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More worries for Slot, Gravenberch misses Liverpool training
Ryan Gravenberch missed Liverpool’s final training session on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt. The Dutch midfielder picked up an ankle injury on Sunday during the Premier League showdown against Manchester United.
Brazilian icon lashes out at Neymar: 'Useless and no longer a role model'
Brazilian legend Emerson Leão has spoken out strongly about Neymar’s situation, who has been injured for weeks and whose career, according to him, is past its peak. The former goalkeeper, world champion in 1970, openly doubts whether the star forward can still play a meaningful role at the 2026 World Cup.
Kompany is not done in Germany and extends his contract with Bayern
Vincent Kompany and Bayern Munich are eager to continue working together. The Belgian coach has extended his contract with Der Rekordmeister until mid-2029.
Forlán still shows his worth on the pitch, but ended up in the hospital
Diego Forlán fractures three ribs and suffers a pneumothorax during Old Boys vs Old Christians in Uruguay’s University League. Extended report with medical context, match background, and a look at the Uruguay legend’s career and recovery outlook.
Azerbaijani media accuse Valverde of saying Athletic would score nine vs Qarabag
Ernesto Valverde dismissed as “outrageous” Azerbaijani rumors claiming he told his players Athletic would score nine against Qarabag. Ahead of a crucial Champions League clash in Baku, the coach stressed humility, focus, and respect for a confident Qarabag side as Athletic seek their first points of the campaign.
Vincenzo Italiano, Bologna's coach, has been hospitalized
Bologna confirms that head coach Vincenzo Italiano is in hospital with bacterial pneumonia, is responding to antibiotic treatment, and is expected to stay under observation for around five days, with staff ensuring operational continuity until his safe return.
Jürgen Klopp: I don’t miss being in the dressing room, it smells bad
Jürgen Klopp explains on Diary of a CEO that he would only return to England for Liverpool but does not miss the day to day grind of coaching, offering insight into his priorities, leadership style, and why any comeback would depend on timing, people, and purpose.
Endrick is expected to leave Real Madrid in the January transfer window
Endrick is expected to leave Real Madrid on loan in January, with talks already underway, as the club and player target regular minutes before the 2026 World Cup and a summer reassessment of his development.
Lionel Messi crowned top scorer of the MLS regular season
Argentine star Lionel Messi was crowned the top scorer of the Major League Soccer (MLS) regular season on Saturday, after scoring a hat-trick in Inter Miami’s 5-2 victory over Nashville.
Müller leaves his future role at Bayern open
Thomas Müller is putting aside any thoughts of a possible return to Bayern Munich as an official or coach for now. However, his recent statements leave all options open.