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Why Souness rejected Barcelona when he left Liverpool
Graeme Souness has revealed he turned down Barcelona when leaving Liverpool in 1984, choosing Sampdoria instead. The move reflected his need for a three-year contract and Italy’s appeal as the destination for leading players; he later won an Italian Cup before joining Rangers. Souness said Barcelona offered him two years, which did not meet his…
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Karla Sofía Gascon, Itziar Ituño Set for Political Fantasy Satire ‘When Devils Rule’ from Spain’s Atlantika Films (EXCLUSIVE)
Karla Sofía Gascón and Itziar Ituño are set to star in “When Devils Rule”, a Spanish supernatural political satire in development. The six-part series follows four working-class women who confront evil figures hiding within society, using fantasy and folklore to explore how powerful people manipulate public life. Gascón will play Manuela, a teacher at an…
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Mipcom Title ‘The Castle’ Shapes Up as Another Hit From ‘La Bola Negra’ Producer Movistar Plus
Movistar Plus’s ‘The Castle’ follows a police investigation into a prostitution and human trafficking network in Spain, told through the perspectives of a police inspector, a Colombian woman brought to work in a brothel, and the brothel owner. The series examines how sex trafficking is organised as a business and the culture that allows it…
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EU data access for Burnham hinges on fee and court oversight
Brussels is reportedly making renewed UK access to EU migrant and criminal databases conditional on paying a fee and accepting oversight by the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Andy Burnham hopes to secure an arrangement at a UK-EU summit in November, but the proposed conditions could reignite arguments over sovereignty and Brexit. The databases include…
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Patel report corrected as Stoke teen charged; Greep apologises
MS NOW says FBI Director Kash Patel remains in the US after wrongly reporting he had landed in Russia. A 17-year-old has been charged in Stoke-on-Trent, while Geordie Greep apologises and a saliva test aims to help time treatments.
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The Portuguese second-tier team hosting Sunderland in Europe
Torreense, a Portuguese second-division club, are making their Europa League debut after beating Sporting 2-1 in May’s Portuguese Cup final. Their unexpected run matters both to the small club and to Portugal, whose teams earn valuable European ranking points through their performances. The club last played in Portugal’s top flight in 1991-92 and became the…
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How are the Irish provinces shaping up for Europe?
All four Irish provinces begin their European campaigns on Saturday, with the Champions Cup starting earlier than in recent seasons. After a slow start in the United Rugby Championship, Leinster, Munster and Connacht face questions about squad strength, consistency and readiness against leading English and French clubs. Leinster remain Ireland’s strongest contender, despite losing several…
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Could Wenger really take on Infantino and run for Fifa presidency?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears likely to stand unopposed for a fourth and final term next year, but senior European football figures are backing former Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger as a possible challenger. Wenger has led Fifa’s global football development work since 2019, putting him in the unusual position of being promoted as a rival…
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The Andorran club making history with a Pochettino in the team
Inter Club d’Escaldes will become the first Andorran club to play in the league or group phase of a European competition when they begin their Conference League campaign. The milestone fulfils a childhood ambition for defender Maurizio Pochettino and could encourage other clubs in the small country to believe European progress is possible. Founded in…