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Main man Musiala defends Donnarumma after fibula fracture
Jamal Musiala holds no grudge against Gianluigi Donnarumma, who was one of the central figures in the much-discussed collision that led to the German's fractured fibula. The 22-year-old Bayern Munich winger stated that situations like this are simply part of football.
Thiago Silva keeps a special memento from reunion with Chelsea friends
On Tuesday, Thiago Silva and Fluminense bid farewell to the Club World Cup. The forty-year-old defender did so after a defeat against Chelsea. The Blues made sure the reunion with their veteran former teammate did not go unnoticed.
Eternal rivalry on the horizon again? Al Ahli attempts to sign Messi
Saudi club Al Ahli is targeting Lionel Messi for a post-2025 move from Inter Miami, hoping to reignite the legendary rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. Talks are underway, according to L'Équipe.
Kaiserslautern sells record number of season tickets in 2. Bundesliga
As the club prepares for the new season in the 2. Bundesliga, FC Kaiserslautern reports that over 32,000 season tickets have already been sold, a record for a club at the second tier of German football.
Chico Lamba officially announced as a new signing for Saint-Étienne
Arouca will retain ten percent of a future sale. The transfer could reach up to eight million euros; half of that will go to Sporting, who held 50 percent of the rights to a future sale of the U21 international center-back.
Toni Kroos: 'I’m not coming back, and Real Madrid knows that...'
Toni Kroos confirms his retirement is final in an in-depth interview, reflecting on Real Madrid’s search for his replacement, praising Xabi Alonso’s arrival, and warning about the risks of an overloaded football calendar.
Real Madrid and Benfica resume negotiations for Carreras
Negotiations between Real Madrid and Benfica over Álvaro Carreras have resumed, with a full agreement already in place between the player and Madrid. While Benfica’s approval is still pending, both sides are moving closer to a deal that could see the left-back return to the Bernabéu.
When is it too hot for football? FIFA and players’ union disagree
It’s hot at the Club World Cup, and that’s causing quite a stir in the football world. The heat in the United States is affecting the players and has drawn criticism from coaches and players alike. At the highest levels of football, there is division over when conditions are still considered safe.
Clubs are lining up for Kökçü, who is set to leave Benfica
In Portugal, there is growing belief that Orkun Kökcü is in his final weeks at Benfica. The former Feyenoord captain is now being strongly linked not only with Inter Milan but also with Besiktas, Newcastle United, and a potential move to Saudi Arabia.
Boca announces Paredes: Tévez-Cavani-like scenes expected at La Bombonera
Leandro Paredes is set to become a Boca Juniors player there's no doubt about it anymore. The club announced, in a somewhat cryptic video on its official channels, that a presentation will take place on Thursday at La Bombonera. Argentine media are expecting scenes similar to those of Carlos Tévez and Edinson Cavani.