Kick Off: Man Utd continue to trust Ten Hag, Militão suffers muscle injury

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Tuchel not approached by Man Utd as Ten Hag expects to remain in charge

Manchester United have not made an approach to Thomas Tuchel with Erik ten Hag on a brief holiday while the club's executive committee meet in London to discuss next steps.

Real Madrid OFFICIAL: Militão has been diagnosed with a muscle injury

Real Madrid officially announced the Medical Report on their CB Militão. He has been diagnosed with a muscle injury on his left leg.

Man City considering January move for La Liga superstar with €60m asking price

Rodri Hernandez’s serious knee injury has rocked Manchester City, and they will now be without his services for the remainder of this season. Since confirmation of the blow, the reigning Premier League champions have been strong linked with signing a replacement in January, and on their hitlist is one of La Liga’s best defensive midfielders.

Mr. Finale! Iniesta had won MVP of WC final, Euro final and UCL final

40-year-old Spanish superstar Iniesta has confirmed his retirement in today's public meeting. He has created many famous scenes in his career. He has been elected as the MVP of the finals in the World Cup, European Cup and Champions League.

These Things Happen

Bayern Munich match Kane’s wages to keep Jamal Musiala away from Real Madrid

Bayern Munich are prepared to make a major play to keep star Jamal Musiala beyond 2025 amid growing interest from Real Madrid.

Sergio Aguero sues Barcelona over unpaid wages

Sergio Aguero surprised many with his decision to swap Manchester City for Barcelona in the summer of 2021, and as it turned out, his career would ultimately end soon after he headed to Catalonia. A heart problem, which was deserted only a few months after he arrived at the Spotify Camp Nou, caused him to prematurely retire from football.

Real Madrid’s simple message to Barcelona legend Iniesta

He turned 40 earlier this year and now says goodbye to an incredible career in The Beautiful Game.

FA release statement on Nicolas Jackson after he appeared to try and slap rival

Nicolas Jackson will avoid retrospective punishment from the FA for shoving Morato in the face on Sunday, but Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged for their mass melee in Sunday’s fiery draw.

Former Barcelona striker Depay at risk of having Corinthians contract terminated

During the summer, Memphis Depay agreed to terminate his Atletico Madrid contract one year early. This freed him up to join any club he desired, but despite reported interest from clubs in Europe, he ended up signing of Brazilian side Corinthians last month.

The Messi effect as MLS breaks another record

For the first time ever in the history of Major League Soccer, more than 11 million fans have attended games during the 2024 regular-season.

What They Say

'I faced CR7 & LM10 as defender, but it was someone else who gave me nightmares'

Leonardo Bonucci has chosen a bizarre name when asked about the toughest player he's faced - and it isn’t Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi.

'I approached Messi after our match – he swore when I brought one club up'

Lionel Messi reportedly branded his spell at Paris Saint-Germain as 's***', according to a former Ligue 1 opponent.

PGMOL chief Howard Webb believes VAR should have overturned Bruno' red card

PGMOL chief Howard Webb believes VAR should have overturned Bruno Fernandes' red card for Manchester United against Tottenham due to the player slipping before contact was made.