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FIFA sets aside 300 million euros for clubs of World Cup players
FIFA will allocate 300 million euros to clubs supplying players for the 2026 World Cup, including those involved in qualifiers. The expanded Club Benefits Programme nearly doubles the payout from Qatar 2022 and aims to strengthen ties with clubs globally.
Real Madrid beat Marseille, Juventus and Dortmund draw in goal fest
Champions League drama: Real Madrid survive against Marseille thanks to two Mbappé penalties, Qarabag shock Benfica with a historic 3-2 comeback in Lisbon, and Juventus and Dortmund share an eight-goal thriller in Turin.
Mourinho had never been so proud: 'I am going to live for Benfica'
José Mourinho is extremely proud to be the new coach of Benfica. The manager already has several top clubs on his résumé, but none of them has ever meant as much to him as Benfica, where, 25 years after a brief spell as coach, he is now finally getting a real chance.
The judge opens trial against Asencio and three other former players
A court in Gran Canaria has opened a trial against Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio and three former youth players, accused of sharing sexual videos without consent. While Asencio is charged with distributing the material, the other three are also accused of recording it without the victims’ permission.
Alexander-Arnold ruled out at Real Madrid for six to eight weeks
Real Madrid suffer a major blow as Trent Alexander-Arnold picks up a thigh injury against Marseille. The English right-back could miss six to eight weeks, leaving Xabi Alonso without both him and suspended Dani Carvajal.
Back pain, Lautaro skips training session and is doubtful for the Ajax match
Inter face Ajax in their Champions League opener with doubts over Lautaro Martínez, who skipped training due to back pain but still traveled with the squad. Darmian is ruled out, while Chivu weighs tactical changes and the possibility of starting Bonny or Pio Esposito alongside Thuram.
The Bayern-Chelsea duel that was supposed to become a classic
The story of the “Finale Dahoam” in 2012 has been told many times ahead of Wednesday evening’s reunion between Bayern Munich and Chelsea. Another duel between the teams deserves to be remembered and recognized as a classic.
Brentford and Crystal Palace smile in penalty shootouts in the English League Cup
Gravenberch 'unsung hero' at Liverpool: 'A Rolls-Royce-like performance'
Ryan Gravenberch received high praise in the British media for his performance against Atlético Madrid. The Liverpool midfielder shone in the background. 'He is even more impressive.'
Maresca rages over Tah: 'They need to see blood first'
Should Jonathan Tah have been sent off against Chelsea? For the furious Enzo Maresca, the matter was clear – but the response from Munich came quickly.