Segunda Liga Qualification Overview

Erling Haaland’s future is once again the talk of the footballing world after his father, Alf-Inge, dropped a massive hint regarding a potential move to Real Madrid. Despite the striker being firmly established as Manchester City’s talisman, the lure of the Bernabeu remains a persistent shadow over his long-term stay in the Premier League.

The final act of Neymar’s international career has been written in tears as the legendary forward announced his retirement from Brazil duty. Following a shock World Cup exit at the hands of Norway, the Selecao’s greatest ever goalscorer confirmed he will no longer represent his country.

England’s euphoria following a hard-fought World Cup victory over Mexico was instantly dampened by a distressing injury to veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson. Despite not seeing a single minute of action during the tension-filled encounter, the Brentford man was forced to leave the pitch on a stretcher and was immediately rushed to a local hospital.

Mikel Oyarzabal was one of five Real Sociedad players in Spain's Euro 2024 squad. No other club had more. But neither Oyarzabal nor his fellow Basques made a song and dance about their role in Spain's success in Germany. "That would be us," he told The Guardian. "[We] don't like being in the spotlight." It's getting harder and harder for him to avoid it, though.