Carioca 1. Div. Taca Rio Overview

Benjamin Sesko has taken to social media to address his latest injury frustration after the Manchester United striker was forced to pull out of Slovenia duty. The 23-year-old forward will remain in England during the break as he attempts to resolve a recurring shin problem that has plagued his debut season at Old Trafford.

Newly-appointed Netherlands head coach Xavi has revealed that he is maintaining close contact with Manchester United and Matthijs de Ligt as the defender steps up his recovery. The center-back is nearing a competitive return after a grueling period on the sidelines that saw him miss out on 2026 World Cup.

Josh King’s star continues to rise at Fulham, but will the teenage wonderkid go on to be as good as fellow creative influences Cole Palmer, Morgan Rogers and Morgan Gibbs-White? That trio all have senior England caps to their name, with King eager to tread a similar path. Former Cottagers midfielder Ray Houghton has told GOAL why a future transfer may help to unlock full potential.

Bosnia and Herzegovina manager Sergej Barbarez has expressed his frustration with Newcastle United following a significant injury setback for defender Amar Dedic. The full-back is now set for a sustained period on the sidelines after aggravating a pre-existing hamstring problem during recent domestic action for the Magpies.