Swati Bhatia

Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli has denied that he exaggerated as he fell to the ground following a clash of heads with Real Madrid captain Dani Carvajal. The Madrid star was sent off for forcing his head up against the shot-stopper's late on in the Champions League clash between the two clubs on Tuesday. The Spanish side went on to score via a Kylian Mbappe penalty, sealing a 2-1 win.

Juventus fought back with two stoppage-time goals to draw 4-4 with Borussia Dortmund in Tuesday's Champions League thriller, but coach Igor Tudor was furious after the game. The Croatian blasted referee Francois Letexier and VAR for missing a first-half handball that he felt should have given his side a penalty that would have changed the course of the game.

AC Milan have been hit with a double blow ahead of facing Bologna, with Rafael Leao still sidelined and Christopher Nkunku not yet fit to start.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi is 'sad' as he faces another knee surgery, but Spain coach Luis de la Fuente is backing the youngster return stronger.

Manuel Neuer has ruled out an immediate return to Germany national team despite growing calls for him to end his retirement ahead of the World Cup.

Kevin De Bruyne compared Belgium team-mate Malick Fofana to Jeremy Doku but warned the Lyon star he must reach a higher level.

Athletic Club remain determined to bring Aymeric Laporte back despite FIFA blocking his transfer, and are ready to appeal to CAS if needed.

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone named Barcelona as his favourite opponents and showered high praise on Blaugrana counterpart Hansi Flick.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente hailed Lamine Yamal’s 'impressive maturity' after the Barcelona winger starred in recent World Cup qualifying wins.

Aymeric Laporte’s dream return to Athletic Club fell apart over paperwork, but Besiktas are now set to hand him an Al-Nassr escape route.

Fulham are in talks with AC Milan over a €25 million deal for Samuel Chukwueze, with the winger close to leaving Italy after just two seasons.

Dutch club Feyenoord have rejected Bayer Leverkusen’s opening bid for midfielder Quinten Timber amid a tense ongoing contract standoff.

Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has hit out at the Bundesliga’s new 'handshake dialogue' rule, calling it pointless.

Ex-Bayern Munich star Sandro Wagner picked Toni Kroos as the most talented he ever played with, revealing his shock at seeing him as a youth player.

Fresh details have now emerged from the heated tunnel clash between Jobe Bellingham’s parents and Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl.

Nottingham Forest’s opening bid for defender Nicolo Savona has reportedly been turned down as Juventus demand €18 million for the academy graduate.

Brentford have renewed interest in striker Maximilian Beier as Borussia Dortmund move closer to signing Fabio Silva from Wolves.

Roma are reportedly giving up on their pursuit of Jadon Sancho and are now moving for Chelsea starlet Tyrique George as transfer deadline nears.