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Arsenal midfielder Bruno Guimaraes has admitted he is still processing the emotional trauma of his pivotal penalty miss during Brazil's disappointing World Cup exit. Speaking from the Selecao’s training camp in Australia, the 28-year-old emphasized the need for stability and fan support as the five-time world champions begin a fresh cycle under Carlo Ancelotti.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has confirmed he will continue his international career with the Netherlands following crunch talks with new head coach Xavi. The veteran defender had previously hinted at a possible retirement from the Oranje after a disappointing World Cup campaign earlier this summer.

Kylian Mbappe has addressed the growing speculation linking his international colleague Michael Olise with a sensational move to Real Madrid. While the Frenchman admitted that the Bayern Munich winger is a talent coveted by every major side, he stopped short of urging a transfer to the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Madrid derby is rarely a quiet affair, but the latest installment saw a long-standing international rivalry boiled over onto the La Liga stage. Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham and Atletico Madrid defender Cristian Romero were involved in a series of heated exchanges as Los Blancos fell to a 2-1 defeat at the Metropolitano.