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Kompany’s observation about El Mala: 'That surprises many defenders'
In Cologne, Bayern Munich will fight against their cup misery on Wednesday. Coach Vincent Kompany even welcomes the pressure.
Flying Dutchman Van de Ven praised as Spurs' top scorer
Micky van de Ven is being praised in England after scoring twice for Tottenham Hotspur against Everton. The Dutch international follows in the footsteps of Jan Vertonghen as Spurs' top-scoring defender.
Major setback for Leverkusen: Fernandez likely out for two months
The situation in Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s defensive midfield is becoming increasingly difficult: as the club announced on Monday afternoon, Ezequiel Fernandez will be out for an extended period.
Real Madrid blow: Carvajal undergoes surgery
Real Madrid confirms a successful arthroscopic knee surgery for Dani Carvajal. The right-back faces an estimated six to ten week absence, with medical details, tactical implications, and recovery pathway outlined.
LaLiga reports insults against Spain, Joan García and Simeone
LaLiga’s latest matchday report details offensive chants and violent incidents across multiple fixtures, outlines disciplinary pathways, and highlights the LALIGAVS platform’s role in combating stadium violence and abusive behavior.
De Bruyne got injured while taking a penalty
Napoli confirm Kevin De Bruyne has suffered a serious right hamstring injury and will follow a conservative rehab plan, keeping him out until early 2026. His absence forces tactical reshuffles, tighter rotations, and new set piece responsibilities as both Napoli and Belgium navigate key fixtures without their chief creator.
Manchester United in talks with 16-year-old Swedish forward
Manchester United are in talks with AIK for 16-year-old Kevin Boubacar Filling. The Swedish forward has 2 goals in 7 senior games and is valued at 3 million euros, with German clubs also interested. Deal structure, development pathway, and youth transfer regulations are central to negotiations.
Boateng’s controversies rule out a training stint at Bayern
Bayern Munich scrapped plans for Jérôme Boateng to start a coaching placement after strong fan protests over his past conviction, saying both sides agreed to drop the idea to avoid reputational damage.
Messi makes reservations about participating in the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi said in an interview that he would love to go to the 2026 World Cup with Argentina. However, the 38-year-old Argentine star added a note of caution.
Even after a raid on their defence, Bournemouth are England’s surprise package
This summer, eleven Premier League clubs spent more than Bournemouth, and the club also lost almost its entire defence to European giants. Yet after nine matches, Justin Kluivert’s team boldly sits second in the Premier League, just behind leaders Arsenal. A look at one of the surprises of the season.