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  1. Lyon boss defends Endrick amidst slump

    Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca has launched a staunch defense of Endrick, branding the mounting scrutiny on the Brazilian "very unfair" and reactionary. While the 19-year-old’s move from Real Madrid was seen as a career-saving masterstroke, it is Fonseca’s unwavering belief in the youngster that has defined his integration into French football during this difficult period.

  2. 'Indisputable!' - Silva backs Neymar to make Brazil World Cup squad

    Thiago Silva has thrown his significant weight behind Neymar as an "indisputable" pick for Brazil's 2026 World Cup squad. Despite persistent struggles with fitness that have hindered his momentum at club level with Santos, the veteran defender believes Neymar is still capable of being a difference-maker for the Selecao on the world stage.

  3. Staggering cost of Sancho's disastrous spell at Man Utd revealed

    Manchester United are finally preparing to cut ties with Jadon Sancho, but the true financial scale of his tenure at Old Trafford has painted a grim picture for the club. Having arrived from Borussia Dortmund in 2021 with massive expectations, Sancho was expected to be the face of United's attack for a generation. Instead, he will leave having cost the club an absolute fortune over his five-year commitment.

  4. Is Tudor facing the sack? Spurs make decision ahead of Liverpool clash

    Igor Tudor is reportedly set to remain in the Tottenham dugout for Sunday's daunting trip to Liverpool, despite the club's season spiralling into a full-blown crisis. Since replacing Thomas Frank last month, the Croatian has overseen a catastrophic run of four consecutive defeats, leaving the north London outfit languishing just one point above the Premier League relegation zone and facing a round of 16 Champions League exit.

  5. Rakitic insists Messi 'deserves' proper Barcelona tribute

    Former Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic has called for the club to finally honour Lionel Messi with a fitting tribute, while expressing his hope that the Argentine superstar continues his career at the highest level for "a few more years". Speaking on his 38th birthday, the Croatian reflected on the impact his former team-mate has had on the sport, noting that Messi's influence transcends club rivalries and borders.

  6. Pep jokes about Mbappe's Paris meet-up with actress

    Pep Guardiola couldn't help but crack a smile when the name of Kylian Mbappe cropped up during his latest press duties. Ahead of Manchester City's seismic Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash against Real Madrid, the Catalan coach found himself fielding questions about the French superstar’s supposed off-field movements in Paris with Spanish actress Ester Exposito.

  7. 'Very complicated to be me!' - Neymar fires back at 'made-up stories'

    Neymar has hit back at his critics and "made-up stories" concerning his fitness after he was a notable absentee from Santos' 2-2 draw with Mirassol. The 34-year-old was expected to feature in the Brasileirão clash but was ultimately left out of the matchday squad to undergo a specific workload management program, sparking a fresh wave of speculation regarding his physical condition ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

  8. Iran announces: "We will not participate in the World Cup in the USA"

    Iran’s sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said the country’s national team cannot participate in the 2026 World Cup following recent military conflict involving the United States and Israel. Speaking on Iranian state television, Donyamali said the current circumstances mean participation in the tournament, which will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, is not possible.

  9. 'Doomsday scenario' - Van de Ven makes 'completely done' admission

    Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven has painted a bleak picture of the current state of affairs at the club following a humiliating 5-2 Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid. The Dutch centre-back did not hold back in his assessment of a match that saw Spurs trail by four goals within the opening 22 minutes, describing the collapse in the Spanish capital as nothing short of a "doomsday scenario" for the Premier League side.