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Mateta reflects on horror injury: 'My ear was completely destroyed'
Jean-Philippe Mateta looks back on his horror injury for the first time in an interview with L'Équipe. The Crystal Palace striker suffered the injury during the FA Cup match against Millwall and had to be stretchered off the pitch. He received 25 stitches and required plastic surgery.

VAR check of eight minutes puts new technology on hold in Premier League
The plan to introduce semi-automated offside technology in the Premier League after the current international break has been scrapped after issues arose with the system during an FA Cup match. This has been confirmed by the English Football Association (FA).

Courtois back with Belgium: 'Captaincy was the drop that made the bucket overflow'
Thibaut Courtois reflected on his absence during his first press conference with the Belgian national team in nearly two years. The goalkeeper also addressed misunderstandings that, in his view, were spread by the media.

Mbappé moved by Dembélé: 'I've been his biggest fan since he was fourteen'
Kylian Mbappé has been personally moved by the performances of his close friend Ousmane Dembélé. No player in Europe has scored more goals since the turn of the year than the Paris Saint-Germain forward. The two reunited in France on Monday ahead of the upcoming international matches against Croatia.

Torres wants to offer 'something beautiful' to old acquaintances in stricken Valencia through Oranje
Ferran Torres is already looking forward to the return match against the Netherlands in the Nations League quarter-finals. Oranje will visit Mestalla in Valencia for the game. For the Barcelona forward, it will be a special encounter.

Mexican federation announces suspension: Sergio Ramos gets off lightly
Sergio Ramos has little to complain about. The defender has been suspended for one match in Mexico following his red card against Pumas UNAM. It could have been a lot more.

Retegui released from the Italian national team
Italy faces a setback ahead of their Nations League quarter-final against Germany as forward Mateo Retegui is ruled out due to a right thigh injury.

Newcastle places Howe in an honorable list alongside Shearer and Sir Bobby Robson
Eddie Howe is set to receive an honorary award from the city of Newcastle in the near future, according to English media reports. By winning the League Cup, the manager of The Magpies will be granted honorary citizenship of the city, placing him in an esteemed group alongside Alan Shearer and Sir Bobby Robson.

Szczęsny came out of retirement and is now even expected to renew at Barcelona
The Polish goalkeeper, who had already retired, signed with Barcelona until June 30 and is now expected to extend his contract for another season.

South Korea's national team coach angry at Bayern over Kim's injury
The head coach of South Korea will be without Min-Jae Kim for the World Cup qualifying matches against Oman and Jordan. The Bayern Munich central defender has suffered an injury, and Myung-Bo Hong blames the German top club for it.