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Wales midfielder Ethan Ampadu admitted the squad were left frustrated after falling to a narrow 1-0 Nations League defeat against Portugal in Lisbon. Craig Bellamy's men battled determinedly throughout the contest but were undone by Joao Felix's deflected first-half strike, leaving the Leeds United star calling for higher standards going forward.

Federico Chiesa came incredibly close to leaving Liverpool for Inter during the summer transfer window, according to new reports. A potential return to Serie A ultimately collapsed due to a broken transfer domino effect involving Roma, leaving the frozen-out forward stranded on Merseyside.

Arsenal face an anxious wait after Kai Havertz was forced off with a suspected hamstring injury during Germany’s 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. The setback marred Jurgen Klopp’s first match in charge of the national team, which also saw Jamal Musiala withdraw before kick-off.

Former Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll has made a shocking revelation about his record-breaking transfer to Liverpool, admitting he desperately hoped to fail his medical. In his new autobiography, the English forward opens up on how he felt forced out of his boyhood club and the struggles he faced with his lifestyle after securing a massive pay rise at Anfield.