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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.

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.

Journey at Inter Miami to continue: Messi set to renew contract
The Argentine’s contract ends at the end of this year, but he is expected to extend his stay with the MLS club.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.'