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Mallorca, a favorable opponent to extend the good run

La Liga returns to Nervion as Sevilla host bottom side Mallorca, chasing a second straight home win and looking to turn pre break momentum into a real run, while Jagoba Arrasate’s compact visitors seek to halt their away skid with a disciplined, counter focused plan.

Cole Palmer is bad news for Chelsea: Unfortunately, I was wrong

Indonesia fail to reach the 2026 World Cup and sack Patrick Kluivert

After a near miss in Asian qualifying, Indonesia parts ways with Patrick Kluivert. The brief tenure brought tactical progress and mixed results, leaving a foundation to build on as the federation plans the next step toward a first ever World Cup.

Raphinha has them on edge

With the Clásico a week away, Barcelona manage Raphinha’s hamstring recovery with caution, ruling him out of Girona while targeting the Bernabéu. Flick prepares dual game plans, balancing risk, tactical impact, and the need to keep the winger fit beyond one match.

These are the key matchups for Bayern against Dortmund and vice versa

On Saturday, league leaders Bayern Munich host the challengers from Dortmund. A look at the most exciting duels or three-way battles.

McKennie, notorious in Italy, is finally giving up hamburgers

Weston McKennie has caused a stir several times with his remarks about Italian food, but the American midfielder now seems to have mended his ways. At the urging of Juventus coach Igor Tudor, he has adjusted his diet.

Guardiola? The reality is even better than I expected

Italian goalkeeper says he is delighted whenever he hears the Manchester City manager speak and intends to stay at the Etihad for as long as possible, after a summer in which he left PSG.

Schmeichel doesn't understand Man Utd: What is he doing at Napoli?

Rasmus Højlund and Scott McTominay were not guaranteed a starting place at Manchester United, but at Napoli they are playing out of their skins. That raises questions for Peter Schmeichel. The decision-makers all have their own agenda. How can you create a stable environment then?

Isak remains goalless and Arne Slot warns: Preseason is over

Record signing Alexander Isak enters a crucial stretch at Liverpool after a five match goal drought. Arne Slot says the striker has finally reached full fitness and will now be judged fairly, with Anfield’s showdown against Manchester United offering a prime chance to reset the narrative.

Ousmane Dembélé asks for a big salary increase after winning the Ballon d’Or

Fresh from winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or, Ousmane Dembélé has asked PSG for a significant pay rise despite a contract running to 2028.