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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.

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.

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.

Romário calls for an investigation into Paquetá's uncle's role in the betting scandal
As the English FA's case against West Ham United midfielder Lucas Paquetá has begun, former top striker and ex-PSV player Romário is calling on Brazilian prosecutors and authorities to investigate the alleged involvement of the Brazilian international's uncle in a betting scandal.

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.

Big surprise in Belgium: Anderlecht coach sacked
Anderlecht has sacked head coach David Hubert. Despite the team's "mediocre" performances in recent months, the coach's departure comes as a big surprise in Belgium. The Brussels club has qualified for the play-offs and is set to play in the Croky Cup final.

Real Betis hopes for Champions League revenue to fund new Antony deal with Man Utd
According to ABC, a regional newspaper in the Seville area, Real Betis is in talks with Manchester United over an extended loan spell for Antony. The Andalusian club is reportedly willing to cover a larger portion of the Brazilian's salary costs.

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.

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.

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.