Paris Saint-Germain are beginning to feel the aftershocks of Bradley Barcola’s blockbuster summer move to Liverpool, but not in the way many expected. While the French champions pocketed a massive €145 million fee, the departure of the winger has coincided with a dramatic slump in form for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has revealed exactly how he deals with the constant circulation of false rumours regarding his personal and professional life. The Spanish international admits he used to struggle with the negative attention, but has now learned to simply brush off the outside noise.
Lionel Messi will pull on the famous blue-and-white stripes one last time as Argentina host Benin in an emotional farewell match at the Monumental. The 39-year-old forward has confirmed a special jersey will be worn for his international swansong, officially closing a historic, trophy-laden chapter.
Under Fabian Hürzeler, Brighton & Hove Albion are currently the team of the moment in the Premier League. With a great deal of (former) Bundesliga power, the Seagulls are ploughing through English football and, thanks to a tactical masterclass, recently even brought Arsenal to their knees.
Former Manchester United defender Phil Bardsley has voiced his concerns over the club's alarming start to the season under Michael Carrick. He believes captain Bruno Fernandes looks unusually flat and insists the squad desperately lacks the leadership required to turn things around.
Dietmar Hamann (53), the former Germany international who played for Bayern Munich and Liverpool, is increasingly doubtful that Florian Wirtz’s (23) spell with the Reds will become a success story. He has also raised the possibility of a move to Bayern Munich.
Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber has missed group training while on international duty with the Netherlands following a modified schedule agreed with national team coach Xavi Hernandez. The update comes as a fresh concern for Mikel Arteta amid a growing right-back crisis at the Emirates Stadium.
Matthias Sammer has urgently advised Julian Nagelsmann to clear out his surroundings for the successful continuation of his coaching career and seek advice from experienced coaches.
Como goalkeeper Jean Butez became the oldest player to earn a maiden France call-up in half a century after replacing the injured Robin Risser. The 31-year-old received the surprise call from Zinedine Zidane before training under legendary goalkeeping coach Fabien Barthez.
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