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The new direction for referees, told by the man who has been called to lead it in Italy

Dayot Upamecano has officially departed the France national camp to link back up with Bayern following his late dismissal against Italy. The central defender picked up a second yellow card in Friday's 1-1 draw in Paris, triggering an automatic one-match ban that rules him out of Monday's UEFA Nations League encounter against Belgium.

Arsenal icon Jack Wilshere has delivered a glowing appraisal of academy sensation Max Dowman, admitting that even his own father believes the youngster is more talented than he was at the same age. The 16-year-old has enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks in north London, smashing several long-standing records along the way.

Mourinho is a good fit for Real Madrid, and Kroos will never be repeated

First outing in an Inter shirt for the Englishman and good news for Chivu from the pitch.

Alphadjo Cisse has warned Serie A defenders that he remains far from his peak despite an explosive start to life at San Siro. The gifted teenage midfielder has shattered longstanding scoring records under Ruben Amorim this season, yet the Azzurrini international is convinced there is still immense room for personal development in the months ahead.

Real Madrid are still grappling with the massive void left by Toni Kroos following the German maestro's decision to hang up his boots two years ago. Despite boasting a midfield packed with world-class talent, Los Blancos have struggled to replicate the unique control and tempo-setting qualities that defined their recent era of dominance. A prominent former coach has now shed light on the issue, suggesting that a Barcelona star possesses the exact profile needed to restore balance.

The former striker applauded the Italian defender’s attitude.

Racing Santander have paid a heartfelt tribute to their loyal supporters by printing the name of every single season ticket holder inside their new third kit. Manufactured by local brand Austral, the sleek black strip honours the community's unwavering devotion following the club's celebrated return to La Liga after a 14-year hiatus.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly ready to make a significant tactical adjustment by dropping Vinicius Jr to the bench for the upcoming clash against Villarreal. The decision comes as the Portuguese tactician looks to manage the forward’s dip in form before the season's first El Clasico.

The Dutch full-back, now at Real Madrid, also spoke at length about his Inter past and the bond he has with the club.

Juventus CEO Giovanni Carnevali has launched an ambitious strategy to rebuild the club's domestic identity at Continassa. The Bianconeri have identified Brentford full-back Michael Kayode and Cagliari starlet Alessandro Romano as primary targets to restore an Italian core.

The French midfielder spoke about AC Milan’s upcoming commitments.

The current crisis is not the first: Ronaldo's memory is full of problems

Sebastien Pocognoli is determined to secure his first triumph in charge of Scotland to inject much-needed belief into his stuttering squad. A scoreless stalemate against Slovenia and a heavy home loss to Switzerland have ramped up scrutiny, leaving the Belgian manager desperate for three points on Saturday to arrest a concerning goalscoring drought.

Florian Wirtz has opened up on the transformative impact of working under Jurgen Klopp on the international stage, credited a series of private conversations for his latest masterclass. The Liverpool playmaker looked back to his devastating best as Germany secured a victory over Serbia, flourishing in a system designed by a former Reds manager.

The Turkish playmaker is still sidelined, but in Spain they continue to push him as Real Madrid’s primary target for the coming transfer windows.

Viktor Gyokeres has issued a firm reminder of his quality to Mikel Arteta by etching his name into the UEFA Nations League history books during the international break. The Arsenal forward has struggled for consistent starts at the Emirates, but his exploits for Sweden suggest he is ready to take a leading role in north London.

The former AC Milan playmaker, now at Como, has spoken about the period he is going through from the Italy Under-21 training camp.

The Union of Arab Football Associations has officially thrown its weight behind FIFA President Gianni Infantino following a high-level summit in Saudi Arabia. Chaired by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, the board convened to outline the future of the game across the region while praising the current global leadership for fostering unity.

Riyad Mahrez is poised to embark on an unexpected new chapter in the Middle East after agreeing terms with Qatari outfit Al-Shamal SC. The former Manchester City winger departed Al-Ahli following three trophy-laden seasons in Saudi Arabia, and the veteran forward has now opted to continue his playing career in the Qatar Stars League on an initial one-year deal.

Inter are looking to the future and will complete their defensive overhaul in the next transfer window.

Pep Guardiola is reportedly preparing a dramatic return to the Etihad Stadium to stand alongside Manchester City during the most turbulent period in the club's modern history. The iconic Catalan coach, who departed at the conclusion of last season, is eager to show his unwavering solidarity following the recent bombshell ruling against the Citizens.

Manchester United supporters have finally caught a glimpse of summer signing Carlos Baleba in action after the midfielder featured in a secretive training ground fixture. The former Brighton man has been sidelined with an ankle problem since his big-money move, but his return to the pitch offers a glimmer of hope amidst a mounting injury crisis at Old Trafford.

Massimiliano Allegri saw his severely weakened side fall to a disappointing two-goal exhibition reverse against second-tier opponents at Castel Volturno. Goals from Michael Venturi and Luca Di Maggio punished the Partenopei, who were crippled by international call-ups and an extensive injury list during an unconvincing warm-up encounter on Friday.

Thomas Tuchel has offered his support to Raheem Sterling during what has become the most challenging chapter of the forward's professional life. The England manager, who previously worked with the winger at Chelsea, expressed his sadness at seeing a once-dominant Premier League force struggle both on and off the pitch.

Carlo Ancelotti has warned his Brazil squad to maintain absolute focus and show maximum appreciation for India ahead of Saturday's exhibition match. The Italian tactician dismissed notions of taking the hosts lightly despite cricket dominating the local sporting landscape, framing the Salt Lake Stadium encounter as a major showcase for the Selecao.