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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.
Duel monster De Ligt showed against Liverpool why he plays every game this season
The English media are full of praise for Matthijs de Ligt after the league match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield. The Dutch international, especially in the first half, proved to be unbeatable and later in the game saw his fellow defender Harry Maguire score the winner.
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.
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.
I’m not nervous anymore, maybe the emotions just aren’t the same
Statements from the Barcelona coach ahead of the Champions League match against Olympiacos.
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.
Gnabry will also miss Bayern’s match against Brugge
Before the Champions League match against Brugge, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany doesn’t need to make major changes to his starting lineup.
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.
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.