Sam Coffey's Man City beat Emily Fox's Arsenal, Alyssa Thompson shines for Chelsea, Naomi Girma is injured in training and Phallon Tullis-Joyce shuts out Liverpool.
Dani Olmo is preparing for an emotional reunion as Spain travel to face Croatia in a match that carries deep personal significance for the playmaker. The former Barcelona youth product took a massive gamble on his career a decade ago, leaving La Masia to find his feet in the Balkans.
The word has been going round for some time that Manuel Neuer will end his career after this season. In that context, Bayern Munich are said to have a prominent list of names to strengthen their goalkeeping position.
Steven Gerrard has candidly admitted that the biggest regret of his legendary playing career was the timing of his departure from Anfield. The former Liverpool captain revealed he would have sacrificed almost anything to have played under Jurgen Klopp had he known the German manager was set to arrive just months after his exit.
AC Milan have been hit by a devastating double injury blow as winger Alexis Saelemaekers faces the prospect of a long-term absence due to recurring ankle issues. The Belgian international is set to undergo specialist consultations to determine if a second operation is required on a problem that first surfaced two years ago.
Rumours have been swirling for weeks around Manchester United super talent JJ Gabriel. Bayern Munich are also said to be interested. But there are allegedly internal doubts.
Luis de la Fuente has told his Spain players to ignore recent results and prepare for a battle against a world-class Croatia side in the UEFA Nations League. The La Roja boss believes their opponents remain one of the most formidable forces in international football despite recent setbacks.
Liverpool have been handed a significant fitness concern after Jeremy Jacquet was surprisingly omitted from the France starting lineup for their Nations League showdown against Belgium. The young centre-back, who has been a revelation at Anfield this season, was forced to watch from the sidelines as a Manchester United rival took his place on the international stage.
Atletico Madrid are preparing to sit down with Diego Simeone to discuss a contract extension as the legendary manager enters the final months of his current deal. Despite links to international roles and clubs in Italy, the Argentine remains fully committed to the project at the Metropolitano as the club looks to solidify its long-term sporting foundations.
The Brazilians stunned the South African football fraternity on transfer deadline day by securing the services of Wandile Dube from AmaZulu. The 22-year-old defender had not yet featured for Usuthu this season, leading many to question the logic behind the Brazilians' decision to add him to their star-studded roster.
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