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David Silva is back in professional football at the age of 40. The former Manchester City and Spain midfielder has signed for Sha Tin in the Hong Kong Premier League, the club confirmed. Silva retired in 2023 after an ACL tear during pre-season with Real Sociedad, and now returns two years after that serious knee injury.
Javi
·5 min read
Uruguay closed its Asian tour with two wins and one defeat, a balance that has restored belief among the fans. With Diego Forlán as interim coach, Darwin Núñez found the net again and several new faces earned minutes with La Celeste. The project now points toward the Copa América and the 2030 World Cup.
Matt·5 min read
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ramon Vega has confirmed he intends to stand in next year's Fifa presidential election. The 55-year-old Swiss international becomes the first candidate to challenge Gianni Infantino, who has faced widespread backlash over his failed plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Yan Diomande is back from international duty with a growing case for a place in José Mourinho's lineup. The record signing played three matches for Ivory Coast, started twice and showed influence across the attack, while his market value climbed to 120 million euros and fans continue to demand more minutes.
Natilla·5 min read
Dani Olmo is firmly on Bayern Munich's radar as the German club look to add creativity and versatility to their attack. The Bavarians have followed the Spain international for months, although no formal proposal has yet been sent to FC Barcelona. The midfielder, under contract at the Camp Nou until 2030, is not looking to leave.
varela·4 min read
Kylian Mbappé rejoined the group in Valdebebas on Wednesday after overcoming knee discomfort. The French forward trained normally and is available for Mourinho's squad for the match against Villarreal, where he could start. The coach already has most of his international players back, with Bellingham and Trent still training apart.
Javi·5 min read
Liverpool supporters are planning a hostile reception for Manchester City at Anfield this Sunday, in the first match for the Sky Blues since an independent commission found them guilty of 114 financial irregularities. Fan groups have called for a red tide of flags, banners and flares in the streets around the stadium.
Matt·6 min read
Lionel Messi ended his international career with a goal and an emotional ovation from 85,000 fans in Buenos Aires against Benin. Thousands of miles away, Cristiano Ronaldo published a nearly 2,000-word statement accusing Portugal manager Jorge Jesus of an absolute breach of trust. Two football icons are living vastly different endings with their national teams.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read
Scotland fell to a flat defeat against Slovenia at Hampden Park, leaving Sébastien Pocognoli's side staring at a third-place finish in Nations League Group B1. Captain Andy Robertson questioned the team's attitude after the loss, while the back-three system again looked vulnerable. After four games under the new manager, there has been no bounce and little sign of a coherent plan.
Natilla·5 min read
Thomas Tuchel has used the recent international break to fine-tune his England project. Rather than starting from scratch, the German coach has adjusted the build-up structure, attacking shape and roles of several key players. The changes are most visible in central midfield, the left-sided overloads and the demands placed on Trent Alexander-Arnold.
varela·7 min read