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Round 8 of the Champions League has arrived and the powerhouse clubs are still fighting for transparency in a crowded league table. In Lisbon, Jose Mourinho’s Benfica welcomed Real Madrid for a meeting that was filled with personal history, European interests and a lack of margin for error for either team. Benfica sit 29th in the expanded 36-team standings, two points outside of the final qualifying spots. The team lost their first four games in a row, but after regaining hope with back-to-back wins against Ajax and Napoli, a heartbreaking loss at Juventus left their fate in the hands of…

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba may be looking for a new club again soon, amid suspicions Monaco are running out of patience with the Frenchman.This article contains affiliate links and we receive a commission from any sales we generate from them. learn morePaul Pogba has struggled to make an impact at Monaco since signing in the summer (Image: Getty Images)Paul Pogba could soon face further career disruption amid claims Monaco are considering whether the former Manchester United midfielder has a future at the club.Pogba, 32, was a free agent before joining the Ligue 1 side in the summer after…

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentine club River Plate plans to build a roof over the club. monumental stadium Expanding production capacity to over 100,000 people in preparation for 2030 world cupmaking it one of the largest soccer venues in the world.Construction began in April and will take three years to complete and cost more than $100 million, the club announced Wednesday.Opened in 1938, the 85,000-seater Monumental is located in Buenos Aires and is already the largest stadium in South America.The venue will host matches during the 2030 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by six countries from three continents…

Prince William has never hidden his passion for sport, and football in particular has a special place in his heart. Over the years, he has been spotted numerous times cheering on Aston Villa, a club he supports with true loyalty. But Prince William also understands that, as a member of the royal family, he can’t always cross certain lines, especially when football rivalries are involved.Britain’s Prince William and Prince George attend Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-GermainThat balance was on display during a recent walk when a woman approached the crown prince to talk…

Raheem Sterling has finally left Chelsea after being ousted at Stamford Bridge, but now he has a chance to prove he’s not done yetRaheem Sterling locked in at Chelsea (Image: Getty Images)Raheem Sterling deserves better recognition than his clumsy exit from Chelsea. Sterling had a glittering career, winning four Premier League titles with Manchester City and earning 82 caps for England. Brilliant talent.He has also been a strong voice on racism and is a leader in the dressing room and someone other players look up to and look up to.He must remember this as he leaves Stamford Bridge after three…

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) – Premier League title contenders Aston Villa will be without Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans for eight to 10 weeks, manager Unai Emery announced Wednesday.Tielemans, 28, was injured in Sunday’s 2-0 win against Newcastle at St James’ Park. With this win, third-placed Villa are now four points behind leaders Arsenal.Wednesday’s announcement comes amid other midfield injury concerns for Emery, with Boubacar Kamara expected to miss the rest of the season and captain John McGinn also currently sidelined.In view of these absences, Villa have signed Brazilian midfielder Douglas Ruiz from Juventus on a loan deal until the end of…

WATCH: Slott admits it will be ‘difficult’ to ‘muffle the noise’ after Liverpool misfireVideo credit: SNTVLiverpool interested in Yildiz as contract talks stallLiverpool and Real Madrid have emerged as the main suitors for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.The Turkish international has had an excellent first half of the season, scoring 16 goals so far, cementing his status as one of the most promising players in Serie A and across Europe, and a key part of the club’s project.The 20-year-old is under contract with Juventus until 2029, but contract negotiations between the two sides have stalled as…

FOr for many Mexicans, Gilberto Mora’s story on the Mexican national team has only just begun to be written. His talent was proven at the U-20 World Cup in Chile, where his performance ignited hopes across the country that the national team will go further than they have in the past 50 years at this 2026 World Cup.In Liga MX, Mora, defending the colors of Xolos de Tijuana, not only stood out, but also became the leader that many envisioned him to be. Although he is only a 17-year-old boy, fans dream of seeing him make the leap to one…

Jesse Lingard (33 years old) became a free agent after leaving South Korea’s FC Seoul in December and has been negotiating with various clubs in the January transfer window.Jesse Lingard becomes a free agent after leaving FC Seoul (Image: Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard is pondering his future after holding talks with Premier League and Serie A sides. The 33-year-old became a free agent after leaving FC Seoul in December and is preparing to return to European football.Lingard made a surprise move to the South Korean capital in February 2024 when he signed a two-year contract with…

LORRIAN, France (AP) – French Ligue 1 side Lorient announced Wednesday that Black Knight Football Club Group has become its sole shareholder.of black knight union The club, led by American businessman Bill Foley, who owns the NHL’s Vegas Golden Knights, acquired a minority ownership stake in Lorient in January 2023 as part of a multi-club ownership strategy.BKFC also owns Premier League side Bournemouth, Portugal’s Moreirense FC and New Zealand’s Auckland FC.Lorient said in an article: statement It said Wednesday’s move was based on a “strategic agreement aimed at strengthening the long-term development of FC Lorient in an increasingly competitive football…