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    Chelsea, Newcastle, Liverpool Handed Challenging Champions League Openers

    Chelsea, Newcastle United, Liverpool
    August 2025

    UEFA confirmed 2025-26 Champions League fixtures with Chelsea visiting Bayern Munich, Newcastle hosting Barcelona, and Liverpool facing Atletico Madrid. Arsenal and Real Madrid await marquee matches later in the group stage, setting up high-stakes clashes early in the competition. Chelsea will host Barcelona in November after their Bayern opener, Newcastle brace for Barcelona’s firepower at St James’ Park, while Liverpool’s path includes Atletico and Real Madrid. The draw ensures heavyweight matchups, testing Premier League sides’ depth and ambition from the outset.

    Liverpool Defender Giovanni Leoni Earns First Italy Call-Up

    Giovanni Leoni (Liverpool)
    August 2025

    Liverpool’s 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni received his first Italy call-up under Gennaro Gattuso, alongside Francesco Pio Esposito and Giovanni Fabbian. Italy face crucial qualifiers against Estonia and Israel as they bid to avoid missing a third consecutive World Cup.
    Leoni, signed from Parma earlier this summer, has yet to debut for Liverpool but impressed enough to earn selection. Gattuso, succeeding Luciano Spalletti, seeks to inject youth as Italy sit third in Group I, with little room for error.

    Ancelotti Omits Neymar and Vinícius from Brazil Squad

    Carlo Ancelotti (Brazil)
    August 2025

    Brazil will face Chile and Bolivia in World Cup qualifiers without Neymar, Vinícius Jr., or Rodrygo. Ancelotti named his 23-man squad but left out the star trio, sparking debate ahead of the Seleção’s matches in Rio and El Alto. Neymar continues recovering from a long-term injury, while Vinícius serves a suspension and Rodrygo was omitted to test alternative options. Brazil sit third in qualifying, level on points with Ecuador, and look to rotate their squad with qualification already assured.

    Ekitike Tipped for First France Call-Up After Liverpool Start

    Hugo Ekitike (Liverpool)
    August 2025

    Hugo Ekitike is being considered for a first France call-up after scoring on his Liverpool debut against Crystal Palace and again versus Bournemouth. Deschamps could select him for September’s qualifiers, potentially at the expense of Randal Kolo Muani, whose PSG future remains uncertain. Ekitike’s sharp impact since joining from Eintracht Frankfurt has impressed both Liverpool staff and Deschamps’ camp. With Kolo Muani unsettled amid Juventus interest, the French coach may reward Ekitike’s form by handing him an international debut in crucial World Cup qualifiers.

    Salah Makes History With Third PFA Players’ Player Award

    Mohamed Salah (Liverpool)
    August 2025

    Mohamed Salah secured the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award for 2024–25, becoming the only player to win it three times. His 29 goals and 18 assists were pivotal in Liverpool’s title-winning campaign, edging Fernandes, Isak, Rice, Palmer, and Mac Allister. Salah’s unmatched consistency and impact ensured he surpassed rival nominees. Fernandes shone despite United’s struggles, Isak ranked second in scoring, Rice drove Arsenal’s efforts, Palmer remained productive, and Mac Allister excelled in midfield. Yet Salah’s historic contribution stood above, earning him the recognition from fellow professionals.

    Russo Leads Lionesses in PFA WSL Team of the Year

    Alessia Russo (Arsenal)
    August 2025

    Alessia Russo earned her first-ever PFA WSL Team of the Year spot after a standout Arsenal season. She joined teammates Emily Fox, Mariona Caldentey and Kim Little, while Maya Le Tissier and Millie Bright were recognised for steering their clubs to European qualification and domestic dominance. Voted by fellow professionals, Russo’s recognition follows her Golden Boot-winning campaign. Millie Bright captained Chelsea to an unbeaten treble, while Maya Le Tissier led Manchester United back to Champions League football. Arsenal’s heavy representation highlighted their continued strength despite narrowly missing out on silverware.
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    Crystal Palace to Face Fredrikstad in Conference League Play-Offs

    Crystal Palace
    August 2025

    Crystal Palace will meet Norwegian side Fredrikstad in the Europa Conference League play-offs after being demoted from the Europa League. Palace were barred from the Europa League for breaching UEFA’s multi-club ownership rules, with their place handed to Nottingham Forest.

    Canada Aim for Historic World Cup Win on Home Soil in 2026

    Canada National Football Team (Canada)
    July 2025

    Led by stars like Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich), Jonathan David (Juventus), and Tajon Buchanan (Inter Milan), Canada boasts young and experienced talent across all lines. Goalkeepers Dayne St. Clair and Maxime Crepeau will battle for the No.1 spot.

    Rico Lewis Banned Three Matches, Misses Key Club World Cup Ties

    Rico Lewis (Manchester City)
    June 2025

    Rico Lewis’ red card suspension has been extended to three matches by FIFA, ruling him out of City’s final Club World Cup group game vs. Juventus and their last-16 tie.
    Lewis was sent off for a late challenge against Wydad AC. City appealed, but FIFA upheld the extended ban under Article 14(1)(e). Guardiola must now reshuffle, with no natural right-back available and Kyle Walker absent from the U.S. tour.

    Boca Duo Hit with Four-Match Ban; Benfica’s Belotti Suspended Two Games

    Ander Herrera, Nicolás Figal (Boca Juniors), Andrea Belotti (Benfica)
    June 2025

    Boca Juniors players Ander Herrera and Nicolás Figal have received four-match bans, while Benfica’s Andrea Belotti was suspended for two games following red cards in their Club World Cup group stage clash on Monday.
    FIFA cited breaches of Article 14 involving unsporting behavior, particularly toward a match official. Herrera’s aggressive touchline conduct, Figal’s late tackle, and Belotti’s foul on Costa led to their dismissals. Boca must reach the semifinals for Herrera or Figal to return.

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