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Arsenal's appeal against Max Dowman's red card against Fleetwood Town has been dismissed. Arsenal argued that the red card was a case of both wrongful dismissal and excessive punishment. Dowman will be suspended for the next three games.

An Open Letter to @Atleti To the Board of Directors, the coaching staff, the players, and the loyal supporters of Club Atlético de Madrid, We write this letter not as paid spokespeople, agents of any club, or representatives of Julián Álvarez or @FCBarcelona. We simply believe the situation deserves clearer, more honest discussion 🗣️ Julián Álvarez is a footballer of rare quality who has already achieved a great deal and still has important years ahead. We formally ask Atlético Madrid to consider releasing him so he may continue his career at Barcelona, where he can enjoy the later stages of his professional life in an environment that aligns more closely with his ambitions and happiness ☺️ We understand the commercial realities of modern football 📉. Clubs invest significant resources in players and have every right to protect those investments. Yet the long-term health of football depends on more than balance sheets. When a player no longer wishes to remain at a club, forcing him to stay rarely benefits anyone: not the player, the dressing room, the supporters, or the club itself. A reluctant or unhappy footballer is rarely at his best, and the resulting tension can undermine the collective spirit that Atlético Madrid has always prized. Releasing Julián Álvarez would not be an act of weakness. It would be a statement of principle 💪 Football is richer when players can pursue the opportunities that inspire them, and when clubs balance ambition with humanity🫶 We urge Atlético Madrid to approach this matter with that spirit in mind ❤️

💣 Arsenal have INFORMED Pedro Neto’s representatives of their interest in signing him. Chelsea are open to a sale and are asking around £70M. (@siphillipssport)