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![Marcelo says farewell to football: Forever grateful](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1875308797/pt/foto/jeddah-saudi-arabia-marcelo-of-fluminense-acknowledges-the-fans-as-he-leaves-the-field.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=NPsOXbdpsKfbd8m78hYLxU5S1azsYsIgSJkCaFhUEzI=)
Marcelo says farewell to football: 'Forever grateful'
Marcelo hangs up his boots. The legendary left-back of Real Madrid calls it a day at the age of 36.
![UEFA is considering scrapping extra time in the Champions League](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/82586567/pt/foto/monte-carlo-monaco-a-general-view-of-the-uefa-champions-league-trophy-at-the-uefa-champions.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=Fm4XaPjTcFbymbvg1UCciejOnBrY97V30PybJ9hK5TQ=)
UEFA is considering scrapping extra time in the Champions League
UEFA has raised the issue of scrapping extra time in the Champions League, as well as in the Europa League and Conference League. According to The Guardian, the European governing body is informally working on the plan.
![We really wanted Garnacho, but we had to respect it](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197498298/pt/foto/manchester-england-alejandro-garnacho-of-manchester-united-during-the-premier-league-match.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=ABVkbigOeaA20zuGKRoWdnaIqVJ3DPlwF-8jujMH-Pg=)
We really wanted Garnacho, but we had to respect it
The Manchester United winger was targeted by Napoli but ultimately remained at his club, just like Allan Saint-Maximin and Karim Adeyemi.
![Dragusin will undergo surgery on the cruciate ligament of his right knee](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2196847468/pt/foto/london-england-radu-dragusin-of-tottenham-hotspur-during-the-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-league.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=NaADRPrXS331NcIXnXveZHw2zRkpqXwVljoXk-wRCJw=)
Dragusin will undergo surgery on the cruciate ligament of his right knee
Romanian international Radu Dragusin will undergo surgery for an ACL injury in his right knee, Tottenham confirmed, without specifying a recovery timeline.
![Newcastle-Arsenal: subtle dig and beautiful gesture to Tioté s family](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197258413/pt/foto/newcastle-upon-tyne-england-anthony-gordon-of-newcastle-united-celebrates-after-scoring-a-goal.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=OjgFa-qeZl_sBQPeMR7TpvZS8z8A8rbmp-czLFGNTnM=)
Newcastle-Arsenal: subtle dig and beautiful gesture to Tioté's family
Newcastle United secured a place in the League Cup final at the expense of Arsenal on Wednesday night and couldn’t resist taking a subtle dig after the match. Before the game, however, the club showed its best side with a beautiful gesture to the family of the late Cheick Tioté.
![Forgotten PSG defender makes comeback after 709 days](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197684667/pt/foto/le-mans-france-presnel-kimpembe-of-psg-acknowledges-the-fans-following-the-french-cup-match.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=aTJp8zihqXW-DAPcpZnHMhGyRfyfaAcunIWXc3-Lrdc=)
Forgotten PSG defender makes comeback after 709 days
Presnel Kimpembe can call himself a footballer again. The French defender of Paris Saint-Germain made his comeback on Tuesday evening after nearly two years of recovering from an injury. It was an emotional cup night.
![Postecoglou wants to ease Van de Ven back gradually and rules out minutes against Liverpool](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2196846876/pt/foto/london-england-micky-van-de-ven-of-tottenham-hotspur-during-the-uefa-europa-league-2024-25.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=woazDgEKnwDxHYBYk2JimwESkd9zmDU7Aj8tEumaER0=)
Postecoglou wants to ease Van de Ven back gradually and rules out minutes against Liverpool
It is highly unlikely that Micky van de Ven will feature for Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday in the League Cup clash against Liverpool. Manager Ange Postecoglou revealed this during the usual pre-match press conference ahead of the cup tie.
![Why Gimenez will wear the number 7 at AC Milan](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197248781/pt/foto/milan-italy-santiago-gimenez-of-ac-milan-attends-before-the-serie-a-match-between-ac-milan-and.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=Gmv4Tiy34fHq9nGxNvD-jjZbsjo455VwbBwrChpRmoE=)
Why Gimenez will wear the number 7 at AC Milan
Santiago Gimenez had his first press conference at AC Milan on Tuesday afternoon. Under the watchful eye of advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Mexican explained why he will be wearing the number 7 jersey. Despite the injury he sustained at Feyenoord, he is ready to make his debut.
![Van Nistelrooy takes very young academy players to familiar ground](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1507835164/pt/foto/eindhoven-netherlands-head-coach-ruud-van-nistelrooij-of-psv-looks-on-during-the-eredivisie.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=yBTdy8LWi6lNzmd4inVqWjJ_UCYN5HfCDzwll1IBdS4=)
Van Nistelrooy takes very young academy players to familiar ground
Two talents from Leicester City's youth academy have been included in the match squad by coach Ruud van Nistelrooy for the FA Cup clash against Manchester United this Friday.
![Why Marseille cannot sign Pogba despite his free agent status](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2155856756/pt/foto/french-footballer-paul-pogba-attends-at-photocall-of-the-film-kinds-of-kindness-at-cinema.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=cI-ZKux9xCMeWCOPF7m8OzTWpOaMKNCXkeGwrqgC2yw=)
Why Marseille cannot sign Pogba despite his free agent status
Ever since Paul Pogba's contract with Juventus was terminated in mid-November, the French midfielder has been strongly linked with Olympique Marseille. His doping suspension will come to an end in March, but he will not finish the season with Marseille. This is entirely due to French regulations.