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The Gunners have been sweating over the fitness of Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Odegaard hasn't featured since the draw with Brentford last month, while Timber was forced off during the 2-0 victory against Everton last Saturday. Their absence is felt, but Mikel Arteta remains hopeful.

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England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained why he has left Trent Alexander-Arnold out of his England squad for upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and Japan. The Three Lions are ramping up preparations for the 2026 World Cup in the summer, and the Real Madrid star has once again been left out of the picture, raising serious doubts over his participation at the tournament.

Manchester United are finalising new deals for Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire. Under Michael Carrick’s leadership, the club is moving fast to reward key performers and solidify a squad currently sitting third in the Premier League. This resurgence marks a tactical shift, securing both a rising prodigy and a veteran leader for the long term.

At Bayer 04 Leverkusen, the last remaining members of the 2023/24 championship-winning squad are slowly but surely leaving the club.

Tottenham have been dealt a major injury blow as the club have confirmed that Guglielmo Vicario is set to undergo surgery on a hernia injury. The stopper will be available for this weekend's relegation six-pointer against Nottingham Forest but will then go under the knife, and is likely to miss at least two vital Premier League fixtures, within which he will likely be replaced by Antonin Kinsky.

The Neapolitan manager’s comments ahead of the match against Cagliari.

Following his public criticism, striker Robert Glatzel will miss Hamburger SV’s Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund for disciplinary reasons.

The former Cape Town City attacker has previously played under the Belgian coach when he featured for South Africa in September 2021 in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. But despite the good form he has been enjoying this season, the 27-year-old is being ignored as he comes in with versatility, offering back-up as a left attacking player or left-back.

Jamie Carragher claims we are in a "strange new world" where neutrals favour Man City over Arsenal for the Premier League title, as well as this weekend’s Carabao Cup final. He argues that Mikel Arteta’s pragmatic "win-at-all-costs" style, plus a polarising fanbase, has flipped the "anyone but City" sentiment into a resounding "anyone but Arsenal."

His adductor problem has flared up again, and the Portuguese player has had to pull out.

The World Cup has brought all sorts of political and logistical problems, but those involved in planning remain committed to putting on a show.

Arsenal defender Cristhian Mosquera has been called up to the Spain squad for the first time ahead of their international friendlies against Serbia and Egypt. Luis de la Fuente has also called Barcelona goalkeeper Joan Garcia into his squad ahead of his potential debut, as Spain ramp up preparations for the 2026 World Cup.

The center back is the latest dual national player thrust into an impossible choice, but it's one he must make, and likely make soon

The Italian goalkeeper has not been selected by Gattuso for the upcoming play-offs, and the reason is physical: he is due to undergo surgery.

Dietmar Hamann would have liked to see two more names in national team manager Julian Nagelsmann’s squad for the upcoming DFB internationals.

Some important statements have been made by the RedBird CEO and owner of AC Milan.

Milan’s transfer budget will be influenced by the funds generated from players on loan: nearly €100 million is at stake.

Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund has provided a significant update on Manuel Neuer’s future, clarifying that the club is imposing no deadline on the legendary goalkeeper. According to Freund, the 2014 World Cup winner will independently decide the appropriate moment to begin talks regarding a contract extension. Speaking on Friday, he said the captain will "approach us".

Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie has revealed that Raheem Sterling is feeling "increasingly fresh" as he adapts to life in the Netherlands, and has called on the former Chelsea and Arsenal star to step up with his mentoring responsibilities to the club's young players.

As the West Africans prepare to escalate the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, South Africa has promised legal support. Senegal are facing the daunting task of maintaining their status as African champions after their win against Morocco was annulled. The CAF decision to strip Teranga Lions of the trophy came two months after the final was played in Rabat.

After ending a four-match losing streak with victory over Durban City last weekend, the Soweto giants will be eager to follow up on that when they face Magesi FC at Moses Mabhida Stadium on Saturday. They know backing up that result is crucial as they look to reassert themselves in the closing stages of the season. Another win would significantly boost their hopes of finishing in the top three and securing rights to play continental football next term.

All the kick-off times for the upcoming Serie A fixtures.

The Liverpool striker hasn't played for Italy since Euro 2024; his call-up is a real asset for Gattuso.

Following the appeal lodged with the TARD by the Green Party, Milan’s development plans for the San Francesco area in San Donato have come to a standstill

The FIFA Council approved a new legislation that mandates that a woman head coach or a woman assistant coach must be on every team across all of FIFA's youth and senior women's football tournaments, national team competitions, and club competitions. This initiative and mandate are to increase the number of women coaches and fit into FIFA's long-term strategy to do so.