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Karim Adeyemi is set to return to the Germany national team in Jürgen Klopp's first squad since taking charge of the Mannschaft. The Barcelona winger missed the World Cup after losing prominence at Borussia Dortmund, but his strong start to the season with the Catalan club has put him back in the international picture.
Matt
·5 min read
Marc-André ter Stegen is set to become Germany's number one goalkeeper in the Jürgen Klopp era. The former Barcelona player, now at Ajax, has regained the consistency he lacked due to injuries and could start against the Netherlands in Klopp's first game. His first major test will be a four-match Nations League window.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
The RFEF has published episode 4 of 'Tiempo de Revisión' with six incidents from the first and second divisions selected through artificial intelligence. The Technical Committee of Referees acknowledges that Osasuna should have been given a penalty for an action on Raúl in LaLiga matchday 4.
Natilla·4 min read
Diego Simeone answered without hesitation when asked about the next Ballon d'Or winner. The Atlético de Madrid coach backs Leo Messi after the World Cup he delivered, leaving aside the candidacies of Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé. The race for the award is already underway in Spain.
varela·4 min read
Diego Simeone has confirmed that Julian Alvarez will sit out Wednesday's match against Osasuna due to a muscle overload. The Argentine forward misses his second game in a row, and his availability for Sunday's derby against Real Madrid at the Metropolitano is now in serious doubt.
Javi·4 min read
Italy has become the latest federation to withdraw its backing for Gianni Infantino after his failed attempt to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors. The decision deepens a growing crisis around the FIFA president and leaves him increasingly isolated in Europe with the 2027 election approaching.
Matt·8 min read
Craig Bellamy has confirmed he rejected the chance to manage Burnley this summer in order to continue as Wales head coach. The 47-year-old says he has never made career decisions based on money and remains fully committed to the national team. He also revealed that he spent a week in intensive care last summer after his appendix ruptured.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Carlos Baleba is closing in on his first Manchester United appearance after an ankle problem delayed his start. Head coach Michael Carrick says the summer recruit will rejoin full training next week and should be available after the international break. Tottenham at Old Trafford is already circled as his likely debut.
Natilla·5 min read
Former England forward Raheem Sterling, 31, appeared at Basingstoke Magistrates' Court on Tuesday afternoon for his first hearing over a dangerous driving accusation. The Premier League title winner, now with Dutch side Feyenoord, faces additional charges linked to a single-car crash on the M3 in Hampshire in late May.
varela·4 min read
UEFA's Executive Committee has signed off on the promotion and relegation system for the 2026-2027 Nations League, the transitional edition that will pave the way for the three-league format set to debut in 2028-2029. The decision determines which national teams will compete in each tier next season and effectively removes League D, with all its teams moving up to League C.
Javi·5 min read