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The international break is taking a heavy toll on Europe's top clubs. Bruno Fernandes, Cody Gakpo and Patrick Dorgu join a long injury list that already includes Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala and Alexander Isak. The Netherlands-Germany clash alone produced three casualties.
Natilla·5 min read
Roberto Carlos has admitted in Lisbon that almost nothing remains of the fortune he built as a footballer. The 53-year-old former Real Madrid left-back blames his former agent and serious family problems for the collapse. Eleven children, seven women and three Champions League titles define a life as intense off the pitch as it was on it.
varela·4 min read
Real Madrid heads into the international break wounded by defeats against Real Betis and Atlético de Madrid. Mourinho is using the pause to rearrange his plans and recover key players before the Villarreal match. The club still trusts the Portuguese coach, but the slow start to the LaLiga season has raised concern among some Madrid sectors.
Javi
·4 min read
Jürgen Klopp's start as Germany head coach has not gone according to plan. After a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands and a defeat to Greece in Augsburg, the manager responded firmly to early critics and asked for patience as his young internationals develop. Germany face Serbia in Munich on October 1 and meet Greece again three days later.
Matt·4 min read
Germany lost 1-0 to Greece in the Nations League, their first ever defeat against the Greek national team. Jurgen Klopp admitted his line-up and formation changes were entirely his responsibility. The former Liverpool coach remains winless as Germany head coach after the draw with the Netherlands.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
Real Betis will present accounts showing losses of around €15 million at its upcoming shareholders' meeting. The club chose to keep its top players during the long-awaited return to the Champions League rather than accept late transfer offers. The sporting bet secures more than €40 million in revenue for 2026-27 but forces the club to balance the shortfall this season.
Natilla·7 min read
Thomas Tuchel's side produced one of the most dominant attacking displays against Spain in recent memory, racking up 36 penalty-area touches at Wembley. Yet a lack of cutting edge and clarity in the final third turned historic territorial superiority into another English defeat. The numbers from Wembley lay bare the difference between getting into the box and creating genuine danger once there.
varela·7 min read
Lamine Yamal discussed Barcelona's strong start, his Champions League ambitions and the Ballon d'Or race in a recent interview. The winger made it clear that the squad is not there to stroll and that the goal is to bring the continental trophy back to the city. He also spoke about Lewandowski, Raphinha and young forward Hamza Abdelkarim.
Javi·5 min read
Erling Haaland and several Manchester City teammates are reportedly on the radar of Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Premier League champions face an uncertain future after being found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches. A heavy points deduction and potential relegation could lead to an exodus of star players from the Etihad Stadium.
Matt·6 min read
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak responded defiantly to the reported guilty verdict in the Premier League case. His letter to supporters keeps the club's innocence and reflects the political weight of a key figure for Abu Dhabi's interests. The outcome could have repercussions far beyond sport, including the relationship between the UAE and the UK.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read