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Even after a raid on their defence, Bournemouth are England’s surprise package
This summer, eleven Premier League clubs spent more than Bournemouth, and the club also lost almost its entire defence to European giants. Yet after nine matches, Justin Kluivert’s team boldly sits second in the Premier League, just behind leaders Arsenal. A look at one of the surprises of the season.
De Bruyne got injured while taking a penalty
Napoli confirm Kevin De Bruyne has suffered a serious right hamstring injury and will follow a conservative rehab plan, keeping him out until early 2026. His absence forces tactical reshuffles, tighter rotations, and new set piece responsibilities as both Napoli and Belgium navigate key fixtures without their chief creator.
Kompany’s observation about El Mala: 'That surprises many defenders'
In Cologne, Bayern Munich will fight against their cup misery on Wednesday. Coach Vincent Kompany even welcomes the pressure.
Major setback for Leverkusen: Fernandez likely out for two months
The situation in Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s defensive midfield is becoming increasingly difficult: as the club announced on Monday afternoon, Ezequiel Fernandez will be out for an extended period.
Paris Saint-Germain records all-time high revenue after most successful season ever
Paris Saint-Germain achieved historic figures in the 2024/25 season, the Parisian club announced on Tuesday. The French side recorded a record revenue of no less than 837 million euros.
Messi makes reservations about participating in the 2026 World Cup
Lionel Messi said in an interview that he would love to go to the 2026 World Cup with Argentina. However, the 38-year-old Argentine star added a note of caution.
PSG: two 'reinforcements' for Luis Enrique
PSG confirm João Neves and Fabián Ruiz are back in training. Luis Enrique regains key midfield options, improving rotation, tactical flexibility, and control ahead of the Lorient trip and a congested run of fixtures.
Real Madrid 'is not even considering' fining Vini
The club does not want to intervene in a matter it considers an internal locker room issue that was settled during the celebration of the victory over Barcelona.
Vinícius seriously considering leaving Real after clash with Alonso
Vinícius Júnior is reportedly seriously considering leaving Real Madrid after this season. Following his much-discussed substitution in El Clásico, his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso and his future at Los Blancos have become a major topic in the Spanish media.
Boateng’s controversies rule out a training stint at Bayern
Bayern Munich scrapped plans for Jérôme Boateng to start a coaching placement after strong fan protests over his past conviction, saying both sides agreed to drop the idea to avoid reputational damage.