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Erling Haaland sparked injury fears after asking to come off during Norway's 2-1 Nations League defeat to Portugal, but Stale Solbakken insists the substitution was planned as Manchester City sweat on their star striker ahead of Sunday's trip to Liverpool.
Newcastle United have been handed a major injury boost ahead of Monday's trip to Coventry City, with Joelinton and Nico Gonzalez back in training. However, Matthias Jaissle has also been dealt two fresh blows after Lewis Miley and Ewen Jaouen withdrew from Under-21 duty.
The Telegraph reports Atlético Madrid and Juventus are showing interest in Arsenal winger Noni Madueke ahead of the January transfer window, with more Champions League clubs expected to join the race for the England international.
Lionel Messi wears the Argentina shirt for the final time on Tuesday night as the world champions host Benin at a sold-out Monumental in an emotional farewell after 207 caps and 125 goals.
Manchester City midfielder Sam Coffey has withdrawn from the USWNT squad for October's friendlies against world champions Spain after picking up an injury in City's 4-2 WSL win over Arsenal. Gotham FC's Jaelin Howell replaces her.
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year Argentina career in fairytale fashion on Tuesday night, scoring one and setting up two more in a 3-0 friendly win over Benin at the Estadio Monumental — a 71st-minute penalty sealing his 126th international goal.
Manchester United face an anxious wait before Saturday's clash with Tottenham as nine first-team players, including Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko, face late fitness assessments at Old Trafford.
Barcelona have tied down Raphinha until 2030 after the Brazilian winger signed a new long-term contract, Fabrizio Romano has reported.
Cavan Sullivan became the youngest goalscorer in USMNT history at 17 years and five days, chipping Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel in a 3-0 friendly win in Glendale.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has told Cristiano Ronaldo he can return to the national team "if he wants" after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad following a benching dispute that has rocked the Nations League campaign.
JJ Gabriel has snubbed Chelsea's interest and told Manchester United he wants to leave, with Real Madrid reportedly leading a European scramble for the 15-year-old wonderkid who turns 16 today.
Kylian Mbappé has posted an Instagram video of himself cycling while recovering from a knee injury — weeks after José Mourinho warned his players that bike riding puts their careers at risk. His Villarreal return is now in serious doubt.