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Ousmane Dembélé asks for a big salary increase after winning the Ballon d’Or
Fresh from winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or, Ousmane Dembélé has asked PSG for a significant pay rise despite a contract running to 2028.
Schmeichel doesn't understand Man Utd: What is he doing at Napoli?
Rasmus Højlund and Scott McTominay were not guaranteed a starting place at Manchester United, but at Napoli they are playing out of their skins. That raises questions for Peter Schmeichel. The decision-makers all have their own agenda. How can you create a stable environment then?
Indonesia fail to reach the 2026 World Cup and sack Patrick Kluivert
After a near miss in Asian qualifying, Indonesia parts ways with Patrick Kluivert. The brief tenure brought tactical progress and mixed results, leaving a foundation to build on as the federation plans the next step toward a first ever World Cup.
Isak remains goalless and Arne Slot warns: Preseason is over
Record signing Alexander Isak enters a crucial stretch at Liverpool after a five match goal drought. Arne Slot says the striker has finally reached full fitness and will now be judged fairly, with Anfield’s showdown against Manchester United offering a prime chance to reset the narrative.
Unstoppable Spain tie a record and make history
Spain beat Bulgaria 4–0 to stay three points clear of Turkey and extend their unbeaten run in official matches to 29, while also reaching 63 consecutive home World Cup qualifiers without defeat.
Cole Palmer is bad news for Chelsea: Unfortunately, I was wrong
Mallorca, a favorable opponent to extend the good run
La Liga returns to Nervion as Sevilla host bottom side Mallorca, chasing a second straight home win and looking to turn pre break momentum into a real run, while Jagoba Arrasate’s compact visitors seek to halt their away skid with a disciplined, counter focused plan.
McKennie, notorious in Italy, is finally giving up hamburgers
Weston McKennie has caused a stir several times with his remarks about Italian food, but the American midfielder now seems to have mended his ways. At the urging of Juventus coach Igor Tudor, he has adjusted his diet.
Frenkie de Jong and Barcelona reach agreement on a new contract
Frenkie de Jong has extended his contract with Barcelona until mid 2029. The reigning Spanish champions announced the new agreement with the Netherlands international on Wednesday afternoon.
A misunderstanding between Ronaldo and Mendes leads to a farcical moment
Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t exactly known for giving up the ball on a free kick near the opponent’s penalty area. So Portugal’s all-time top scorer looked stunned when Nuno Mendes tapped the ball away from him in the match against Hungary.