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City wanted to start the upcoming season later: 'Absolutely not allowed'
Manchester City wanted to start the 2025/26 season later due to the Club World Cup. However, according to Pep Guardiola, the Premier League has rejected this request.
Guardiola: 'Maybe FIFA can tell us which players are the best...'
Manchester City coach reacts to a request for clubs to bring the best players to the World Cup taking place at the end of the season.
Ten Hag not concerned about being dismissed at Manchester United
Erik ten Hag is not concerned about a possible dismissal at Manchester United. The Dutch coach is under heavy criticism following the disappointing start to the season but still feels a lot of confidence ahead of the clash with Aston Villa.
Gakpo helps Slot to fourth away win in a row with Liverpool
Arne Slot won his fourth away match in the Premier League with Liverpool on Saturday afternoon. It took unnecessary effort against Crystal Palace, despite Cody Gakpo providing an assist early on for the only goal of the afternoon. This keeps Liverpool at the top of the table, regardless of what Arsenal and Manchester City do later today.
Captain Mbappé absent from France despite return with Real
Kylian Mbappé is absent from the France squad for the Nations League matches against Israel and Belgium. The forward is being given more time to fully recover from his hamstring injury.
Sergio Ramos is listed as a potential replacement for Bremer at Juventus
Juventus faces a major setback with the injury of Gleison Bremer, who will be sidelined due to a serious knee injury. To fill the void left by the center-back, names like Sergio Ramos, Joel Matip, and Daniel Amartey are being considered as potential reinforcements.
Cavani will renew with Boca Juniors to compete in the Club World Cup
Edinson Cavani, at 37 years old, will renew his contract with Boca Juniors until the end of 2025, aiming to compete in the Club World Cup. The Uruguayan striker, who joined the club in 2023 after a successful career at teams like PSG, Manchester United, and Napoli, has expressed his desire to finish his football career wearing Boca's colors.
Slot dismisses 'difficult timing': 'Then I would be a foolish manager'
Arne Slot is not worried about a lack of focus from his team now that Liverpool is the leader of the Premier League. He also dismissed any concerns about a difficult timing on Saturday afternoon, but acknowledged the challenge of an away match.
De Bruyne temporarily unavailable for Belgium, Ngonge makes debut
Cyril Ngonge makes his debut in Belgium's final squad. The former player of PSV, RKC Waalwijk, and FC Groningen has been called up for the Nations League matches against Italy and France. Kevin De Bruyne has not only withdrawn from the upcoming international period but also from the following one.
Solanke back in the England squad after seven years since his last international match
Dominic Solanke returns to the England squad after seven years. On Thursday afternoon, interim coach Lee Carsley announced the squad for the Nations League matches against Greece and Finland.