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Endrick’s highly anticipated loan spell at Lyon hit a major stumbling block this weekend. After arriving from Real Madrid with immense expectations, the Brazilian prodigy initially took Ligue 1 by storm. However, Sunday's lacklustre display against Strasbourg caused some concern, leaving manager Paulo Fonseca thoroughly unimpressed as he searches for immediate tactical solutions to unlock the teenager.

Hansi Flick has responded to Lamine Yamal’s angry reaction to being substituted during Barcelona’s victory over Levante. There were only two minutes of the 90 remaining when the teenage wonderkid saw his number held up, but he was still disappointed at having to trudge towards the touchline. His manager claims to have no issue with a show of petulance from the 18-year-old.

Arsenal forward Olivia Smith was stretchered from the field and taken to hospital when suffering a worrying head injury during the Gunners’ Women’s FA Cup clash with Bristol City. The Canadian star was rushed away for medical checks, having received lengthy treatment on the field. A full diagnosis is yet to be delivered, but Arsenal are “hopeful” that the knock is not too serious.

Raheem Sterling has made his first competitive appearance in nine months, having left Chelsea and completed a shock move to Eredivisie outfit Feyenoord. The 31-year-old forward is pleased to be back on the pitch and will take things slowly for the remainder of the season. That means no thought has been given to a potential England recall in this World Cup year.

Wolves have shared appalling racist abuse aimed at striker Tolu Arokodare online after the club's defeat to Crystal Palace. Arokodare missed a penalty as his team were beaten 1-0 at Selhurst Park on Sunday afternoon, and Wolves have published screenshots of the abuse he received on social media, with the 25-year-old also issuing his own statement.

England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is set to undergo surgery after sustaining a horror injury in AC Milan's Serie A clash with Parma. The former Chelsea ace has sustained a fracture of the alveolar bone that forms and supports the sockets of the teeth, a serious injury that could lead to a lengthy lay-off.

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Gabriel Magalhães couldn't resist mocking Tottenham on social media after Arsenal's dominant 4-1 north London derby victory on Sunday evening. A brace each from Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres gave the Gunners all three points, with Randal Kolo Muani's first-half goal proving to be nothing more than a consolation as Igor Tudor's first game as Spurs interim boss ended in humiliation.

Tottenham Hotspur interim manager Igor Tudor insists he is "very angry" after their 4-1 derby defeat at home to Arsenal, as he called on his players to "look in the mirror". The north London club are now just four points clear of the relegation zone, after also losing the reverse fixture 4-1.

MLS has determined Lionel Messi did not breach league policy following an internal review of an incident that sparked speculation after Inter Miami’s season opener against LAFC. A video circulating on social media appeared to show Messi entering the referees’ locker room area, but MLS and the Professional Referee Organization confirmed the space was not restricted and that Messi did not access the officials’ premises.

Eberechi Eze has amazingly equalled the records of former Arsenal strikers Thierry Henry and Robin van Persie in the north London derby after scoring a brace against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. The England international scored a hat-trick in the reverse fixture earlier this season, and now has five goals from two matches played against Spurs in a Gunners shirt.

Eberechi Eze and Viktor Gyokeres both scored twice as Arsenal crushed Tottenham 4-1 in the north London derby for the second time this season to restore their five-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners, who came into Sunday's game under huge pressure following their midweek capitulation at Wolves, made a mockery of those questioning their stomach for a title race as they ran riot at the home of their neighbours, who remain firmly in the relegation mire.

Dele Alli has teased an imminent return to professional football after his emotional homecoming at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The Spurs cult hero was the club's half-time Guest of Honour for the north London derby against Arsenal, and the former England star revealed he could be back on the pitch very soon.

Arne Slot insists that Florian Wirtz has not sustained a "serious" injury after he was withdrawn from Liverpool's starting XI during the pre-match warm-ups before their 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest. The Germany international was replaced in the team by Curtis Jones and the Reds went on to snatch victory in the 96th minute.

Inter Miami are reportedly interested in signing Casemiro when he leaves Manchester United at the end of the season. The Brazil international has announced that he is will depart Old Trafford upon the expiration of his contract in June, and Miami are said to be interested in recruiting him as a potential replacement for Sergio Busquets, and new right-hand man of Lionel Messi.

Barcelona returned to winning ways with a 3-0 victory over Levante on Sunday that moved them back to the summit of La Liga as they took advantage of Real Madrid's defeat to Osasuna 24 hours earlier. First-half goals from midfield duo Marc Bernal and Frenkie de Jong put the hosts in control before Fermin Lopez scored a stunner on a day when Joao Cancelo was the real star of the show.

Manchester United's bid to reach a fourth-straight Women's FA Cup final was ended on Sunday as they fell to a 2-1 defeat at Chelsea after extra time in their fifth-round tie. Phallon Tullis-Joyce produced heroics in the Red Devils' goal but couldn't keep out strikes from Sam Kerr and Naomi Girma, while Simi Awujo's equaliser couldn't spark a come-from-behind win for Marc Skinner's side.

Naomi Girma picked a perfect time to score her first Chelsea goal on Sunday, with her finish in extra-time allowing the Blues to secure a dramatic 2-1 win over Manchester United and put themselves into the FA Cup quarter-finals. It looked like Sam Kerr's late second-half strike was going to be the difference for Sonia Bompastor's side in a tightly-contested clash, but Simi Awujo's quick-fire response prolonged the tie, paving the way for Girma to be the hero.

Alexis Mac Allister scored a 96th-minute winner as Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground on Sunday. The Argentina international thought he had won the game with two minutes left, only for VAR to rule it out, but the midfielder would not be denied, as the Reds consigned Forest to a damaging defeat, doing so without the injured Florian Wirtz.

Jamie O'Hara has blasted Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez for his "non-league" quality against Burnley, as the Blues threw away a 1-0 lead to draw with the Premier League strugglers on Saturday. The Clarets scored an injury-time equaliser, leaving Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior fuming, and the club counting the cost of more ill-discipline after Wesley Fofana's red card.

Brazilian starlet Endrick has revealed the advice he received from Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe before he headed to Ligue 1 side Lyon on loan. The youngster has also admitted he has been surprised by the start he has made to life in France after making an instant impact in the French top flight, including scoring a hat-trick in a victory over Metz.

Liverpool were dealt an injury blow just minutes before kick-off against Nottingham Forest on Sunday in the Premier League. Summer signing Florian Wirtz was named in the starting XI but was forced out of the game after sustaining an injury in the warm-up. Curtis Jones was subsequently called into the team to take over from the Germany international.

Kalvin Phillips was shown a straight red card on Sunday for a shocking challenge in the Steel City Derby. The Manchester City midfielder, who moved on loan to Championship side Sheffield United at the end of the January transfer window, was handed his marching orders early in the second half following a poor challenge on midfielder Svante Ingelsson.

Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi was spotted being restrained by team-mate Luis Suarez after the team's 3-0 defeat to LAFC on Saturday in their MLS season opener. Goals from David Martinez, Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz secured an emphatic win and made it a miserable start to the season for The Herons. Messi appeared furious after the final whistle and Suarez was seen seemingly attempting to calm him down as they both made their way down the tunnel.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has been quizzed on Nicolas Jackson's future at the club amid speculation he will return to Chelsea at the end of the season. Jackson moved to the Bavarian giants on a season-long loan in the summer but his contract includes a buy option. However, it has been reported that Bayern do not plan to sign Jackson permanently and that he will head back to the Blues at the end of the season.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has sent out a warning to his players ahead of Sunday's north London derby against Tottenham. The Gunners head into the match after throwing away a two-goal lead to Wolves in midweek and having see their lead at the top over Manchester City cut to just two points. As the pressure grows on Arsenal, Arteta has urged his players to stand up and be counted.

Jesse Lingard has been warned that life in Brazilian football is a “hard slog”, with the former Manchester United playmaker seeing a shock switch to South America speculated on. The ex-England international has been a free agent since severing ties with K-League outfit FC Seoul in December 2025. Lingard is waiting on enticing offers, with it being suggested that one has been tabled by Remo.

England are blessed with right-back options heading towards the 2026 World Cup, with a history-making former Three Lions star that once filled that position telling GOAL who he would favour in a bid for global glory. Viv Anderson has also explained who he would “discard”, with Thomas Tuchel facing some tough selection decisions ahead of major tournament action.

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has explained how his own experiences as a player have helped him when it comes to coaching Harry Kane at the club. Kane has thrived since making the switch from Tottenham and scored a double on Saturday to take his tally to the season to 28 in the Bundesliga. Yet Kompany says his defensive efforts are also important to the team.