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Former Real Madrid defender Manu Hernando has explained how kicking Cristiano Ronaldo in training led to him temporarily being banished from Los Blancos’ first-team fold. As a product of the fabled Castilla academy system, Hernando was given plenty of opportunities in which to work with senior stars. On one occasion, he delivered a “cruel” blow to Portuguese GOAT Ronaldo.

Meeting at Casa Milan: what has been leaked.

Jesus Rodriguez picked up an injury against Pisa.

Fights broke out among supporters in the vicinity of St James’ Park ahead of Newcastle’s derby date with arch-rivals Sunderland. Two old adversaries are locking horns again in Premier League competition and there was always going to be an edge to proceedings, with local bragging rights at stake alongside precious points, but some fans allowed passions to get the better of them.

FC Bayern Munich is currently even having BVB boss Hans-Joachim Watzke singing its praises.

Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes admits that Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been his “toughest opponent” down the years, with the pair establishing a bitter rivalry. While they have clashed on a regular basis in Premier League action, there is plenty of respect between the duo. They are poised to lock horns again in the 2026 Carabao Cup final.

The Nerazzurri have set their sights on a new midfield signing.

Manchester United have stepped up their search for a midfield anchor after holding a private meeting with the representatives of Newcastle United star Bruno Guimaraes. With Casemiro’s departure now confirmed for the end of the season, the Red Devils have identified the Brazil international as the leading candidate to overhaul their engine room.

Two players are out for the Lariani.

The English champions are in danger of missing out on next season's Champions League.

Manchester City will be without key January signing Marc Guehi for their Carabao Cup final showdown against Arsenal at Wembley on Sunday. Despite other winter arrivals being eligible, the England international has been sidelined by a new rule. Pep Guardiola has been left exasperated after the former Crystal Palace defender was officially ruled out.

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to chase down 1,000 career goals and another entry in his history books, but Portugal coach Roberto Martinez insists that target has not become an "obsession". There are no fears, at least not in international circles, that all-time great CR7 will stop passing to his team-mates in a bid to ensure that another individual milestone is reached.

Jose Mourinho has branded his touchline ban at Benfica a “tragicomedy”, with the punishment handed out to him being “based on a lie”. The enigmatic Portuguese tactician was shown the 15th red card of his colourful coaching career during a reunion with former club Porto. He was accused of kicking a ball towards the opposition bench.

Eintracht Frankfurt’s sporting director, Markus Krösche, has responded to the criticism from FC Bayern Munich’s honorary president, Uli Hoeneß.

Social media spat between the Napoli striker and the Cagliari defender: the reason.

The allegations against the former Napoli player and European champion with Italy: his daughter is implicated.

A phantom goal sends shockwaves through the relegation battle in the 3rd Division. The aggrieved team is left in a state of disbelief.

A reconstruction of the incident at the press conference.

Lennart Karl has an exciting few weeks ahead of him: the 18-year-old is set to make his debut for the German national team and is due to play for FC Bayern at his dream club.

When Alvaro Arbeloa took over at Real Madrid following the sacking of Xabi Alonso, he made it clear that youth would have a part to play in his reign. Sure, he has plenty of world class expensive talent to pick from, but Arbeloa, who had coached in the academy, vouched for the droves of teenagers who could make at impact in the first team.

FC Bayern are chasing every scoring record, but have recently looked vulnerable at the back. Against Union Berlin, the Munich side kept a clean sheet for the first time in a long while.

BVB manager Niko Kovac is extremely annoyed by one aspect of VAR, whilst Lothar Matthäus took the boos on his birthday in his stride. News and rumours about Borussia Dortmund.

A player on loan from FC Bayern is hoping for a second chance in Munich. An opposing manager is impressed by the German record champions’ style of play. News and rumours about FCB.

Ricardo Pepi's proposed $42 million transfer to Fulham is on hold, but talks could resume between the Premier League club and PSV this summer, sources tell GOAL. The U.S. Men's National Team star nearly completed a move this week, only for the two sides to be unable to finalize the last few details of the deal.