A foundation created in Diogo Jota’s name has come under fire after shocking revelations that it allegedly has no connection to the late footballer’s family, Liverpool Football Club, or many of the organisations it publicly claimed to be working with. The “Diogo Jota Foundation” has been accepting donations since just three days after the Portuguese forward’s tragic death, with the website claiming to have raised nearly £50,000.

• Jota charity probed after donations
• Has already raised over £47k 
• It is yet to be registered with the Charity Commission

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The official-looking website, operating under diogojotafoundation.org, boasts partnerships with heavyweights such as Liverpool FC, UNICEF, Allianz, and the Portuguese Platform of Development NGOs. Yet, when pressed for an official confirmation, three of those institutions flatly denied any involvement, as reported by

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  Suspicion further rose when the Charity Commission confirmed that the foundation had not even submitted an application for registration. Despite claims of having offices in New York, London, and Lisbon, there is little trace of legitimate activity behind the grand facade. All payments were being redirected through a third-party website, and the donations were allowed only in "USDT, ETH and other crypto through NOWPayments securely”.

• WHAT DOES THE WEBSITE SAY

  The foundation claims that it has already distributed 25,000 meals and sponsored 300 children. In the description section, it reads: "Honoring the Legacy of Diogo Jota. Through football, education, and hope, we carry forward the light he left behind – creating opportunity, joy, and lasting impact for the youth of Gondomar and beyond. The Diogo Jota Foundation was conceived in 2025 with one goal: to celebrate Diogo’s incredible journey from a small youth academy in Gondomar to one of Europe’s most respected footballers – and to pay that spirit forward. We create opportunities for young talent through free football camps and grassroots training in underdeveloped communities. We collaborate with local organizations to promote health, inclusion, and youth engagement across regions.”

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  As questions swirl over the legitimacy of the foundation, Liverpool have chosen to focus on cementing Jota’s memory in a way that befits his impact both on and off the pitch. The club announced that a permanent memorial sculpture will be built outside Anfield, constructed entirely from recycled mementos and tributes left by grieving fans. In addition, flowers brought by supporters will be replanted into dedicated beds across club sites, including Anfield and the AXA Training Centre at Kirkby, symbolising how Jota’s legacy will continue to grow within Liverpool’s DNA.

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A fase de grupos do Paulistão é o momento perfeito para testes e avaliações, por isso, a derrota do Corinthians diante do São Bernardo não deve ser tratada como catastrófica ou sinônimo de crise. Mas para a equipe e Fernando Lázaro evoluírem, é preciso identificar e neutralizar os problemas apresentados neste início de ano.

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O primeiro deles envolve a defesa e os ‘apagões’. Mais uma vez, o Timão concedeu gols nos minutos iniciais de cada tempo após erros individuais e de desatenção. O primeiro deles veio dos pés de Balbuena, que cometeu pênalti infantil aos cinco minutos, condicionando o restante da partida para o clube alvinegro.

No entanto, o erro do paraguaio não isenta o restante do time na parte criativa, e aí entra o segundo problema que o Corinthians vem enfrentando neste começo de temporada: o rendimento da equipe cai bruscamente quando dois ou mais titulares não estão em campo.

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Contra o Bernô, o Timão sentiu demais as ausências de Renato Augusto no meio-campo e Yuri Alberto no ataque. Sem eles, Lázaro sofreu suas duas únicas derrotas até aqui, e precisa encontrar melhores soluções.

Du Queiroz e Giuliano não deram dinâmica ao setor, enquanto Romero foi facilmente envolvido pelo sistema defensivo do São Bernardo. A equipe da casa soube explorar as fragilidades corintianas e fez os dois gols com certa facilidade, sem precisar se expor.

O Alvinegro apenas melhorou e conseguiu agredir o adversário na metade do segundo tempo, com Paulinho mais avançado e Fábio Santos dando suporte para Róger Guedes na esquerda. Mesmo assim, o Timão foi incapaz de marcar contra o São Bernardo.

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Com o calendário apertado e poucos treinos, Lázaro terá um enorme desafio em uma semana, quando o Corinthians recebe o Palmeiras na Neo Química Arena. Até lá, a missão do treinador é amenizar a dor de cabeça na defesa e buscar soluções caso não tenha todos os titulares à disposição.

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Artilheiro da Copinha com cinco gols, Sapata treinou nesta segunda-feira pela primeira vez com elenco profissional do Botafogo. A informação foi publicada primeiramente pelo “Canal do TF” e confirmada pelo LANCE!.

O atacante tem 19 anos e foi um dos destaques da equipe alvinegra na última Copinha. O Botafogo firmou um acordo com Taubaté pela compra de 70% dos direitos do jogador. O LANCE! apurou que o contrato será assinado nesta quarta-feira. O vínculo é válido até 2027.

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Sob olhares de Luís Castro, Sapata treinará com os jogadores do elenco profissional ao longo desta semana. O jovem é visto com bons olhos internamente e deve ser utilizado aos poucos na equipe principal para ganhar maturidade e casca.

– Estou muito feliz com esse momento que estou no clube. Com certeza quero continuar construindo minha história no Botafogo. Quero mostrar meu futebol, ganhar títulos e fazer meu nome na história do clube – declarou Sapata, ementrevista ao LANCE!no começo de janeiro.

O Glorioso entra em campo na próxima quinta-feira, diante do Sergipe, às 20h, fora de casa, pela primeira fase da Copa do Brasil. O time de Luís Castro precisa apenas de um empate para se classificar.

Randal Kolo Muani closed in on a Juventus return as Paris Saint-Germain and the Italian giants edged towards sealing a €60 million transfer agreement.

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Juve are edging closer to sealing Kolo Muani’s long-term return from PSG in a deal worth around €60 million (£51m/$65m). After months of negotiations, the two clubs appear to have reached common ground on a deal that will see the French striker initially return on loan with an obligation to buy. Kolo Muani, who scored 10 goals and provided three assists in 22 games during his short loan spell in Turin last season, has already expressed his desire to continue with the Bianconeri. PSG, meanwhile, are keen to cash in on a player who never truly settled in Paris under Luis Enrique.

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This deal would represent one of Juventus’s key transfer outlays in recent years, underlining their intent to rebuild a sharper, more mobile attack. The club have long sought a striker who can stretch defences and bring versatility up front, qualities that Kolo Muani demonstrated during his first stint in Serie A.

For PSG, this is another clear step in their summer strategy by offloading high-wage players who don’t fit Luis Enrique’s system, while balancing the books after years of heavy spending. The move also reaffirms how Serie A’s elite are willing to invest heavily again, despite broader financial caution across Italian football.

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The structure of the deal has been a sticking point for weeks, where PSG initially raised their asking price to €70 million (£59m/$76m), which Juventus were unwilling to pay outright. The compromise now looks set at a €5m paid loan followed by a €55m (£46m/$59m) mandatory purchase clause, spreading the cost across seasons. For Juventus, this comes with financial strain as Kolo Muani is expected to earn around €8m net per year.

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If the deal is finalised, Juve will not only secure a striker tailor-made for their new project but also set off a domino effect in the market. For PSG, this agreement could help finance their ongoing squad overhaul and allow Enrique to continue building a younger, more balanced squad. All eyes now turn to whether Juve can wrap up the final details before rivals swoop in or PSG change course. Juve is set to play against Genoa on Saturday.

Dutch club Feyenoord have rejected Bayer Leverkusen’s opening bid for midfielder Quinten Timber amid a tense ongoing contract standoff.

• Feyenoord left unimpressed by Leverkusen's first bid
• Midfielder has one year left on his contract
• 24-year-old was recently stripped of captaincy

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to , the Eredivisie giants were left 'unimpressed' by Erik ten Hag-led Leverkusen's opening bid for Timber. The Dutch midfielder has just one year left on his current deal, which runs until 2026, and has refused to sign an extension. That decision already cost him the captain’s armband, which was handed to new signing Sem Steijn. 

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  Timber joined Feyenoord in 2022 and has made 105 appearances for the club, scoring 18 goals and providing 13 assists. Last season, however, he struggled with a torn lateral knee ligament, missing the entire second half of the campaign. He still managed 26 matches with six goals and one assist before the injury.

  With only a year left on his deal, Feyenoord risk losing him on a free transfer next summer. That could force them to sell now, even if the first offer from Leverkusen was dismissed. Meanwhile, the German club are eager to land the 24-year-old and will continue talks with Feyenoord.

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  West Ham have also shown interest in Timber, the twin brother of Arsenal defender Jurrien. Manager Graham Potter is desperate to strengthen his midfield after a disastrous start that saw the Hammers concede eight goals in their first two games. The Premier League club are keeping Quinten firmly on their radar as the transfer window nears its close.

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  Leverkusen are closing in on signing Equi Fernandez from Al-Qadsiah in Saudi Arabia. Bringing in Timber alongside the Argentine could pave the way for Aleix Garcia to leave Leverkusen for West Ham.

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Na próxima quinta-feira (16), Cerro Porteño e Fortaleza definirão um dos classificados para a fase de grupos da Libertadores 2023. Até o presente momento, 28 clubes estão garantidos entre as chaves além dos dois qualificados que virão nesta quarta de Independiente Medellín x Magallanes bem como de Atlético-MG x Millonarios.

No compromisso de ida, apesar da excelente presença de público na Arena Castelão, o time do Paraguai levou a melhor. Com o gol de Churín e a excelente atuação do goleiro Jean, o 1 a 0 permitiu ao Ciclón jogar por um empate no confronto decisivo. Para o Leão do Pici, só a vitória por um (disputa de pênaltis) ou mais gols (tempo normal) interessa pensando em classificação.

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>José Welison comenta busca por vaga na fase de grupos da Libertadores

Dentre os nomes comumente utilizadas pelo técnico Juan Pablo Vojvoda, cinco deles não viajaram, todas por problemas físicos. São eles Dudu (edema no músculo posterior da coxa esquerda), Lucas Esteves (estiramento na coxa esquerda), Moisés (recuperação de cirurgia por fratura no pé-direito), Pedro Rocha (recuperação de cirurgia por ruptura ligamentar no joelho esquerdo) e Tinga, com uma contratura muscular.

Do lado dos mandantes nesta semana, apenas a substituição do lateral-esquerdo Daniel Rivas é uma questão considerada pelo técnico Facundo Silva. Expulso na vitória em solo cearense, a tendência é que Enzo Giménez (meio-campista) assuma o posto em caráter de improviso.

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CERRO PORTEÑO x FORTALEZA – LIBERTADORES

Local: Estádio La Nueva Olla, em Assunção (PAR)
Data e hora: 16/03/2023 – 19h (de Brasília)
Árbitro: Jesús Valenzuela (VEN)
Assistentes: Jorge Urrego e Tulio Moreno (ambos VEN)
VAR: Juan Soto (VEN)

CERRO PORTEÑO (Técnico: Facundo Silva)

Jean; Espínola, Báez, Patiño e Giménez; Aquino, Carrizo, Lucena e Viera; Churín e Morales.

FORTALEZA (Técnico: Juan Pablo Vojvoda)

Fernando Miguel; Brítez, Benevenuto, Titi e Bruno Pacheco; Romarinho, Caio Alexandre e Hércules; Yago Pikachu, Pochettino e Thiago Galhardo.

Harvey Elliott is set to spend the 2025-26 season on loan with Aston Villa, which would become a permanent transfer next summer.

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Elliott is in the final stages of completing what will eventually mark the end of his career at Liverpool. writes that the 22-year-old has been given permission to undergo a medical with Aston Villa and has travelled to Birmingham. It will start as a loan for the duration of this season but is expected to become permanent next summer because of an obligation to buy valued at £35 million ($47m).

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Having played over 50 games in Jurgen Klopp's final season, Elliott found himself struggling for opportunities under successor Arne Slot. With Florian Wirtz adding to the competition for attacking midfield and wide places, that was only going to get worse unless the youngster moved on. But joining Aston Villa will keep him closer to home than a potential switch to RB Leipzig would have.

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Liverpool stand to make a huge profit on Elliott, despite the £35m fee falling short of their original asking price, ranging from £40-50m ($54-68m). The Reds paid a maximum of £4.3m ($5.8m) in compensation when signing a 16-year-old Elliott from Fulham.

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If all goes as expected, Aston Villa will finish transfer deadline day with Elliott and Jadon Sancho through the door, while Liverpool are racing the clock to complete anticipated deals for Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi. One player not expected to be on the move is goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, who was ultimately overlooked by Manchester United in favour of emerging Belgian talent Senne Lammens.

Chelsea have made a £37 million (€40m/$50m) bid to sign Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez as they look to strengthen before the transfer window closes.

• Chelsea make €40m bid for Fermin
• Blues keen to strengthen in midfield
• Chelsea missed out on Simons

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Blues are waiting to hear whether their offer has been accepted by the Spanish champions, according to Fabrizio Romano. The report states that Barcelona are not actively looking to sell Fermin, 22, and so a deal will depend on whether the midfielder wants to push for a move to Stamford Bridge.

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  Should Fermin want to leave Camp Nou, the Spain international faces a race against time to join Chelsea before the transfer window closes on September 1 at 7pm BST for Premier League clubs. Enzo Maresca's side were also linked with Xavi Simons but the Netherlands international has since joined Tottenham Hotspur in a £52 million (€60m/$70m) deal.

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  Emerging through Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, Fermin helped the club win both La Liga and the Copa del Rey in the 2024-25 season, scoring eight goals and registering 10 assists under Hansi Flick's tutelage.

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  Fermin could feature for Barcelona when they take on Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on Sunday, whereas Chelsea – who defeated west London rivals Fulham 2-0 on Saturday – have all eyes on the transfer window before the international break commences.

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Se a conversa após a eliminação precoce nas quartas de final do Campeonato Paulista era de que o técnico Rogério Ceni morreu abraçado a uma ideia de jogo que mais empacou que funcionou em toda a competição, a vitória por 2 a 0 sobre o Tigre, na última quinta-feira (6), na estreia do São Paulo na Copa Sul-Americana, mostrou que as coisas mudaram para melhor no Morumbi.

Na Argentina voltaram os três zagueiros do ano passado. E com eles um estilo de jogo mais acirrado e efetivo do Tricolor.

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Pode não ter sido brilhante, mas a postura mudou. Com menos ímpeto ofensivo, era um São Paulo que soube esperar o Tigre. E definir a parada em duas jogadas de contra-ataque cruciais.

A questão é que a entrada de um terceiro defensor (Arboleda, no caso de quinta), dá mais sustentação ao esqueleto ofensivo definido do time (Nestor, Rato, David e centroavante – Erison contra o Tigre).

Fora dos treinos desde que os CTs fecharam as portas, nós, jornalistas, temos apenas ideias e informações – nem sempre verdadeiras – do que acontece no cotidiano. E o fato é que entre crises como a sua discussão com Marcos Paulo, Ceni trabalhou o que devia. Da forma como deveria.

A sacada de Luciano dos 11 iniciais, algo discutido desde que o agora camisa 10 foi escalado como ponta de lança no 4-2-4 do primeiro trimestre, se mostrou assertiva. Assim como a volta de Méndez aos titulares. Soluções táticas e que geram reflexos até mesmo no ambiente, por conta dos problemas recentes.

Isso se tornou visível na quinta. O futebol de praticamente todas as peças que vinham usadas ao longo do Paulistão cresceu consideravelmente. Rafael, inevitavelmente colocado em dúvida, foi soberbo com defesas importantes. Beraldo nasceu para jogar ao lado de Arboleda. Nestor estava muito mais a vontade, distribuindo o jogo aos alas, ajudando na marcação e realizando assistências importantes…

Pode ser que tudo dê errado já no duelo contra o Ituano, pela Copa do Brasil, mas Ceni mostrou que, por enquanto, seu trabalho na intertemporada pode sim ser considerado o melhor dentre todos os grandes eliminados precocemente no Paulistão. Evolução, só o São Paulo mostrou em campo…

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Eric Dier has revealed "it hurts every time" he is left out of the England squad, as he insists he has done all he can to be included.

• Dier lifts lid on England heartbreak
• Eyeing the 2026 World Cup
• Wants to play for his country again

• WHAT HAPPENED?

  Dier has won 49 caps for England but has not played for his country since the World Cup last-16 win over Senegal in 2022. That is despite a move to Bayern Munich, where he won the Bundesliga and played in a Champions League semi-final. England, of course, have appointed Thomas Tuchel as their new manager but he has not included Dier in any of his squads thus far.

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  Dier played under Tuchel for Bayern and has laid his cards on the table; he is desperate to return to the England setup, particularly ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. He has left the German club and is now playing for Monaco in Ligue 1.

• WHAT DIER SAID

  Dier told the Telegraph: “Yeah, it hurts (being left out). Every time it hurts. But hopefully I can make a change.

  “To be completely honest with you it’s been quite frustrating because in the last two years I was playing for Bayern and playing well.

  “I played pretty much every game, won the league and played in the quarter-final and semi-final of the Champions League. So, I’m playing in those games. I felt like I’d done everything I could to be in the squad. But it just hasn’t happened.”

  Asked if he has spoken with Tuchel, he replied: “No, no, I spoke a few times with his assistant, Anthony [Barry]. We know each other from Bayern, we know each other well and obviously those conversations are private. 

  “But my intention is clear. I want to get back in the England squad. I felt over the last two years I’ve been playing the best football of my career. I feel in a very good place with my game.”

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  England play Andorra and Serbia in World Cup qualifiers this weekend. Dier will likely be a keen observer.