Arnaldo Andrés Lezcano Ramírez, 20, was detained by the National Police after punching referee Jorge Junior Villalba Ortíez in the face, causing a cheekbone fracture. The assault occurred at the end of a match of the Liga Caaguazú de Futebol, at the Club 8 de Diciembre field in the Santa Isabel neighborhood. The player attempted to flee but was captured a few blocks away and remains at the disposal of the Public Prosecutor's Office.
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Negotiations between Florentino Pérez and Jorge Mendes have reportedly advanced, with a verbal agreement for a two-season contract. Official announcement depends on the electoral scenario at the club.
Palmeiras released the official medical report of Paraguayan forward Ramón Sosa, who suffered a left ankle sprain during a match against Cruzeiro. The ligament injury is of low severity, does not require surgery, and the estimated recovery time is approximately two weeks, which would make him fit in time for the 2026 World Cup.