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Rooney suggests Trent & Bellingham 'clique' issue led to England snub

Wayne Rooney has expressed his shock after Trent Alexander-Arnold was omitted from Thomas Tuchel’s latest 35-man England squad. The Real Madrid defender is a high-profile absentee for the upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan, leading the former Manchester United captain to suggest a deeper issue. Rooney sparked controversy by questioning if the snub is a tactical move to dismantle a perceived "clique" involving Jude Bellingham.

Bayern star unlikely to join the DFB squad – replacement from VfB?

It appears that Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic will not be able to join the German national team.

📽️ | Ronaldo in holiday mode! CR7 enjoys water sports on break

Cristiano Ronaldo maintains an unbreakable bond with his roots, returning to the island of Madeira to escape top-level competition. The 41-year-old brought his fiancee Georgina Rodriguez and their children to this corner of the Atlantic, which they have identified as their favourite vacation spot for 2026, to spend time with family.

Luxembourg v Germany - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

"They all deserved it more": Hamann criticises Sane's nomination

Leroy Sané has regained his place in national team manager Julian Nagelsmann’s squad and stands a good chance of making the World Cup squad. Dietmar Hamann takes a very critical view of this.

Liverpool FC v Galatasaray SK - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Alisson out for Liverpool vs Brighton clash

Liverpool will be without the services of Alisson Becker for Saturday’s early kick-off against Brighton. The 33-year-old shot-stopper did not travel with the rest of the Reds squad to the South Coast, dealing a significant blow to Arne Slot’s plans as they look to keep up their pursuit of Champions League qualification.

Arsenal defender Mosquera wins first Spain call-up

Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera has been called up to the Spain squad for the first time ahead of their international friendlies against Serbia and Egypt. Luis de la Fuente has also called Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia into his squad ahead of his potential debut, as Spain ramp up preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	アーセナル	8	8	0	0	23	4	19	24	W W W W W
2	バイエルン	8	7	0	1	22	8	14	21	W W W L W
3	リヴァプール	8	6	0	2	20	8	12	18	W W W L W
4	トッテナム	8	5	2	1	17	7	10	17	W W W L W
5	バルセロナ	8	5	1	2	22	14	8	16	W W W L D

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

アーセナル

W
W
W
W
W

バイエルン

W
W
W
L
W

リヴァプール

W
W
W
L
W

トッテナム

W
W
W
L
W

バルセロナ

W
W
W
L
D

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Serie B titles?

Genoa hold the record for the most Serie B titles, winning Italy's second-tier six times. Their most recent Serie B title win came in 1988-89.

How many teams are in the Serie B?

20 teams contest in the Serie B and battle it out for promotion to Serie A. The first-ever season of Serie B was played in 1929-30 and featured 18 teams.

Who has made the most Serie B appearances ever?

Luigi Cagni holds the record for the most appearances in Serie B. The former Italian defender played for Brescia and Sambenedettese between 1970 and 1987, making 485 appearances in Serie B.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Serie B?

Stefan Schwoch, a former Italian striker who was a journeyman, scored 135 Serie B goals with five different clubs to become the all-time top scorer in Italy's second division.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Serie B and how old was he?

Andrea Pierobon is the oldest player to play in the Serie A. The former Italian goalkeeper was 45 years and 307 days when he appeared in his final game ever for Citadella in 2015.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Serie B and how old was he?

Gaetano Renna is the youngest player to ever feature in a Serie B game. Renna was just 14 years and 89 days old when he played for Brindisi in a game against Cosenza in 1948.

Which famous players have played in the Serie B?

Paulo Dybala, Mauro Icardi, Gabriel Batistuta, Diego Simeone, Diego Milito, Pavel Nedved, Gianluigi Buffon, Alessandro Del Piero, Giorgio Chiellini, and David Trezeguet are among the most famous players to have played in Serie B.

Which famous managers have managed in the Serie B?

Didier Deschamps, Filippo Inzaghi, and Maurizio Sarri are among Serie B's biggest managers of all-time.

What is the biggest stadium in the Serie B?

Bari's Stadio San Nicola, with a capacity of 58,270, is Serie B's biggest stadium.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Serie B?

Kevin Bonifazi is Serie B's most expensive signing of all-time. Bonifazi was signed by SPAL from Torino for €11 million ahead of the 2020-21 season.