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Manchester United have a busy week of Premier League football ahead of them in their race to finish in the top four.

Rafa Sales Ross Guest Contributor Industry executives, creatives and international buyers came together to preview an exclusive selection of upcoming high-end German series at the Up Next: Germany showcase at the Berlinale Series Market, the dedicated serial content arm of the EFM running between Feb. 19-21. Four projects were selected for the showcase: Dystopian drama “A Better Place” imagines the aftermath of a revolutionary state-led program that eradicates all German prisons.

Brian Brobbey has addressed reports linking him with a move to Manchester United - but the 21-year-old says he will be staying in the Eredivisie with Ajax.

Ed Meza @edmezavar Beta Film has boarded ZDFneo’s new medical drama series “Krank Berlin,” set in the toughest and most overcrowded hospital in the German capital. Created by former British emergency room doctor turned screenwriter Samuel Jefferson, “Krank Berlin” will be part of the Berlinale Series Market showcase Up Next: Germany, which presents an exclusive selection of the country’s upcoming high-end series to international buyers at the EFM. Set against the backdrop of the vibrant, fast-paced and multicultural Southside districts of Neukölln and Kreuzberg, the series stars Haley Louise Jones (“Dear Child,” “Paradise”) as Dr.

Bayern Munich are reportedly mulling over a potential swoop for Manchester United defender Raphael Varane.

Randal Kolo Muani has decided he wants to leave Eintracht Frankfurt for Paris Saint-Germain.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Sky Italia celebrated its 20-year anniversary on Tuesday by announcing a rich slate of upcoming originals, including a second season of the Italian adaptation of “Call My Agent,” which will see “The White Lotus” star Sabrina Impacciatore joining the cast. The Sky Italia originals slate comprises previously announced high-end drama “M. Son of the Century” by British director Joe Wright, alongside less lavish shows in various stages – most of which have international potential. It underscores how the Italian unit of the Comcast-owned pay-TV service continues to be a major Italian industry driver. While Sky’s German unit, which is believed to be up for sale, has put production on pause, Sky Italia is cranking out Italian originals through the platform’s Sky Studios unit at a steady pace, showing no signs of a slowdown.

RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol is being strongly linked with a move to Manchester City this summer.

Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave Al Nassr only months after joining the club from Manchester United and could be set to return to Real Madrid as an ambassador, according to reports.

Manchester United are one of three Premier League clubs keeping tabs on Ryan Gravenberch with the Dutch midfielder considering his future at Bayern Munich, according to reports

Long-serving Sky Deutschland exec Quirin Schmidt is moving to Gaumont as an executive producer in April.

Naman Ramachandran Writer, producer and script editor Cassandra Johnson-Bekoe has joined U.K. independent production company DARE Pictures in the newly created position of head of scripted development. Johnson-Bekoe was previously senior development executive at Daniel Kaluuya’s production outfit 59%, overseeing the company’s slate and generating new IP across international and regional markets. Prior to this she worked in scripted development and her credits include “Ted Lasso” season 2 (WarnerBros/Apple+), “Riches” (Greenacre Films for ITV), “Secret Invasion” (Marvel Studios) and “The Chemistry of Death” (Cuba Pictures Ltd, for Paramount+). Reporting into DARE CEO Derren Lawford, Johnson-Bekoe will focus on developing the company’s scripted slate, as well bringing with her an original slate of IP and working on new drama and film projects with a view to taking them from pitch to commission with a particular emphasis on the U.S. and African markets. She will identify and develop relationships with emerging and established storytelling talent.

Ed Meza @edmezavar U.S. streaming service Topic has inked an exclusive U.S. and Canadian rights deal with Germany’s Beta Film for four European crime series ahead of this year’s Mipcom TV programming mart in Cannes. Dedicated to crime and suspense, Topic, part of First Look Entertainment, picked up the third season of critically acclaimed Austrian-German series “Pagan Peak”; Finnish title “Helsinki Syndrome”; “Silent Road” from Greece; and Croatian-Ukrainian co-production “The Silence.” The agreement also includes renewals of Italian political thriller “1992” and follow-up seasons “1993” and “1994.” Described as Italy’s “House Of Cards,” the show  examines how Italian politics were shaken to the core by a major criminal investigation against widespread corruption in the 1990s.

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic insists that his side had no plans to sign Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo during the summer transfer window, though he did speak with agent Jorge Mendes regularly.

Ralf Rangnick has suggested that Sasa Kalajdzic should reject a move to Manchester United.The Stuttgart striker has been linked with a move to Old Trafford as they look to bring in a number of new faces before the transfer window closes. The target man had been linked with a move to Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, before the moves collapsed and he was linked to United.It is thought that he is in search of regular game-time - and Erik ten Hag's side could be the perfect club for that.

F1 legend Michael Schumacher.Ferrari endured another day to forget at the Hungarian Grand Prix as a bungled tyre strategy cost Charles Leclerc the chance of victory. He came home a frustrated sixth while teammate Carlos Sainz had two slow pit-stops on his way to fourth.Meanwhile, Max Verstappen took victory to extend his already healthy lead in the drivers’ standings while Mercedes closed the gap on the Scuderia in the constructors’ table with second and third for Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. READ MORE: Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin move could see highly-rated pair get F1 big break After the race, Binotto tried to defend the team, insisting the pace of their car, not strategy, was the problem.

Arsenal icon. German outlet BILD have reported details of the alleged outburst and elaborated by saying that the 52-year-old 'severed the roof beams' of the outbuilding and tried to switch off a surveillance camera in a bid to go unnoticed.

Manchester United have been rocked with the news that Cristiano Ronaldo wants to leave the club, but the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is finding it tougher than first thought to find a new home.Ronaldo has reportedly asked to leave United after less than 12 months due to their failure to qualify for the Champions League, and his wage reduction can't have helped matters. Chelsea were one of the clubs offered Ronaldo by agent Jorge Mendes, with Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus teasing the Bundesliga by saying a move to the Allianz would be 'sexy'.But Bayern CEO Oliver Kahn has now confirmed that the club are not interested, and with Chelsea signing Raheem Sterling it seems like a move to Stamford Bridge could also be unlikely.

Chelsea have emerged as shock front runners to sign Manchester United wantaway Cristiano Ronaldo, but the 37-year-old has been urged to focus on a "sexy" move to Bayern Munich.The five-time Ballon d'Or winner may have only returned to United last summer, but due to their failure to secure Champions League football the Portuguese star has reportedly asked to leave. Chelsea have been placed on high alert, and agent Jorge Mendes offered Ronaldo to co-owner Todd Boehly last month.Chelsea are said to be pondering a move, especially after Romelu Lukaku secured a loan switch back to Inter Milan.

Manori Ravindran International EditorA cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that pulled in an estimated $4 billion worldwide is getting the documentary treatment.Sky Germany, the U.K.’s Channel 4 and super-indie Fremantle are backing a three-part doc series about the con, which was spearheaded by the mysterious Dr. Ruja Ignatova, who is still on the run from law enforcement officials.“Crypto Queen” (working title) promises to shed exclusive new light on one of the biggest digital scams of the last decade.

Ricciardo was again out performed by teammate Lando Norris, who finished fifth in Monaco and picked up the fastest lap of the race, putting further pressure upon his experienced counterpart after his team already laid down the gauntlet.McLaren chief Zach Brown admitted last week that Ricciardo had not lived up to expectations since joining the team in 2021 and, while he is tied down with the team until 2023, he hinted at an end of the relationship before that by making it clear there were options to terminate that relationship.Now, after further disappointment in Monte Carlo, former F1 driver Ralph Schumacher suggested the team could indeed move on before next season, telling Sky Germany: "The rumours as well as the statements in the team, are getting louder. He’s just too far away from his teammate."I’m curious how the future looks for him.