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UEFA’s disciplinary code could hand Carvajal a minimum three-game suspension for headbutting Marseille goalkeeper Gerónimo Rulli, keeping him sidelined until December.

After a disappointing run under Bruno Lage, Benfica turns to José Mourinho, a coach with titles in four countries and a reputation for winning wherever he goes.

After missing a penalty in Miami’s 3-0 loss to Charlotte, Messi faces more pressure in the Golden Boot race, trailing Nashville’s Sam Surridge (21).

Franco Mastantuono makes history! At just 18 years and 33 days, the Argentine became the youngest foreign player to debut for Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Xabi Alonso surprised fans by leaving Vinícius Júnior on the bench, choosing Franco Mastantuono to start alongside Mbappé, Rodrygo, and Arda Güler in Real Madrid’s Champions League opener.

The 2025 Leagues Cup proved MLS’s strength, with four American clubs reaching the semifinals and Seattle Sounders defeating Messi’s Inter Miami in the final.

Javier Mascherano’s Inter Miami faces a major test against Seattle without Suárez, Picault, Avilés, and possibly Telasco Segovia. Lionel Messi is expected to lead the way, but the Sounders arrive confident after their dominant cup win.

Real Madrid launches its Champions League campaign determined not to repeat last year’s shaky start, when three early defeats forced them into the playoff round before the knockouts.

Guardiola reminded fans that Ferguson also suffered against him, losing two Champions League finals to Barcelona in 2009 and 2011, including the painful 3-1 defeat at Wembley.

The younger brother of Kylian Mbappé has now scored once in 12 Ligue 1 appearances, marking a breakthrough moment in his young career.

Inter Miami’s injury crisis deepens as midfielder Telasco Segovia missed training on Monday and is set to miss the Seattle Sounders clash.

The Brazilian star warned that artificial pitches increase injury risks, reigniting a long-standing debate in domestic soccer about player safety vs. club finances.

Lamine Yamal is a major doubt for Barcelona’s Champions League opener vs. Newcastle after picking up a groin injury on Spain duty.

The USMNT rose to fourth with 1,726 points, showing progress under Mauricio Pochettino but still outside the top three.

With his brace in the latest clash, Haaland reached 6 Premier League goals against United, adding to 3 assists for a total of 9 contributions.