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Of R$180m spent, only one signing became a Cruzeiro starterCruzeiros first half of 2026 was marked by heavy spending in the transfer market, totaling R$180.5 million on signings in the January window.However, the immediate on-field return fell short of expectations: of the five players who arrived at Toca da Raposa, only one managed to establish himself as an undisputed starter in the team.Below is a breakdown of Raposas five reinforcements, according to ge.Gerson (R$176 million): The most expensive signing in Cruzeiros history, the midfielder justified the investment. He became an undisputed starter under both Tite and Artur Jorge, turning into the pillar of the midfield alongside Matheus Pereira. He played in 31 of the clubs 37 matches this year.Niser Villarreal (No transfer fee): The young forward was the second newcomer with the most opportunities (20 matches and 4 goals). Despite being inconsistent in front of goal, he has Artur Jorges trust and was the hero of the 1-0 win over Boca Juniors in the Copa Libertadores. He is currently competing for a spot with Sinisterra.Bruno Rodrigues (Loan): He returned to the club after a direct request to SAF owner Pedro Loureno. Loaned from Palmeiras until the end of the year, he has made 18 appearances, with one goal and two assists, serving as an option in the squad.Matheus Cunha (No transfer fee): Signed to be Cssios immediate backup, he took over in goal after the starters injury. However, he failed to impress: he conceded 13 goals in 12 matches, drew harsh criticism from the fans, and eventually lost his place to young Otvio, a promising academy product.Chico da Costa (R$5.5 million): The striker is the one who has received the fewest opportunities (14 matches, only seven of them under Artur Jorge) and has yet to find the net. With little space, he is not expected to remain at the club for the second half of the year, attracting interest from other teams.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.

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Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday.Ivory Coast faces Germany on Saturday in Toronto.The federation said Wahi, who is under investigation in France, will not be able to travel with the squad because the necessary administrative authorizations for his entry into Canadian territory could not be obtained at this stage.Wahi started in attack for Ivory Coast when it beat Ecuador 1-0 in its opening game in Philadelphia on Monday. He will remain in the United States pending the teams return, the federation said.The French soccer league said on Wednesday that an unusual amount of bets were placed internationally on Wahi receiving a yellow card during a Ligue 1 game with Nice in May. The French league was alerted by partners monitoring betting markets about suspicious betting activity at international level concerning Nices home game against Metz on May 17, which ended 0-0, and in which Wahi was shown a yellow card.The French league (LFP) said it passed this information to relevant police and gambling authorities, as well as the French Football Federation.Asked whether Wahi was questioned by police, the Marseille prosecutor's office told the Associated Press that a 23-year-old professional football player, competing in Frances Ligue 1 championship, was arrested on May 29, 2026, as part of their investigation."The office added the investigation concerns alleged offenses of organized fraud, organized sports corruption, receiving stolen goods, and money laundering. The player was questioned while in police custody and was released without being detained. The office added the investigation was ongoing.Wahis representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.The Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF) said it has not been officially notified of any judicial or administrative proceedings concerning Wahi.During this particularly delicate period, the FIF offers its full support to the player and reaffirms its confidence in him, it said. Elye Wahi remains an important member of the Ivory Coast national team.May 17 was the last round of the Ligue 1 season. Less than two weeks later, Wahi helped struggling Nice stay in Ligue 1 when he scored twice in a 4-1 win over Saint-Etienne in the second leg of their promotion-relegation playoff.The 23-year-old Wahi had joined Nice on loan from German club Eintracht Frankfurt in January and scored nine goals in 18 games overall, helping Nice reach the French Cup final.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, who is under investigation for alleged betting-related offences, has not been authorized to travel to Canada for his team's next World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation said on Thursday.Ivory Coast faces Germany on Saturday in Toronto.The federation said Wahi, who is under investigation in France, will not be able to travel with the squad because the necessary administrative authorizations for his entry into Canadian territory could not be obtained at this stage.Wahi started in attack for Ivory Coast when it beat Ecuador 1-0 in its opening game in Philadelphia on Monday. He will remain in the United States pending the teams return, the federation said.The French soccer league said on Wednesday that an unusual amount of bets were placed internationally on Wahi receiving a yellow card during a Ligue 1 game with Nice in May. The French league was alerted by partners monitoring betting markets about suspicious betting activity at international level concerning Nices home game against Metz on May 17, which ended 0-0, and in which Wahi was shown a yellow card.The French league (LFP) said it passed this information to relevant police and gambling authorities, as well as the French Football Federation.Asked whether Wahi was questioned by police, the Marseille prosecutor's office told the Associated Press that a 23-year-old professional football player, competing in Frances Ligue 1 championship, was arrested on May 29, 2026, as part of their investigation."The office added the investigation concerns alleged offenses of organized fraud, organized sports corruption, receiving stolen goods, and money laundering. The player was questioned while in police custody and was released without being detained. The office added the investigation was ongoing.Wahis representatives did not immediately respond to requests for comment.The Ivory Coast Football Federation (FIF) said it has not been officially notified of any judicial or administrative proceedings concerning Wahi.During this particularly delicate period, the FIF offers its full support to the player and reaffirms its confidence in him, it said. Elye Wahi remains an important member of the Ivory Coast national team.May 17 was the last round of the Ligue 1 season. Less than two weeks later, Wahi helped struggling Nice stay in Ligue 1 when he scored twice in a 4-1 win over Saint-Etienne in the second leg of their promotion-relegation playoff.The 23-year-old Wahi had joined Nice on loan from German club Eintracht Frankfurt in January and scored nine goals in 18 games overall, helping Nice reach the French Cup final.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/fifa-world-cup

Lionel Messi's family have issued a statement regarding the ongoing "health situation" relating to the Argentine star's father.Messi's dad, Jorge, who manages his son's vast commercial interests and acts as his agent, has been battling health issues.The former Barcelona superstar appeared emotional on the pitch after scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's opening World Cup game.Following reports of Jorge's health, Messi's family have released a statement.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayIt reads: "The Messi family informs that Jorge Messi is currently going through a health situation."At this time, he is under medical supervision, recovering and progressing favourably within the condition he is experiencing."In light of the reports, rumours, and speculation that have circulated in recent hours, the family wishes to express its deep concern regarding the lack of sensitivity, respect, and discretion with which some individuals have treated a strictly private family matter."The family would also like to clarify that only Jorge's immediate family has real and accurate information regarding his condition."LATEST SPORTS NEWSWorld Cup day eight: Czech Republic face South Africa before Switzerland play Bosnia-HerzegovinaThomas Tuchel urged to drop England star despite key win over CroatiaThere are positives and negatives to take but England did their main job... winThe statement continues: "Therefore, any version, statement, or information that does not come directly from the family and its official channels should not be considered valid or truthful."At times like these, we ask for responsibility, prudence, and humanity."A person's health and the peace of mind of their loved ones should not be the subject of speculation or irresponsible media attention."We sincerely appreciate the expressions of affection, respect, and concern we have received, and we ask that Jorge's privacy, confidentiality, and personal space - as well as that of his entire family - be respected throughout this process."Any relevant updates will be communicated in due course by the family and through the appropriate channels."Thank you for your understanding."When speaking to reporters after Argentina's first match, Messi acknowledged he had been struggling without revealing the specific cause.When asked about his emotions, the Argentine said: "No, honestly it's something completely unrelated to sports. It's been a few difficult days, complicated."The Argentine captain expressed his appreciation for those around him during this challenging period.He explained: "I had some difficult, complicated days, but I'm grateful to the entire delegation, to all my teammates because they were always by my side, as always, giving me a lot of strength to be okay, and that's all."Messi chose to focus on the positive aspects of the evening, describing his experience as "amazing".Argentina's next game is on June 22 against Austria.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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