🥐 Farewell to a legend, FIFA crisis, window... 5️⃣ stories of the day | OneFootball

The transfer market is reaching boiling point while institutional football goes through turbulent times. This August 5 comes loaded with top-level meetings in Madrid and Morocco, tensions in Vallecas, moves involving young South American prospects heading to Serie A, and an emotional tribute that has broken the hearts of both Barça and Milan fans alike.

Deco travels to Madrid over Julián Álvarez

FC Barcelona sporting director Deco has urgently traveled to Madrid to hold a summit meeting with Julián Álvarez’s camp. The Blaugrana club is looking to draw up the final strategy and try to sign the Argentine striker before the market closes, with the player’s own approval to push for his departure.

Mastantuono, one step away from Fiorentina

Franco Mastantuono’s move to Fiorentina is on the verge of being unblocked. Real Madrid views a loan or a transfer with an option to buy for the Argentine gem to a top-level Serie A club very positively, in order to guarantee his development in a highly competitive league.

Mass farewell to Franco Baresi

Milan turned out in force for the final and emotional farewell to legend Franco Baresi. Thousands of fans packed the Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio for a funeral where historic figures such as Maldini, Van Basten, and Baggio said goodbye through tears and applause to the eternal Rossonero captain.

Infantino’s crisis cabinet in Morocco

Gianni Infantino has called an emergency meeting in Rabat alongside top FIFA executives and figures such as Arsène Wenger. Pressure is mounting on the organization’s president following disagreements with member associations over commercial plans and the global calendar.

Martín Presa breaks his silence over Vallecas

Raúl Martín Presa, president of Rayo Vallecano, has sparked controversy once again by claiming that “the stadium is better than ever” and that “without Vallecas the club would go down to the Segunda.” His remarks come after strong protests from supporters over the infrastructure’s shortcomings and reports of serious personal threats.

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