Barcelona and Spain legend Gerard Pique is set to appear in court on March 14 as part of a corruption investigation into the Spanish Super Cup’s move to Saudi Arabia. Pique, who was placed under investigation last year, is being scrutinized for his involvement in brokering deals worth 40 million euros a year through his company Kosmos. The court has raised concerns about potential illegalities, including a clause guaranteeing a commission of four million euros per year to Kosmos, while former federation chief Luis Rubiales, also implicated, defends the legality of the controversial move.
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Iran says no sanctions relief in US nuclear proposal
Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that the latest US proposal for a nuclear deal does not include the lifting of sanctions, indicating stalled negotiations following five rounds of Omani-mediated talks since April. He criticized the US for seeking a "unilateral" agreement and reaffirmed Iran's right to enrich uranium, a point of contention, especially as the US maintains that any enrichment is a "red line." Amid concerns over Iran's nuclear activities, the International Atomic...
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