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Boniface has already undergone three medical tests and Milan schedules a fourth
Victor Boniface’s move to AC Milan is in doubt after the Nigerian striker underwent three medical tests on Friday, with a fourth scheduled for Saturday. The 24-year-old, who was key in Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga title win, has a history of cruciate ligament injuries, and Milan want full guarantees on his fitness before completing the loan deal with option to buy.
Bruno Fernandes got nervous due to a disrupted penalty routine
Bruno Fernandes played a negative leading role on Sunday for Manchester United, who gained little from the point they took against Fulham. After the match, the captain took responsibility for his missed penalty.
Monaco miss the chance to move level at the top of Ligue 1 after losing to Lille
Olivier Giroud’s stoppage-time strike gave Lille a 1–0 win over Monaco in Ligue 1. The result denied Monaco the chance to join the leaders and lifted Lille into fourth place. Giroud, back in France after 13 years, now has two goals this season but missed a late penalty. Ligue 1 leaders Lyon, Toulouse, PSG and Strasbourg remain perfect after two rounds.
Marseille eyeing Real Madrid player as replacement for Rabiot
Marseille are targeting Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos as Adrien Rabiot’s replacement. The 29-year-old, a three-time Champions League winner, has struggled for minutes in Madrid and hinted at an imminent exit with a “Last Dance” post.
Inter thrash Torino in the opening round and take the lead in Serie A
Inter crushed Torino 5-0 in their Serie A opener at San Siro, with goals from Bastoni, Thuram, Lautaro, and debutant Bonny. Cristian Chivu’s side dominated from start to finish, sending a clear warning to rivals Napoli, Juventus, and Roma in the fight for the Scudetto.
Milestone for Real, Mbappé crucial against Real Oviedo with two goals
Real Madrid remain flawless in La Liga after two matchdays. Xabi Alonso’s team defeated Real Oviedo thanks to standout Kylian Mbappé and a goal from Vinícius Júnior. The Royal Club reached a ten-year-old milestone.
Badstübner defends yellow card for Kimmich: 'It’s about mutual respect'
Should Joshua Kimmich’s yellow card for his fundamentally correct protest over Leipzig’s wrongly taken free kick be overturned? Referee Florian Badstübner is against it and the rules are clear as well.
Juventus report racist abuse against McKennie
Juventus condemned racist abuse aimed at Weston McKennie during their win over Parma, with Parma also denouncing the incident.
Bayern immediately sets the tone at the Bundesliga start with humiliation of Leipzig
Defending champion Bayern Munich sent a strong message to the competition on Friday at the start of the Bundesliga. Vincent Kompany's team swept RB Leipzig aside at the Allianz Arena, handing them their heaviest defeat in the Bundesliga.
He will be one of the best players the world of football has ever seen
The Barcelona coach praised the Spanish player after receiving the Best Coach of the Year award from 'Bild'.