Brazil Serie A
Prestianni provisionally suspended
UEFA has imposed a provisional suspension on Gianluca Prestianni. An investigation is currently underway into whether the Benfica player made racist remarks during the Champions League match against Real Madrid. As a result, the Argentine will miss the return leg in the playoff round.
Barcelona denies complaint against Joan Laporta
Barcelona has denied as completely false the documents behind a National Court complaint accusing president Joan Laporta of money laundering and improper commissions, and says it will launch legal and disciplinary action ahead of the 15 March club elections.
Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape
Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France over a 2023 rape allegation, with the PSG defender denying the accusation, prosecutors sending the case to court, and both legal teams disputing credibility, evidence, and claims of extortion.