Alexis Sanchez heaped praise on his Sevilla team-mate Cesar Azpilicueta by revealing an impressive training stat which sets him apart from others.
Lionel Messi bagged a career first achievement despite missing Argentina's final World Cup qualifying game against Ecuador. After an emotional outing on home soil against Venezuela last week, Messi travelled for the Ecuador clash but was granted a rest by Lionel Scaloni. Argentina lost 1-0, but Messi still finished as the overall top scorer in the CONMEBOL qualifying campaign.
Manuel Neuer’s agent has reignited the Germany goalkeeper debate, hinting the Bayern Munich star could come out of retirement for the World Cup.
The debacle surrounding Ousmane Dembele’s injury has left the French players’ union furious, with the president demanding FIFA ease the calendar.
Lionel Messi and Argentina have been dealt a major blow with Nicolas Otamendi now suspended for their 2026 World Cup opener after picking up a red card in their final qualifying match against Ecuador. The experienced defender was sent off for a reckless tackle in the 1-0 defeat, but Argentina still finished at the top of the CONMEBOL qualifying table.
Barcelona’s Camp Nou return faces fresh uncertainty as a club official admitted the paperwork delays could push the comeback beyond their new target.
Kylian Mbappe delivered once again for France, scoring high praises from coach Didier Deschamps after as Les Bleus beat Iceland 2-1 on Tuesday.
The New York Red Bulls confirm 16-year-old Colombian prospect Eder Smic Valencia has died in a car accident just days before a trial with the club.
Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi was hailed as the "best team-mate" by Thomas Tuchel after his heroics for England following his failed transfer to Liverpool last week. Guehi was on the verge of securing a move to Anfield on deadline day but Palace pulled the plug on the deal in the 11th hour. Despite the disappointment, Guehi gave his best for the Three Lions and scored in their thumping 5-0 win over Serbia.
