Kick Off: 13 players miss World Cup; Yamal breaks Messi’s 'unbeatable' record

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Top Headlines

13 players will miss the upcoming World Cup, including Simons, Militao

As the World Cup is rapidly approaching, multiple players have suffered serious injuries confirm that they will not head to the World Cup. 

Yamal makes history in La Liga with a record that even Messi couldn't break

Lamine Yamal continues to break the mold. The young Barcelona star is currently recovering from an injury to the biceps femoris muscle in his left leg, but even so, he continues to make history.

Match Report

Man Utd 2-1 Brentford: Bruno ties CR7 record as Red Devils clinch comeback win

Bruno Fernandes (70 goals, 70 assists) now has as many Premier League goal involvements for Manchester United (140) as Cristiano Ronaldo (103 goals, 37 assists) as MU solidifying their place in top 4.

These Things Happen

The most expensive squads but winless in a season: Real Madrid, Arsenal, and Chelsea are included

According to Transfermarkt's latest statistics, if they don't win a trophy by the end of the season, Real Madrid's squad in 2025/26 season will be the most expensive squad but winless in trophy across the history.

Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Xabi Alonso among contenders for Chelsea job

Stamford Bridge club to make contact with managers as they work to identify premanent replacement for Liam Rosenior.

OFFICIAL: Mbappe suffers injury from semitendinosus muscle

According to Real Madrid official medical update, Kylian Mbappe is suffering an semitendinosus muscle on his left leg. 

Real Madrid wants €60 Million for Gonzalo Garcia, Dortmund offer €30 Million

According to the latest report from AS, Real Madrid's quote for Gonzalo Garcia is as high as 60 million euros.

Grealish, Pep Guardiola's lost cause at Manchester City because of alcohol

Jack Grealish, Manchester City footballer on loan at Everton, dubbed the 'Party Boy' of English football, was caught sleeping and allegedly drunk on the rooftop of a trendy Manchester nightspot.

Xavi confesses what he really thought when Messi took the Ballon d'Or

Xavi Hernandez reviewed some of the past and present names of Barcelona. 

OFFICIAL: Tottenham Hotspur's Xavi Simons out with torn ACL, will be absent for the World Cup

On April 27th, Tottenham Hotspur officially released an injury announcement stating that Xavi Simons has a torn anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) in his right knee and will undergo surgery in the coming weeks.

Modric out due to fractured cheekbone, expected to wear mask at World Cup

According to Croatian media reports on April 27, Modric suffered a zygomatic bone fracture in two places after colliding with Locatelli in the match against Juventus, and his season with Milan has ended prematurely.

Slot's backroom staff under threat as Dutch giants eye key Liverpool coach

Arne Slot’s backroom team could be set for another shake-up this summer with his former club Feyenoord plotting a move to hire his assistant coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst.

The 'unnatural' drink banned and Cristiano Ronaldo's diet to be 11 years younger

Cristiano Ronaldo's former personal chef has revealed the drink "that goes against nature" that the current Al-Nassr footballer has banned from his diet, while also revealing the secrets of the Portuguese player's muscular physique at 41 years of age and being biologically 11 years younger.

Liverpool Prepare €60m Move for Abde Ezzalzouli as Salah Succession Plan Takes Shape

Liverpool FC are reportedly prepared to trigger the €60 million (£51.9m) release clause of Abde Ezzalzouli, as the club begins planning for a potential post-Mohamed Salah attacking rebuild.

Nuno Mendes, Dominik Szoboszlai, Harry Kane and Nico O'Reilly among players showing versatility is football's new superpower as game evolves

Luis Enrique sprang some tactical surprises during Paris Saint-Germain's meeting with Nice last month.

Flick sends message to Lamine Yamal: 'Learn from this' ahead of World Cup journey

Hansi Flick appeared on Friday to analyse the current situation at Barcelona and the match against Getafe. 

Man Utd dressing room claim says it all as Michael Carrick decision encouraged

Michael Carrick has been hugely impressive as Manchester United interim head coach since Ruben Amorim was sacked.

What They Say

'I'm happy now I've left Man Utd - it was one of the best decisions of my life'

Antony opens up on life following his troubled spell at Manchester United

Carragher: Michael Carrick will be Man Utd boss after 'sensational results'

Michael Carrick will be Manchester United manager next season, according to Jamie Carragher.

Rummenigge: Kane will definitely stay at Bayern, will talk about contract extension post-season

Bayern's former chairman Rummenigge gave an interview to t-online, talking about Kane.

Fixtures of the Day

Champions League 

Paris Saint-Germain VS Bayern Munich 2026/04/28 19:00 UTC

Saudi PL

Al Hilal VS Damac 2026/04/28 18:00 UTC

EFL Championship

Southampton VS Ipswich Town 2026/04/28 18:45 UTC