Kick Off: Courtois injury in the leg; Turkey listed 1024 players in match-fixing

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OFFICIAL: Courtois has injury in the right leg; return time to be assessed

Official reports confirm that Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has sustained an injury to his right long adductor muscle. He is expected to miss international duty in November.

Turkey has announced the list of 1,024 players involved in illegal betting

The Turkish Football Federation announced new developments in the ongoing investigation into the match-fixing case in the Turkish professional league.

These Things Happen

FSA2025 Best Candidates: Rice, Caicedo, Haaland, and Gravenberch included

Last week, the Football Supporters' Association (FSA) in England announced the shortlist for the 2025 Player of the Year, which includes Semenyo, Mateta, Rice, Caicedo, Haaland, and Gravenberch.

Reported: The contract renewal for Vinicius is failed, RMCF set fee of €150m

According to the latest report, Real Madrid is willing to sell him next summer with an initial transfer fee of 150 million euros.

Reported: Chelsea eyeing Roque, Man Utd interested too

According to the latest report from Swiss Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Chelsea are making efforts to sign Vitor Roque, with Manchester United also showing interest in the player.

Reported: Chelsea initiate transfer talks with RM regarding Rodrygo this winter

According to journalist Indykaila, Chelsea have initiated direct talks with Real Madrid regarding the transfer of Brazilian forward Rodrygo, with plans to push for the deal to be finalised either in January or during the summer transfer window.

Liverpool news: Rashford throws spanner in transfer plans as 'agreement reached'

Arne Slot has come under fire for how he has dealt with Liverpool's new recruits this season after the Reds parted with a whopping £446million in the summer

MLS Quarter-Finals Matchup: Inter Miami vs Cincinnati, Son meets Thomas Müller

With San Diego defeating Portland Timbers 2-1 in the aggregate score, all eight teams in the MLS playoffs have been determined.

The players with the most EPL hat-tricks: Aguero 1st, Haaland 4th

From Alan Shearer’s relentless precision to Erling Haaland’s record-breaking bursts, the Premier League has had it's fair share of hat-trick heroes.

Romano: MU may sign Gallagher in Jan, Atletico didn't want him go last summer

According to Romano, Manchester United may consider signing Gallagher in January, as Atletico Madrid didn't want to let him go during the summer transfer window.

Four Sesko replacements Man Utd could target after Amorim hints at January deal

Injury to Benjamin Sesko could leave Manchester United with a dilemma in the coming weeks.

Arsenal's next 3 matches are huge - Guardiola will now be in Mikel Arteta's head

It is genuinely staggering that anyone thought Manchester City would not be in the title race.

RM's management not sad about result, but team's lack of absorb of tactics

According to AS, just two weeks after the euphoria of defeating Barcelona in El Clásico, Xabi Alonso's Real Madrid have abruptly hit a slump.

What They Say

Visiting Camp Nou, Messi: Return to the place I miss, hope to come back one day

On November 10, Messi posted on social media, showing photos of his visit to Camp Nou.

Saha: MU can throw 100M at Wharton, but they need to be more cautious

Former Manchester United player and pundit Louis Saha has suggested that the club may allocate the bulk of their substantial transfer budget next summer towards securing Adam Walton.

Chiesa REFUSES call-up to Italy: Manager speaks out on talk and player's problem

Italy boss Gennaro Gattuso has revealed Federico Chiesa refused a call-up to his national team ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifiers.

Totti: My era was too good; VAR is nonsense

During an appearance on a podcast programme, Totti and Vieri discussed a number of topics.

'VVD walked off furious when I interviewed him after Haaland masterclass'

It was a night to forget for Virgil van Dijk on Sunday as Manchester City stormed to a 3-0 win over Liverpool, with Erling Haaland scoring the opening goal for the hosts

Reported: The Reds have lodged a complaint with PGMOL over VVD's disallowed goal

According to Liverpool correspondent Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail, Liverpool have lodged a formal complaint with the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) over Virgil van Dijk's disallowed goal.