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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.

Brentford and Crystal Palace smile in penalty shootouts in the English League Cup

Atlético Mineiro goalkeeper accuses fans of sexually harassing his daughter

Everson revealed on social media that some Atlético Mineiro fans harassed his 13-year-old daughter, vowing to take the matter to court.

Two squad surprises at Juve – Will Openda annoy Dortmund again?

A Juventus duo has surprisingly made it into the squad for today’s home game against Dortmund. Meanwhile, new signing Lois Openda is eyeing a debut.

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.

Guardiola looks forward to De Bruyne's return and praises 'leader' Haaland

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will welcome Kevin De Bruyne with open arms at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday evening. De Bruyne left Man City last summer after ten years for an adventure with Napoli and now returns to familiar ground for the Champions League.

Borussia parts ways with Seoane

On Sunday evening, Roland Virkus asked for a night to think it over. Now the Gladbach leadership team, led by the sporting director, has made a decision: Gerardo Seoane is no longer Borussia’s coach.

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.

Arda Güler’s leap: from the frustrating number 142 to untouchable under Xabi

At just twenty, Arda Güler returns to the Champions League as a starter for Real Madrid. From frustration and waiting on the sidelines to Xabi Alonso’s trust and a budding partnership with Mbappé, the Turkish midfielder has become a source of pride for his country and a new creative force for Madrid’s European ambitions.

Chelsea take advantage of UEFA’s new rule and make a change to their Champions League squad

Chelsea register Facundo Buonanotte for the Champions League, taking advantage of UEFA’s new injury-replacement rule after Dário Essugo’s thigh surgery. The Argentine talent joins the squad ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Bayern Munich.