Manchester City are expected to argue that key sponsorship deals were funded by the Abu Dhabi government rather than the club’s owners as part of their appeal against the independent commission’s findings in the Premier League’s 115-charge case.

Argentina defender Cristian “Cuti” Romero has hailed Lionel Messi as the greatest footballer of all time, insisting his country will never have another player like the Inter Miami star.

“Following the national team manager’s press conference, and after a conversation with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have decided to leave the national team camp,” The Al-Nassr forward said.

“If it had happened a minute before, my wife was walking down the road with our kids taking them to school. So, it’s really worrying,” he said.

Carlos Queiroz has left his position as head coach of Ghana for the second time in three months after a difficult return to the Black Stars ended with consecutive defeats.