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Niklas Süle failed to live up to the high expectations at Borussia Dortmund. That is why the split comes as no surprise to Dietmar Hamann.

Kylian Mbappe will reportedly board the plane with the Real Madrid squad this Monday as they travel to England. Desperate to avoid just watching from the sidelines, the forward is pushing to be available for Alvaro Arbeloa in this decisive Champions League last-16 second leg against Manchester City. After missing recent action, the Frenchman is eager to help his side navigate the Etihad cauldron and secure a spot in the quarter-finals.

The Armenian midfielder picked up a knock during the match against Atalanta, and his condition will be assessed in the coming hours.

The Juventus midfielder speaks out on the issue of racism in the world of football

Something you certainly don’t see every day

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has never been one to shy away from tactical scrutiny, often acknowledging the noise surrounding his team selections. Following the stalemate at the London Stadium, the spotlight has fallen firmly on his handling of Rayan Cherki, whose impact as a substitute stood in stark contrast to the starters' output.

It will be a special evening for the Lazio defender, who is being closely watched by the Rossoneri.

Former Arsenal star and current pundit Paul Merson has delivered a blunt assessment of the challenges facing Arne Slot at Liverpool. While the former Feyenoord boss hit the ground running in the Premier League, Merson believes that the grace period afforded to him will be remarkably short if silverware does not follow. Merson suggested that without trophies, Slot risks being viewed in the same light as managers who have struggled to make a lasting impact at Tottenham Hotspur.

USWNT sensation Alyssa Thompson has lifted the lid on her daunting transition from Angel City FC to the relentless spotlight of the Women's Super League. Trading the sunny comforts of her Los Angeles hometown for a blockbuster move to Chelsea, the 20-year-old forward revealed the leap was so intimidating that she braced herself to go four months without finding the back of the net in a star-studded Blues squad.

Florian Wirtz rarely manages to replicate his stellar performances for Leverkusen at Liverpool. A former professional has some harsh words to say.

Chelsea legend John Terry was left in awe of Max Dowman’s impactful cameo against Everton at the Emirates Stadium. With Mikel Arteta’s side locked in a tense battle, the 16-year-old was introduced with just 16 minutes remaining and immediately changed the complexion of the game. He provided the spark for Viktor Gyokeres’ 89th-minute opener before scoring a stunning solo goal in stoppage time.

Good news in the wake of the incident that caused concern

A recap of the moments immediately following the Inter v Atalanta 1-1 draw

Goalkeeping crisis at Bayern Munich: there is a risk that their fifth-choice goalkeeper could start against Atalanta

As the season enters its final stages, FCB will be without one of their top talents. The Munich club has now officially confirmed this.

Arda Guler produced a moment of pure magic to cap off Real Madrid's resounding 4-1 victory over Elche, launching a breathtaking 68-metre lob from inside his own half. The audacious strike left the Bernabeu in awe and perfectly encapsulated a dominant night for Los Blancos, with the 21-year-old playmaker proudly taking to Instagram to share the spectacular footage.

Lionel Messi was left out of Inter Miami's squad as they played out a goalless draw against Charlotte. But the decision to leave Messi out of the squad was strategic rather than injury-related as, having played the full 90 minutes against Nashville SC in the first leg of the Concacaf Champions Cup round of 16 just days prior, the Inter Miami coaching staff opted to protect their prized asset.

The young Italian driver secures his first F1 victory at the age of 19 and makes history

Tottenham Hotspur interim boss Igor Tudor has stood by his brutal 17th-minute substitution of Antonin Kinsky during a chaotic defeat to Atletico Madrid. Despite facing intense scrutiny for ignoring the tearful goalkeeper as he left the pitch, Tudor remains adamant that his touchline reaction was a deliberate strategy to prevent a bad situation from spiraling out of control.

Manchester City’s hopes of recapturing the Premier League crown took a significant hit against West Ham, leaving them trailing Mikel Arteta's Arsenal by nine points. While City still hold a game in hand over the Gunners, the stalemate at London Stadium felt like a missed opportunity to pile pressure on title-chasing rivals. Despite the growing gap and City’s recent inconsistency, Pep Guardiola remains adamant that the race is still alive.

The drama began when Anthony Gordon was omitted from Newcastle’s starting line-up for their massive Champions League last-16 first leg against Barcelona last Tuesday. Despite the magnitude of the occasion, the winger was only fit enough for a place on the bench, sparking a wave of criticism from high-profile pundits who questioned his commitment and professional conduct on the night, claims to which the Magpies' man has now emphatically responded.

Jobe Bellingham had a difficult start at Borussia Dortmund and struggled to adapt to the higher standard of play. That never worried manager Niko Kovac. The 20-year-old has since made remarkable progress at BVB.

The former striker, who played for Fiorentina, Milan and Napoli, among others, said

Real Madrid showed no mercy to Elche in their last league match, sealing a resounding 4-1 victory that keeps the pressure on Barcelona. But Arda Guler stole the show, leaving his manager reaching for superlatives. The young playmaker’s strike was the highlight of a busy night at the Bernabeu, and Alvaro Arbeloa was quick to point out just how rare such a goal is in modern football.

Another incident set to spark debate this weekend's league fixtures

Arsenal moved nine points clear at the Premier League summit following a late 2-0 win over Everton, but the talk of north London remains Max Dowman's sensational cameo. Given the freedom by Mikel Arteta to provide a game-winning spark, the 16-year-old bypassed title-race nerves to break down a stubborn Toffees side, forcing a mistake for Viktor Gyokeres' opener before adding a second himself.

An interesting excerpt from the post-match report at the Bluenergy Stadium

A comment from the former coach, now a pundit

Abdelkabir Abqar addressed the controversial red card he received during Getafe’s clash with Atletico Madrid after grabbing Alexander Sorloth in a sensitive area while the ball was out of play. Following a VAR review, referee Ortiz Arias sent the defender off, leaving Getafe a man down in the match eventually won 1–0 by Atletico through a goal from Nahuel Molina.