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Maduka Okoye, the Udinese Calcio goalkeeper, was acquitted of game manipulation charges but received a two-month suspension for violating the principle of fairness after a friend won €120,000 from a bet linked to his yellow card for time-wasting against Lazio. The Italian Federal Court cleared him of any involvement in sports offenses, but he will miss seven matches from August 18 to October 19. Want More Context? 🔎

Ardon Jashari has been excluded from the Club Brugge squad for their opening match, signaling a potential move to Milan, which has adjusted its €38m offer to include €35m in fixed fees. The Swiss midfielder, who has declined two Premier League offers this week, is eager to join Milan, having been a fan since childhood. Want More Context? 🔎

Everton are in advanced negotiations with Lyon to sign 20-year-old winger Malick Fofana, following the club's need to sell players due to financial regulations. Despite interest from clubs like Liverpool and Bayern Munich, Fofana previously rejected a move to Nottingham Forest, and now Everton are seeking to agree on personal terms with him. Want More Context? 🔎