The 2098 season has barely begun and it's already been suspended. Apparently, the players' union has decided to show its hand, forcing teams to include bonuses in the contracts of free agents. Sources indicate the involvement of Clan Casamonica or even the 'Ndrangheta in this maneuver. We'll see how things unfold in the coming days.

The saga is over.

The league, teams, union, and players have reached an agreement, and the season will finally begin. The mafia's influence on the impasse wasn't confirmed, however, things only settled down after our scoop. With that, Ombranera and his staff are now ready to make terrible deals in free agency.