Almeria have announced that all ticket revenue from their home Segunda Division clash with Tenerife will go to the family of Jesus de Miguel. The Tenerife striker passed away on Tuesday at the age of 30, a day after an accidental on-pitch collision against Andorra, and Almeria have also extended a heartfelt invitation to his family to attend the match.
Chelsea star Cole Palmer should have been sent off for violent conduct during the recent London derby defeat against Tottenham, according to the Premier League's Key Match Incidents panel. While the England international was eventually dismissed for two yellow cards, officials now admit he was lucky to remain on the pitch following a heated confrontation.
Manchester City remain favourites in the EFL Cup winner odds, but this article assesses whether Everton offer the real value after a round of shock results.
Arsenal's new signing Andria Bartishvili is set to miss between two and three months after suffering a significant ankle injury on loan in Georgia. The 17-year-old attacking midfielder, who agreed to join the Gunners in a £4 million deal in the summer, could now miss the rest of the Conference League league phase before he has even made his Arsenal debut.
Barcelona have been dealt a significant setback following the news that star midfielder Rodri has sustained a muscle injury during European competition. The Spanish international was forced off earlier this week, leaving Hansi Flick with a major selection headache ahead of a crucial domestic fixture.
French police are investigating suspected insider trading after a series of bets correctly predicted the exact order of the top five in last month's men's Ballon d'Or. Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Rodri and Lionel Messi finished in the order backed by 12 accounts on a prediction market, while organisers France Football insist the winner is chosen by an independent vote.
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal is set to transition from the court to the boardroom after officially accepting an invitation to join the hierarchy at Real Madrid. The 22-time Grand Slam winner, who has long been a vocal supporter of the Spanish giants, will become a member of the club's board of directors following a formal proposal from president Florentino Perez.
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