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Palmeiras win away at River Plate and take the lead in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals
Palmeiras earned a crucial 2-1 away win at River Plate in the Copa Libertadores quarter-finals, with goals from Gustavo Gómez and Vitor Roque. Abel Ferreira praised his team’s effort but warned that the tie is far from over ahead of the decisive second leg in São Paulo.
Real Madrid beat Marseille, Juventus and Dortmund draw in goal fest
Champions League drama: Real Madrid survive against Marseille thanks to two Mbappé penalties, Qarabag shock Benfica with a historic 3-2 comeback in Lisbon, and Juventus and Dortmund share an eight-goal thriller in Turin.
Maresca rages over Tah: 'They need to see blood first'
Should Jonathan Tah have been sent off against Chelsea? For the furious Enzo Maresca, the matter was clear – but the response from Munich came quickly.
Back pain, Lautaro skips training session and is doubtful for the Ajax match
Inter face Ajax in their Champions League opener with doubts over Lautaro Martínez, who skipped training due to back pain but still traveled with the squad. Darmian is ruled out, while Chivu weighs tactical changes and the possibility of starting Bonny or Pio Esposito alongside Thuram.
Arda Güler’s leap: from the frustrating number 142 to untouchable under Xabi
At just twenty, Arda Güler returns to the Champions League as a starter for Real Madrid. From frustration and waiting on the sidelines to Xabi Alonso’s trust and a budding partnership with Mbappé, the Turkish midfielder has become a source of pride for his country and a new creative force for Madrid’s European ambitions.
The Bayern-Chelsea duel that was supposed to become a classic
The story of the “Finale Dahoam” in 2012 has been told many times ahead of Wednesday evening’s reunion between Bayern Munich and Chelsea. Another duel between the teams deserves to be remembered and recognized as a classic.
Brentford and Crystal Palace smile in penalty shootouts in the English League Cup
Alexander-Arnold ruled out at Real Madrid for six to eight weeks
Real Madrid suffer a major blow as Trent Alexander-Arnold picks up a thigh injury against Marseille. The English right-back could miss six to eight weeks, leaving Xabi Alonso without both him and suspended Dani Carvajal.
Renan Lodi unilaterally terminates his contract with Al Hilal
Renan Lodi unilaterally ends his contract with Al Hilal after being excluded from the Saudi Pro League squad. The Brazilian left-back cites legal support for his decision, while the club threatens legal action. Now a free agent, Lodi could return to Europe or South America, but his next step may be influenced by a looming legal dispute.
FIFA sets aside 300 million euros for clubs of World Cup players
FIFA will allocate 300 million euros to clubs supplying players for the 2026 World Cup, including those involved in qualifiers. The expanded Club Benefits Programme nearly doubles the payout from Qatar 2022 and aims to strengthen ties with clubs globally.