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In 2026 the autumn international breaks will undergo fundamental changes
The international breaks in September, October and November will take place in this format for the last time this year. What exactly will change from 2026 onwards – and which crucial question still remains unanswered.
Ronaldo on the future: 'The few years I still have, I will cherish'
Cristiano Ronaldo has no plans to hang up his boots anytime soon. Portugal’s all-time top scorer is sometimes asked by his family about the moment to retire, but the five-time Ballon d'Or winner is postponing his farewell for now.
Ter Stegen? I was in the same situation and decided to retire
Barcelona’s Wojciech Szczesny spoke about Marc-André ter Stegen’s situation after the signing of Joan García, recalling his own Juventus experience.
Fit Mbappé grabs at Giroud's record: 'Maybe already tomorrow'
If everything goes according to plan, Kylian Mbappé will be available on Friday for France’s World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan. The Real Madrid star forward then hopes to take another step toward Olivier Giroud’s record as all-time top scorer for Les Bleus, with 57 goals.
Full focus on Bayer: Kofane declines invitation for World Cup qualifier
Christian Kofane is the rising star at Bayer 04. That is why the Cameroonian Football Federation has called up the 19-year-old to the national team. But the striker wants to focus entirely on his role at the club.
Real Oviedo sacks coach of historic promotion
Real Oviedo has sidelined coach Veljko Paunovic (48). The Serbian, who was chiefly responsible for the historic promotion to La Liga, now has to leave due to poor sporting results.
The symbol Boey: Eberl admits sales plans
Sacha Boey could have left Bayern Munich in the summer, but now he is back in the picture – and making the most of his chance.
Messi reacts to Jordi Alba’s farewell
The Argentine star reacted to the announcement of the left-back’s retirement, with whom he shares a dressing room at Inter Miami after an entire career together at Barcelona, at the end of the season.
Ex-Bayern player involved in altercation at Oktoberfest: 'I was provoked'
Leroy Sané, former Bayern player now at Galatasaray, was involved in a minor altercation at Oktoberfest after alleged provocations and insults.
Sérgio Conceição: 'Together we will write a new story'
Portuguese coach Sérgio Conceição, 50, has been announced as the new manager of Al Ittihad. After successful spells at FC Porto and AC Milan, where he won multiple titles, he now takes on a new challenge in Saudi Arabia, aiming to bring his trademark ambition and passion to the reigning league champions.