempts to sign the Argentine striker before making their own move.
Indeed, according to The Times (h/t SPORT), the Premier League club believe they could persuade Alvarez to join them if his dream transfer to Barça ultimately proves impossible.
Arsenal are said to have prepared proposals for both the player and the Rojiblancos, with the aim of completing a swift deal in August should circumstances change.
For now, however, everything hinges on whether Alvarez is willing to intensify his efforts to force Atletico into negotiations with Barcelona.
Much like Hansi Flick at Barcelona, ******* nal manager Mikel Arteta has identified Alvarez as the ideal striker to lead his team’s new-look attack.

#arsenal

Germany have appointed Jürgen Klopp as their new head coach, with the former Liverpool boss signing a four-year contract that will keep him in charge until the 2030 World Cup.
The 59-year-old replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who stepped down following Germany's disappointing last-32 exit to Paraguay on penalties at the 2026 World Cup. Klopp's first match in charge will come against the Netherlands on 24 September.
It marks Klopp's return to management after leaving Liverpool in 2024, having spent the past year as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer. The German Football **** ociation reached an agreement with Red Bull to secure his release, including a €1 million donation to the company's Wings for Life foundation and a commitment to stage three Germany internationals in Leipzig by 2030.
Klopp now faces the task of rebuilding Germany's fortunes after another major tournament disappointment, with his focus turning to Euro 2028 before leading his country into the 2030 World Cup.

#paraguay

After the failure and subsequent sacking of Julian Nagelsmann, Germany had to go out and get a new coach for the national team. Thankfully, unlike some other footballing nations, the Germans had a top level coach just sitting around waiting for the opportunity.
Jürgen Klopp is now the new head coach of the DFB, and he plans to make changes. In his first press conference, he elaborated on what things will look like with him in charge.
“As a coaching team, we want to present a complete package,” said the former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool FC manager (via iMiaSanMia). “I’ve never been a coach who just shows up, puts the players through their paces, and then goes home when training is over. I’ve always taken care of things that happen at the club. Now it’s a federation, now it’s a country. I’ve always felt responsible at the club I was working for. I feel a responsibility to everyone who’s a football fan in this country. And that means doing the job as well as possible.”
“I want to get very involved in the structures,” he explained (via iMiaSanMia). “Whoever brings in Jürgen, gets Jürgen. Everyone is happy today, but I’m not sure if that will be the case every day. I want to improve everything. I want to present the German national team in a positive light, so that we can eventually get back to the top. I’m looking forward to the challenge.”
Well, if there is anyone who can fix Germany, it’s Klopp. Fans eagerly await this new era of the DFB.

#team

Jürgen Klopp has signed a deal until 2030 to become Germany coach and told a news conference on Friday he was "delighted" - but warned the press he would quit if they "misbehave."
The former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool boss was the DFB's immediate first choice to succeed Julian Nagelsmann, who resigned following the World Cup last-32 exit to Paraguay in June.
Klopp has been global head of soccer at the sports arm of drinks maker Red Bull but will now lead Germany into the Nations League, qualifying for Euro 2028 in the British Isles and qualifiers for the 2030 World Cup. His contract will begin on August 15.
"It is a big honour to sit here," Klopp said in Frankfurt. "I had an idea how big the job is but when you are involved, you feel the responsibility even more. It is a very special day for me."
His first match in charge will be against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24 in Germany's opening Nations League fixture.

#league

He was once hailed as Liverpool's footballing messiah. Now Jurgen Klopp has been asked to work miracles for his country.
Last month, Klopp watched on as a touchline TV pundit as Germany went out of the World Cup in a shock penalty shootout defeat by Paraguay.
The loss led head coach Julian Nagelsmann to resign and plunged German football into a full-scale identity crisis.
Just three weeks later, it is Klopp who has been tasked with picking up the pieces and restoring his country's once-famous winning mentality, signing a four-year deal to become head coach.
Assigned with leading the team through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup, Klopp's first game in charge will be against the Netherlands on 24 September.

#World #coach #last #paraguay