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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.
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.
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.
Liverpool’s travel mishap and an absence that hits Slot hard
Liverpool FC had a bumpy journey to Frankfurt on Tuesday. Even without a press conference, Arne Slot spoke about a painful absence and the Eintracht fans.
Tebas won’t give up on a LaLiga game abroad: We will keep trying
The LaLiga president lamented that the match between Villarreal and Barcelona, scheduled for December 21, will no longer take place in the United States following protests from fans and teams in that league.
Allegri takes a porn producer to court over his mobile number
Turin prosecutors charge Andrea Diprè with violating Massimiliano Allegri’s privacy after Allegri’s phone number appeared on a 2023 TikTok livestream, prompting a case now postponed to early 2026 and potential settlement talks over damages.
Galatasaray make it two wins in a row, Qarabag’s unbeaten run ends
Galatasaray beat Bodo/Glimt 3-1 for a second straight Champions League league phase win as Victor Osimhen struck twice and Yunus Akgun added a third, while Athletic Bilbao ended Qarabag’s unbeaten run 3-1 with a Guruzeta brace and a Robert Navarro strike. Implications for seeding and momentum shape the next fixtures.
Villarreal hits out at LaLiga in a scathing statement
The club says LaLiga failed to organize the event and that it requested information several times without receiving a response.
After Arda Güler, another Turkish player linked with Real Madrid: 100 million
Branchini links Kenan Yildiz to Real Madrid after the Juventus forward’s Bernabéu showcase, citing Xabi Alonso’s admiration and a 100 million euros valuation, with context on fit, tactics, and market dynamics.
Ajax are still without a point in the Champions League
Ajax remain winless in the Champions League after a 5-1 defeat to Chelsea, with club legend Wesley Sneijder criticizing players and questioning the team’s direction amid domestic struggles in the Eredivisie.