Wednesday’s latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC’s What’s Trending…
MAN UNITED: Manchester United have been cleared of any wrongdoing over Paul Pogba’s transfer but disciplinary proceedings have been opened against Juventus, FIFA have confirmed.
– Gestifute, the agency that represents Jose Mourinho, said on Tuesday that neither Spain’s tax agency nor the prosecution have contacted him regarding allegations of tax fraud.
REAL MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo will testify in his tax fraud case on July 31, according to reports, having been accused of defrauding authorities of €14.7m and will give evidence in a Spanish court.
– Newly re-elected Real Madrid president Florentino Perez played down the possibility of a move for Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea and said no bids have been received for Alvaro Morata or James Rodriguez.
ENGLAND: England is a better place for young players to develop than Spain because of a higher level of professionalism, according to Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin.
– Defender Alfie Mawson believes the England Under-21s have shown they can “hack” the pressure at Euro 2017.
MAN CITY: Manchester City are prepared to be patient in their bid to sign top attacking target Alexis Sanchez but are not ready to make a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, sources have told ESPN FC.
– Manchester City defender Tosin Adarabioyo has signed a new four-year deal ahead of his current contract set to run out at the end of the month.
CONFEDERATIONS CUP: FIFA has warned Mexico about the conduct of its fans after discriminatory chants at the Confederations Cup.
– Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan has pored over the errors in Australia’s loss to Germany, vowing to make amends during the rest of the Confederations Cup.
FIFA: FIFA has dismissed a report that its ethics committee had started an investigation against the organisation’s president Gianni Infantino before he choreographed the sudden removal of the committee’s bosses last month.
MEXICO: Mexico and Porto midfielder Hector Herrera described teammate Hirving Lozano’s move to PSV Eindhoven from Pachuca as a “dream” and said it could open up opportunities for more Mexicans to move to Europe.
MLS: Sheanon Williams’ assault charge will not be pursued by prosecution in British Columbia, though the Vancouver Whitecaps defender still faces discipline from Major League Soccer.
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