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Conte claims he's 'transformed' McTominay into a 'complete player'

Napoli manager Antonio Conte has claimed that he's "transformed" Scott McTominay into a "complete player" since the Scotland international's switch from Manchester United. The midfielder was named Serie A Player of the Year last season after helping fire Napoli to the Scudetto. He's since been joined at the club by former United teammate Rasmus Hojlund, who has also come in for praise from his manager.

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Sane reveals extreme impact Guardiola had on him at Man City

Leroy Sane has opened up about his "true homecoming" to the Etihad Stadium, heaping praise on the manager who "reprogrammed" his footballing brain. The Galatasaray winger returns to Manchester on Wednesday night for a high-stakes Champions League clash, admitting that while he remains close friends with his former team-mates, Pep Guardiola’s "relentless" tactical demands are what truly shaped his career.

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Mourinho addresses Barca's 'Negreira case' ahead of Real Madrid clash

Jose Mourinho has bluntly dismissed questions regarding the 'Negreira case' and Barcelona’s alleged payments to referees, insisting he has no interest in dwelling on the past. The Benfica head coach was speaking ahead of a crucial Champions League showdown against his former club Real Madrid in Lisbon, where he also took the opportunity to pay an emotional tribute to former defender Alvaro Arbeloa and discuss the threat posed by the Spanish giants.

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Napoli on the brink: Why is Conte so bad in the Champions League?

Juventus supporters inevitably revelled in getting one over on former boss Antonio Conte on Sunday night, as the Bianconeri swept Napoli aside in Turin. "Antonio Conte, jump with us!" the home fans began chanting in the dying minutes of their team's 3-0 win over the reigning Serie A champions. Unsurprisingly, Conte was in no mood to join in, as his injury-ravaged side suffered a devastating defeat that saw the Partenopei fall to fourth in the table.

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Inside Pogba's failure to relaunch his career at Monaco

Paul Pogba could line up against his former club Juventus on Wednesday night for the first time since parting ways with the Italian giants under the cloud of a doping ban in 2024. If he's fit, that is, with his highly-anticipated comeback at Monaco - after more than two years out of competitive action - being hampered by niggling injuries. As his former employers come to town, Pogba finds himself at another crossroads.

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Two Chelsea fans hospitalised in Naples as club issue statement

Chelsea have issued a statement urging supporters to exercise "extreme caution" while in Naples for Wednesday's Champions League tie against Antonio Conte's side, after two Blues fans were hospitalised following an incident that took place on Tuesday night in the city. Chelsea head into the match aiming to secure a top-eight finish and automatic qualification to the knockout phase of the competition.

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Slot upsets Liverpool fans with claim PSG helped PL title win

Liverpool fans appear to be losing patience with head coach Arne Slot, with his comments about how Paris Saint-Germain helped them win the Premier League title last season angering many. The Reds face Qarabag in the Champions League on Wednesday night, knowing they have already assured themselves of a place in the play-off round at least.

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Solskjaer back in work - and will watch over under-fire Slot

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is back in work weeks after being denied a dream return to Manchester United as head coach. The Norwegian held talks with his former club over succeeding Ruben Amorim on a deal until the end of the season, but the job instead went to his former assistant, Michael Carrick. Solskjaer's next job will see him watch Liverpool at Anfield on Wednesday night.

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Arteta reveals details of Arsenal team meeting following Man Utd loss

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has moved quickly to address rising tension at the Emirates Stadium, holding a crucial team meeting following the disappointing 3-2 defeat to Manchester United last Sunday. The loss marked the Gunners' first home defeat of the season and extended their winless Premier League run to three matches, sparking frustration among sections of the home support who booed at the final whistle.

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Two Spurs stars in car accident before Champions League game

Tottenham stars Wilson Odobert and Kolo Muani were involved in a car accident on the busy M25 motorway in Hertfordshire on Tuesday afternoon, head coach Thomas Frank has confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after midday, between the busy junctions 24 and 25, just a day before the pivotal Champions League clash. The car involved was Kolo Muani's, with Odobert following behind as they travelled to the airport for their flight to Germany.

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Slot confirms plans to play midfielder at centre-back

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted he will likely use a midfielder as a centre-back for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Qarabag due to a shortage of options. The Reds will secure an automatic spot in the last 16 with victory at Anfield, though will have to put together a makeshift lineup due to various injury concerns.

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Mourinho REFUSES to give Arbeloa advice ahead of Real Madrid reunion

The eagerly anticipated Champions League clash between Benfica and Real Madrid has been intensified by the pre-match comments of Jose Mourinho, who confirmed he has not offered any specific advice to his former player and current Los Blancos boss, Alvaro Arbeloa. The match at the Estadio da Luz is critical for both sides, with Benfica needing a win to keep their knockout stage hopes alive.

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Pep gives spiky response to Haaland form question

Pep Guardiola has sarcastically claimed that he will not talk to Erling Haaland about the Manchester City striker's drop in form because he hasn't spoken to any of his players for three years. Haaland has not scored a goal in open play for nine matches and City need him to rediscover his usual striking prowess in their must-win Champions League fixture against Galatasaray on Wednesday.

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What Premier League clubs need to qualify for UCL knockout stage

The final round of league phase fixtures in the 2025-26 Champions League is finally upon us, and it promises to be the most dramatic yet. Only table toppers Arsenal and Bayern Munich have already secured automatic qualification for the round of 16, with the former boasting a 100 percent record through their first seven games, while just four clubs have been eliminated so far: Eintracht Frankfurt, Slavia Prague, Villarreal and Kairat.

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Slot ‘won’t have a leg to stand on’ if Liverpool miss out on UCL

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has been warned he "won't have a leg to stand on" if the Reds fail to qualify for the 2026-27 Champions League by Jamie Carragher. The Reds are in the midst of a difficult season and currently sit down in sixth place in the Premier League table. Carragher has shared his thoughts on the team's struggles and says Slot's job is at risk.

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Guardiola quotes 'idol' Cruyff in bizarre dig at Man City players

Pep Guardiola has taken a bizarre dig at his own Manchester City players while quoting his “idol”, Johan Cruyff. The demanding Catalan coach worked under the iconic Dutchman during his playing days at Barcelona. Many of the lessons he took back then have been implemented into his own coaching career. Guardiola is now renowned for demanding nothing but the best, and absolute commitment, from all of those working alongside him.

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فازت البرازيل بأكبر عدد من بطولات كأس العالم، بمجموع خمس مرات، حيث رفعت الكأس لأول مرة في عام 1958، ومجدّدًا في أعوام 1962 و1970 و1994، وأخيرًا في عام 2002.

شهدت النسخة الأخيرة من كأس العالم، التي أُقيمت في قطر عام 2022، مشاركة 32 منتخبًا. لكن ابتداءً من النسخة المقبلة في 2026، سيرتفع العدد إلى 48 منتخبًا يتنافسون على اللقب الأغلى في كرة القدم الدولية. ويُعد هذا توسعًا كبيرًا، إذ تضاعف عدد المنتخبات تقريبًا أربع مرات مقارنة بالنسخة الافتتاحية عام 1930، والتي شارك فيها 13 منتخبًا فقط.

يحمل الأسطورة الأرجنتينية ليونيل ميسي الرقم القياسي لأكبر عدد من المشاركات في مباريات كأس العالم، بعدما مثّل منتخب الأرجنتين في 26 مباراة عبر خمس نسخ مختلفة.

يتصدر الألماني ميروسلاف كلوزه قائمة الهدافين التاريخيين لكأس العالم، بعدما سجل 16 هدفًا مذهلًا في 24 مباراة، خلال أربع نسخ متتالية بين عامي 2002 و2014.

يُعد الحارس المصري الأسطوري عصام الحضري أكبر لاعب سنًا يشارك في مباراة بكأس العالم. فقد كان يبلغ من العمر 45 عامًا و161 يومًا عندما شارك في مباراة مصر ضد السعودية في مونديال 2018.

يحمل نورمان وايتسايد، لاعب مانشستر يونايتد السابق، لقب أصغر لاعب يشارك في تاريخ كأس العالم. إذ كان عمره 17 عامًا و41 يومًا فقط عندما لعب مع منتخب أيرلندا الشمالية ضد يوغوسلافيا في مونديال 1982.

شهدت بطولات كأس العالم مشاركة العديد من أساطير كرة القدم عبر التاريخ، من بينهم: بيليه، دييغو مارادونا، زين الدين زيدان، غيرد مولر، روبرتو باجيو، رونالدو، روماريو، أوزيبيو، يوهان كرويف، دافيد فيا، سيرجيو راموس، لوكا مودريتش، ليونيل ميسي، وكريستيانو رونالدو، وغيرهم من الأسماء الخالدة في عالم المستديرة.

قاد العديد من المدربين التاريخيين منتخباتهم في نهائيات كأس العالم وحققوا إنجازات كبيرة، مثل: ديدييه ديشان، فرانز بيكنباور، لويز فيليبي سكولاري، فيسنتي ديل بوسكي، فيتوريو بوتسو، لويس فان خال، سفين غوران إريكسون، وإيفيكا أوسيم، وغيرهم من أبرز الأسماء في عالم التدريب.