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'Top players' won't be able to play! Mats Hummels joins Kylian Mbappe and Pep Guardiola as ex-Bayern & Dortmund defender warns stars being 'worn down' by intense football calendar

Ex-Germany defender Mats Hummels has sounded the alarm over football’s relentless calendar, warning that elite players risk being “worn down” by the strain. The ex-Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich star believes the workload has hit its “maximum,” raising concerns that big names could soon miss key matches due to fatigue and injuries.

Facundo Buonanotte added to Chelsea's Champions League squad after devastating injury blow for fellow summer signing

Facundo Buonanotte has been added to Chelsea’s Champions League squad following an injury blow to another of the Blues’ summer signings. Highly-rated midfielder Dario Essugo has been forced to undergo surgery on a thigh problem. That has left the door open for Buonanotte to be drafted into Enzo Maresca’s plans ahead of a return to elite European competition.

Harry Kane dismisses claims Bundesliga title race will be 'boring' with Bayern Munich striker expecting three clubs to 'challenge' Vincent Kompany's side in 2025-26

Harry Kane has dismissed claims that the 2025-26 campaign will result in a “boring” procession from Bayern Munich towards the Bundesliga title. The reigning German champions have started the new season in spectacular style, picking up a maximum haul of nine points from three games - with Vincent Kompany’s side scoring 14 goals while conceding just two.

‘It's good that you're leaving' – Neymar given shocking farewell from Luis Enrique as PSG director reveals coach's conversation with Brazil star ahead of Saudi Pro League move

Paris Saint-Germain director Luis Campos has revealed that Neymar was given a shock farewell back in the summer of 2023 by the head coach Luis Enrique. The Parisians were set to embark on a new project under the Spaniard, which would focus on utilising youth prospects rather spend lumpsums on star players.

AC Milan & Inter reach historic deal to buy San Siro but Serie A giants given warning for new stadium ahead of European Championships

The mayor of Milan, Beppe Sala, has announced that an agreement has been reached with Inter and AC Milan for the sale of San Siro. However, the mayor has warned the two Milan-based outfits that the new stadium "must be ready by 2031 for the European Championship." Per reports earlier this year, the new stadium will be constructed adjacent to San Siro and will require over €1 billion.

Alvaro Morata fumes at VAR over late Como red card as ex-Real Madrid defender Jacobo Ramon's sending off forces Serie A side to settle for a draw

Alvaro Morata has slammed the match officials for the Como vs Genoa game for not having a look at VAR before sending off former Real Madrid defender Jacobo Ramon. The marching orders for the Spaniard played a crucial role in the outcome of the fixture, as Como shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw against Patrick Vieira's team on Monday.

'We're not there yet' – Cesc Fabregas pleads for patience for Serie A high-flyers Como with Alvaro Morata and Sergi Roberto the only proven winners in 'young' team

Como head coach Cesc Fabregas urged patience after his side were held to a late 1-1 draw against Genoa, stressing that his squad are still young and developing. Despite Alvaro Morata and Sergi Roberto being the only experienced winners, the Spaniard believes the project is on the right path as Como look to continue their climb up Serie A.

'Neither of us has a girlfriend, so we're pretty free!' – Nick Woltemade living in shared Newcastle apartment with best friend after record transfer from Stuttgart

Nick Woltemade has been discussing his living arrangement since completing a transfer to Newcastle, with the German striker being joined on Tyneside by one of his best friends. Neither has an issue with their shared accommodation as they remain single and ready to embrace an exciting new challenge with Premier League giants in the north of England.