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Bayern Munich cruised past Club Brugge 4-0 on Wednesday, with 17-year-old Lennart Karl stealing the spotlight by scoring a stunning opener on his full Champions League debut while becoming the club’s youngest-ever scorer in the competition. Coach Vincent Kompany hailed the teenager's brilliance but urged restraint, calling the hype around him “not normal.”

Thibaut Courtois claimed that Real Madrid are "expecting a victory" in El Clasico as Barcelona prepare for their biggest test in a bid to retain the La Liga crown. Los Blancos have had a smooth sailing so far this campaign, but there remains a blot, a significant one. Their scars from their 5-2 thrashing at the hands of Atletico Madrid last month still sting like an open wound.

Juventus manager Igor Tudor admitted that it was “a shame” his team could not score and secure at least a point from their 1-0 defeat to Real Madrid on Wednesday. The coach urged all players to take responsibility and leadership, noting that the team is behind where he would like them to be. Tudor also lamented the absence of the influence of champions that the club once had but stressed that the current players must be given confidence.

Liverpool’s class of 2025 have earned an unfavourable comparison to the Paris Saint-Germain team that once boasted Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. The Reds have assembled a star-studded cast of their own at Anfield, splashing out £240 million ($320m) on deals for Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, but are still waiting for their fearsome attacking unit to click.

Bayer Leverkusen's Aleix Garcia has apologised to fans for his side's "humiliating" 7-2 Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain and admitted he was "really angry" about his ill-timed shirt swap with the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele. The midfielder scored both of Leverkusen's goals in the rout, which coach Kasper Hjulmand called "painful".

Cristiano Ronaldo is being tipped to extend his remarkable career beyond the age of 42, with former Manchester United team-mate Danny Simpson making that prediction during an exclusive interview with GOAL. Portuguese GOAT Ronaldo has already passed his 40th birthday and signed a new two-year deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, but there are considered to be at least a couple more targets for him to chase down.

Roberto De Zerbi explained why Mason Greenwood was taken off at half-time during Marseille's collapse at Sporting. The French outfit's Champions League night in Lisbon ended in heartbreak as the hosts came from behind to seal a dramatic 2-1 win. The French side had led through Igor Paixao’s thunderbolt in the first half, but the game unravelled spectacularly after Emerson Palmieri was controversially sent off just before half-time.

Vincent Kompany's surprise contract extension with Bayern Munich was a result of secretive talks with the club, as the Bavarians moved to tie down their "most important employee". After 17 months of record-breaking success, including 12 consecutive wins this campaign, Kompany has revived Bayern with attractive football, earning trust from players, management and fans alike in a decisive turnaround for the German club.

Xabi Alonso has publicly addressed the growing frustration surrounding Endrick's lack of game time at Real Madrid, urging the 19-year-old to wait for his chance at the Spanish club. The young Brazilian, who is yet to feature under the new coach, is the subject of January transfer rumours as Los Blancos' established stars continue to perform.

Harry Kane has been urged to become a ‘Galactico’ alongside Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid, with the England captain being told that “Real Madrid would be interested” in doing a deal with Bayern Munich. It has been revealed that there are clauses in the striker’s contract at the Allianz Arena which can be activated in the summer of 2026 - with a return to the Premier League also being mooted for the former Tottenham striker.

AC Milan midfielder Ardon Jashari is aiming to return from injury in the first week of November, ahead of the international break. The Swiss international suffered a fibula injury following a collision with Santiago Gimenez in training, causing a massive setback shortly after Jashari's arrival from Club Brugge after a prolonged transfer saga.

FIFA’s ticket pricing for the 2026 World Cup is sparking controversy as New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani calls out dynamic pricing that risks excluding working-class fans. The Arsenal supporter wants fixed ticket prices, resale caps and local allocations to ensure the tournament is accessible, tying the fight to his broader campaign for affordability and fairness in New York City.

Arsenal have thrown it back to the 90s with a collection from adidas that sees an iconic kit from the club’s Highbury era reissued. The Gunners entered the Premier League era with some legendary players in their ranks and with a stunning shirt on their back. Said jersey is being made available once more, with fans given an opportunity to embrace north London culture.

Guglielmo Vicario joined an elite club after bailing Tottenham out in the Champions League draw as the Monaco boss, Sebastien Pocognoli, accused the goalkeeper of time-wasting. The keeper turned into an immovable wall as Spurs clung on for a gritty 0-0 draw against a dominant Monaco side. The Italian shot-stopper produced a string of outstanding saves to rescue his side from what could have been a humiliating defeat.

Xabi Alonso has lauded Arda Guler’s impact, stating the 20-year-old gives Real Madrid "a better team dynamic" following the 1-0 Champions League win over Juventus on Wednesday. The manager also praised Jude Bellingham, who scored the winner, as "one of the most complete" players in the world after recovering from injury. Alonso also discussed defensive resilience and the upcoming Clasico.

Barcelona are preparing meticulously for El Clasico against Real Madrid, with defender Pau Cubarsi revealing they are changing four key defensive elements to counter the threat of Kylian Mbappe. The 18-year-old prodigy is gearing up for a tough test against the French forward and Vinicius Junior when the injury-ravaged teams go head-to-head in Sunday's headline clash.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez reportedly finds himself caught up in a love triangle featuring his long-term girlfriend Valentina Cervantes and Wanda Nara, the former wife of fellow Argentina international Mauro Icardi. Surprising rumours have been circulating in South America as Cervantes stars on the nation’s version of Celebrity MasterChef - a show that is hosted by Nara.

Enzo Maresca compared wonderkid Estevao to Cole Palmer after the Brazilian dropped a Champions League masterclass. The teenager, who cost the Blues £29 million from Palmeiras, announced himself to Europe with a dazzling display that left Ajax dazed and the Chelsea faithful dreaming of a bright new era.

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane took to social media to congratulate 17-year-old Lennart Karl after he scored his first goal for the club in their 4-0 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League. Describing it as a “night to remember,” the English forward urged Karl to keep the momentum going.

David Beckham has shared images of the heartwarming moment in which his mother met Inter Miami and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi for the first time. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has been in the United States since 2023, with a stunning move being made to South Florida, but he has only just rubbed shoulders with members of Beckham’s immediate family.

After the derby humiliation against Atletico Madrid, Xabi Alonso faces his biggest test as Real Madrid manager, which is rebuilding a fractured dressing room, restoring discipline and redefining what leadership means at the Santiago Bernabeu. With matches against Barcelona and Liverpool coming up, Madrid’s new era hangs on whether Alonso can end bad habits and ignite a winning culture once again.

Paul Mullin will be auctioning off his famous customised "F*ck the Tories" boots. The boots, first unveiled in 2022, carried a message that caused uproar in the Wrexham boardroom. And now, the striker has announced that he is going to sell it off to the highest bidder.

La Liga will take the Spanish players' union (AFE) to court, claiming player protests against the recently-cancelled Miami match were an 'illegal strike'. Union president David Aganzo denies this, citing a "lack of transparency." The fallout continues as a furious Villarreal CEO blames Florentino Perez and Real Madrid for the project's collapse, calling their opposition hypocritical.

Kate Scott left Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Michah Richards in hysterics after suffering an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction while fronting CBS Sports’ coverage of the Champions League. The incident occurred on October 22, with a panel made up of former Premier League stars seeing the funny side of their host being left a little red-faced.

For the first time since clinching a second successive European Championship title back in July, England's Lionesses return to action this week, beginning their 'homecoming series' which will take the team around the country as they celebrate the summer's incredible triumph with as many fans as possible. It starts in Manchester on Saturday against Brazil, the South American champions, and moves onto Derby three days later, where Australia will be the visitors, before resuming in November with two more friendlies.

Serie B side Juve Stabia has been seized by Italy’s anti-mafia prosecutors after investigators linked the club’s management to the Camorra’s D’Alessandro and Imparato clans. The move places the promotion-chasing team under judicial control, marking the third such intervention in Italian football after Foggia and Crotone, and the most severe to date.

Former Italy striker Antonio Cassano has criticised the quality of Serie A, claiming that only the passion of the supporters is keeping the league alive while the level of football in Italy has stagnated. He believes there is a lack of rhythm and flow in the game, with excessive time-wasting making some matches a “chore” to watch. Cassano also feels that the drop in quality has been reflected in the poor performances of Italian clubs in Europe.

Mohamed Salah has been branded “greedy” and accused of “hating” Florian Wirtz after passing up the chance to tee up his team-mate for what would have been a first competitive Liverpool goal for the German playmaker. Said incident occurred during the closing stages of the Reds’ 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League - with the potential there for that result to have been even more emphatic.

On episode nine of the Best Mode On Podcast, former Liverpool and Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant reveals what it was like to play alongside Thierry Henry, the challenge of taking on Lionel Messi and how he partied the night before his Gunners debut. Pennant also talks openly about prison life, with the 42-year-old having been incarcerated for a period of 30 days back in 2005, as well much, much more.