Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has vigorously defended Florian Wirtz after difficult months at Liverpool - and announced that he will handle him carefully.
Barcelona midfielder Rodri has refused to launch a public campaign to win this year's Ballon d'Or. The Spanish World Cup winner insists that individual awards should be decided purely by performances on the pitch rather than what players say to the media.
Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo has opened up about the emotional toll of his failed move to Premier League rivals Manchester City. The Dutch international was heavily linked with a sensational switch to the Etihad Stadium during the final days of the summer transfer window, but the deal ultimately fell through in the final hours.
Liverpool sensation Rio Ngumoha has been dealt a frustrating blow ahead of England's high-profile clash with Spain. Despite his meteoric rise at Anfield, the teenage forward will not be part of the matchday squad for the Nations League opener at Wembley.
Kylian Mbappe scored the winning goal in Zinedine Zidane’s first match as France manager, but the victory was marred by a knee injury to the captain. Real Madrid now face a nervous wait regarding the forward's recovery ahead of a grueling fixture list.
Because of incidents at the Africa Cup final, Ismael Saibari missed Morocco's clash with Gabon on Friday. After the international break, the Bayern Munich new signing could be in line for a big opportunity.
Michael Olise has enjoyed a spectacular start to the season at Bayern Munich, registering 12 direct goal contributions in just seven matches. His outstanding form has now prompted club chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge to publicly confirm plans for upcoming contract extension discussions.
The shock over Kylian Mbappe’s injury is still running deep. Could the knock also be linked to his much-discussed boot deal? An expert had a corresponding premonition.
Ousmane Dembele is set to take the captain’s armband for France in their upcoming Nations League encounter against Belgium on Monday. The Paris Saint-Germain winger steps into the leadership role following the withdrawal of regular skipper Kylian Mbappe due to injury.
