Ahmed Refaat

Dejan Kulusevski has undergone knee surgery for the second time in the past 10 months, with the Tottenham star delivering an update on his condition to his fans on social media. The Swede is refusing to set a timeline for his return to the pitch, having yet to play a single minute in the 2025-26 season so far.

Lionel Scaloni has indicated that Lionel Messi has still not confirmed he will lead Argentina at the 2026 World Cup. The national team boss was quick to deflect pressure away from the Inter Miami superstar, reiterating that the decision rests entirely with the player himself.

Liverpool's search for a marquee attacking signing has hit a significant roadblock after Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness publicly rejected any possibility of Michael Olise moving to Merseyside. Recent speculation had suggested the Premier League side were prepared to table a staggering €200 million bid to bring the former Crystal Palace man back to England.

Gabriel Jesus has returned to Palmeiras after being granted leave by Arsenal. During the current international break, the striker took the opportunity to use the training facilities at the Academia de Futebol, the very place where he developed as a young talent before moving to Europe.

The England squad received a unique masterclass this week as double world champion Luke Littler visited St. George’s Park to host the 'Three Lions Darts Championship'. While Littler was expected to provide the fireworks, it was Manchester City’s Phil Foden who stole the show by landing a maximum 180 during the informal tournament.

Despite a dip in form that has seen fans voice their frustrations at Anfield, Liverpool are "sticking with" Arne Slot. The Athletic journalist David Ornstein has dismissed suggestions that the hierarchy is looking to make a change in the dugout, noting that the club is already planning for the future with the Dutchman at the helm.

Hansi Flick has largely been credited with instilling a positive and disciplined culture within the Barcelona dressing room since his arrival, but the first signs of internal friction are beginning to emerge. The source of the discord is Roony Bardghji, the highly-rated winger who secured a high-profile move to the Spotify Camp Nou last summer but has struggled to cement a regular place in the starting XI.

Ex-Manchester United star Paul Pogba provided a glimpse of his undeniable quality on Thursday by scoring a brilliant first goal for AS Monaco. Despite the match being a club friendly against Brentford, the significance of the moment was not lost on those watching as the 33-year-old continues his journey back to full fitness.

Vitor Pereira has hailed his side's character and squad depth after Nottingham Forest secured a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Midtjylland to reach the Europa League quarter-finals. The Portuguese tactician expressed his delight at the performance of his fringe players as the club now prepares for a pivotal Premier League showdown against Tottenham.

Arsenal are facing an unprecedented scramble behind the scenes as staff rush to satisfy the soaring demand for Max Dowman merchandise. The 16-year-old sensation has become the hottest name in North London following his historic exploits on the pitch.

The fallout from the Africa Cup of Nations final has reached a boiling point after a senior official at the Confederation of African Football (CAF) broke ranks to slam his own governing body. Augustin Senghor, an executive committee member and former head of the Senegalese Football Federation, believes the decision to overturn the match result and hand the trophy to Morocco is a bridge too far.

Former England captain Wayne Rooney has caused a stir by labeling the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa as the worst edition in the history of the tournament. The Manchester United legend’s assessment comes years after a campaign defined by frustration both on and off the pitch for the Three Lions.

Former West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has opened up about the "terrifying" experience of witnessing the outbreak of war in the Middle East just days after joining Qatari side Al Sailiya. The 35-year-old completed a short-term move to the Gulf state following a challenging period that included a near-fatal car accident and a frustrating exit from the London Stadium.

Newcastle United are actively surveying the European market for elite young talent, and Francesco Pio Esposito has emerged as a primary target. The Magpies have intensified their scouting efforts recently, with reports indicating that a club representative was in attendance at the San Siro on Saturday. The scout watched as Inter Milan were held to a 1-1 draw by Atalanta, a match in which the young forward managed to find the back of the net.

Girona head coach Michel Sanchez has sensationally thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, declaring that he is ready for the top job at the Etihad Stadium. While Guardiola's long-term future remains a subject of intense speculation, the man leading Manchester City's sister club in Spain has made no secret of his ambitions to step up to the Premier League.

Igor Tudor has been charged with misconduct by the Football Association following his angry post-match comments after Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 defeat to Fulham, where he openly criticised referee Thomas Bramall during a heated interview at Craven Cottage.

Tempers are boiling over at AC Milan following a chaotic trip to the capital, with Rafael Leao and Christian Pulisic at the centre of a brewing storm. While TV cameras caught Leao’s animated outbursts directed at the USMNT star during the match, the friction reportedly followed them down the tunnel. Reports suggest the tension exploded behind closed doors, with Leao continuing his tirade in a "livelier than usual" dressing room showdown as the star duo demanded answers from one another.

Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed that Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe have returned to the Real Madrid squad ahead of the trip to face Manchester City in the Champions League. Both players have been dealing with fitness issues but the head coach says they are now ready to travel with the team, with Mbappe available to play while Bellingham is close to making his return.