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Endrick, the Real Madrid striker, sparked widespread controversy during Brazil's 3-2 defeat to Japan, after he became involved in an unusual incident with the referee Jensen Foo, during stoppage time of the friendly match that brought them together in Singapore, amid questions over why he was not punished for his behaviour, which overshadowed the events of the fixture and drew more attention than the sending-off of Raphinha and Carlo Ancelotti.

Despite the threats surrounding Manchester City's future against the backdrop of its financial case, the English club is preparing to take an important step to retain one of its key players, after moving closer to an agreement with Portugal's Matheus Nunes on extending his contract for three seasons, with an increase in his weekly wage. This is an indication that the management's plans to secure the team's cornerstones are continuing, despite the state of uncertainty preceding the final ruling on the charges levelled against it.

Just one year ago, Jude Bellingham was facing a storm of criticism in England, which went as far as calls for his exclusion from the national team's plans for the 2026 World Cup. While some questioned his standing within the Three Lions' line-up, and voices calling for him to be left off the squad grew louder, the English star was preparing to write a new chapter in his career, one headlined by a strong comeback and self-assertion.

A press report revealed on Sunday the desire of more than one Italian club to sign the Real Madrid player at the end of the current season.