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Cole Palmer is bad news for Chelsea: Unfortunately, I was wrong
Isak remains goalless and Arne Slot warns: Preseason is over
Record signing Alexander Isak enters a crucial stretch at Liverpool after a five match goal drought. Arne Slot says the striker has finally reached full fitness and will now be judged fairly, with Anfield’s showdown against Manchester United offering a prime chance to reset the narrative.
Schmeichel doesn't understand Man Utd: What is he doing at Napoli?
Rasmus Højlund and Scott McTominay were not guaranteed a starting place at Manchester United, but at Napoli they are playing out of their skins. That raises questions for Peter Schmeichel. The decision-makers all have their own agenda. How can you create a stable environment then?
Deulofeu went almost 3 years without playing a match
Gerard Deulofeu, 31, has given a glimpse into his grueling recovery process. The former player for Barcelona, Everton and AC Milan has been dealing with a severe knee injury for years. Even so, he remains determined and has not given up hope of a comeback.
A misunderstanding between Ronaldo and Mendes leads to a farcical moment
Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t exactly known for giving up the ball on a free kick near the opponent’s penalty area. So Portugal’s all-time top scorer looked stunned when Nuno Mendes tapped the ball away from him in the match against Hungary.
McKennie, notorious in Italy, is finally giving up hamburgers
Weston McKennie has caused a stir several times with his remarks about Italian food, but the American midfielder now seems to have mended his ways. At the urging of Juventus coach Igor Tudor, he has adjusted his diet.
Indonesia fail to reach the 2026 World Cup and sack Patrick Kluivert
After a near miss in Asian qualifying, Indonesia parts ways with Patrick Kluivert. The brief tenure brought tactical progress and mixed results, leaving a foundation to build on as the federation plans the next step toward a first ever World Cup.
Ousmane Dembélé asks for a big salary increase after winning the Ballon d’Or
Fresh from winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or, Ousmane Dembélé has asked PSG for a significant pay rise despite a contract running to 2028.
Messi takes Neymar’s record after a brace for Argentina
After Argentina’s friendly against Puerto Rico, Lionel Messi has another record to his name. In the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, Messi set up two Argentina goals and is now the player with the most international assists worldwide: sixty.
These are the key matchups for Bayern against Dortmund and vice versa
On Saturday, league leaders Bayern Munich host the challengers from Dortmund. A look at the most exciting duels or three-way battles.