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A fresh setback has disrupted Eliesse Ben Seghir’s progress, but Bayer Leverkusen remain hopeful. Simon Rolfes expects the forward to be back before long.
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FootballArteta confirms Hincapié and Zubimendi will miss Lille match
The Arsenal manager said Piero Hincapié and Martin Zubimendi will be unavailable on Tuesday. He said both injuries came after an additional training session.
FootballValenciennes dismiss Pierre Blois despite 13-0 cup win
The emphatic victory over Hombourg did not change Valenciennes’ decision: Pierre Blois is leaving, with Samuel Goethals taking charge on an interim basis.
FootballArkadiusz Milik suffers another injury after missing the season so far
The Juventus forward sustained another muscle injury last Sunday. He has played only 34 minutes since June 2024.
FootballBoyé joins Toni Martínez among Alavés’ leading scorers since Quique’s arrival
In the latest round, Boyé drew level with Toni Martínez for goals scored since Quique Sánchez Flores arrived at Mendizorroza.
FootballAlcaraz knocked out in Shanghai as Zverev secures year-end No 1
Bergs sent Alcaraz out of the Shanghai Masters as the Spaniard chased another major title. The defeat also confirmed Zverev’s place at the top of the year-end rankings.
FootballCristiano Ronaldo claims the title of the greatest player in history
In a deleted interview, Cristiano Ronaldo called himself “the greatest in history”. His remarks, dating from 2025, have resurfaced and reignited controversy.
FootballSimeone refuses to look ahead to the Metropolitano final
Ahead of the match against Manchester United, the Atlético de Madrid coach is keeping his focus on the next fixture and the points to be won in the competition.
FootballDíaz de Mera overturns Real Madrid goal after VAR intervention
The referee initially awarded the goal, then reversed his decision after a video review. The incident brought renewed attention to Liga’s disallowed-goal figures.
FootballMessi says he is not sure he has grasped all he achieved
“I don’t know if I’m aware of everything I achieved,” Messi says. At 39, he is portrayed as still delighting on the pitch, while his chapter with the national team is closed.
FootballYamal and Mbappé fail to take advantage of Raphinha’s absence
With Barcelona’s leading scorer sidelined, his pursuers had a chance to close the gap in La Liga’s eighth round but did not take it.
FootballHancko dreams of a Champions League final at his stadium
Ahead of the match against Manchester United, David Hancko discussed his European ambition and stressed the importance of the opening fixtures in the league phase.
FootballTunde Adelakun criticises Argentina’s conduct at Messi’s farewell
Benin’s assistant coach says the lack of contact after the match and the way his players were kept at a distance left a bitter impression.
FootballSven Jablonski appointed to referee Manchester City-PSG
UEFA has selected German referee Sven Jablonski for Wednesday’s Champions League clash between Manchester City and PSG.
FootballGladbach lose derby to Köln as Blessin faces steep rebuilding task
The derby defeat marked the start of Blessin’s tenure in difficult circumstances. Gladbach must now climb back, while Saïd El Mala made the difference for Köln.
FootballSimeone defends Julián Álvarez and highlights Atlético’s strength
Ahead of the Manchester United match, Diego Simeone played down Julián Álvarez’s goal drought and stressed what the striker brings to the team beyond scoring.
FootballLucas Torreira calls Barcelona “the best team in the world”
Ahead of Galatasaray’s Champions League match against Barcelona, Lucas Torreira praised his opponents while insisting his side would stick to its approach.
FootballVinícius, red card and a rumour about a double
A TikTok theory claims Vinícius was replaced by a lookalike. His red card and apology feature in a story the analysis describes as a joke turned into a conspiracy theory.
FootballBarcelona get a positive Raphinha update before Galatasaray match
Raphinha has returned to on-field training, but he will not be available against Galatasaray. Barcelona are still waiting to learn when he can return.
FootballReal Valladolid and Albacete meet in round 9 of LaLiga HyperMotion
The second-division meeting between Real Valladolid and Albacete is being followed live at José Zorrilla, with Víctor Fernández among the players to try his luck.
FootballAlcaraz exits Shanghai as Zverev secures the year-end top spot
Carlos Alcaraz was knocked out by Zizou Bergs in the second round at the Shanghai Masters. The result helped settle the race for the year-end ATP No. 1 spot in Alexander Zverev’s favour.
FootballBarça star wins Flick’s gamble on chaos
Gabriel Jesus is tipped to start against Galatasaray. Flick has already given him a first start, while his work on and off the ball adds to his appeal.
FootballYamal closes in on Mbappé’s Champions League record
After scoring against Feyenoord, Lamine Yamal is one goal away from matching Kylian Mbappé’s record before turning 20.
FootballOkan Buruk promises an attacking approach against Barcelona
The Galatasaray coach is embracing the challenge ahead of facing Barcelona, insisting his team will not settle for defending.
FootballAlexéi Rojas wants sustainability to become a football priority
The goalkeeper says he urged Arsenal to make changes and argues that clubs must take practical steps to protect the game.
FootballMarín to miss Real Sociedad’s trip to Málaga
Sent off against Deportivo, Marín will be absent next Sunday. His suspension adds to the problems at right-back.
FootballReal Madrid reach agreement in principle with Thibaut Courtois on a new deal
The Madrid club have reached an agreement in principle with their Belgian goalkeeper to renew his contract. The aim is to keep him for an additional season.
FootballArbeloa’s Fulham future comes under pressure
The manager’s position is being described as critical. Reports are already casting the next two matches as a turning point for his future at Fulham.
FootballAbdelli’s challenge deserved a red card, Adil Rami says
Himad Abdelli caught Iron Gomis in the face in the 12th minute. The referee gave only a verbal warning, a decision debated after Marseille’s 2-0 win.
FootballSpalletti threatens Pisacane after Juventus draw with Cagliari
After the 1-1 Serie A draw, a handshake between Luciano Spalletti and Pisacane turned into a confrontation that ended with both coaches sent off.