Lyon midfielder Khalis Merah facing month out with ankle injury
The 19-year-old is expected to miss the Champions League third qualifying round first leg after sustaining a sprained ankle during a training collision.
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Como to complete €60m Paz deal despite expected FFP breach
Italian side Como are set to re-sign Nico Paz for €60m immediately after Real Madrid trigger their buy-back clause, even as the club faces likely UEFA Financial Fair Play sanctions.
RC Lens Sign Michaël Cuisance from Hertha BSC in €5m Deal
French midfielder Michaël Cuisance has joined RC Lens from Hertha BSC on a four-year contract. The €5m signing strengthens the Ligue 1 runners-up ahead of their Champions League return.
Como agree deal to sign Brazil left-back Kaiki from Cruzeiro
Serie A club Como have reached an agreement to sign Cruzeiro defender Kaiki Bruno. Conflicting reports suggest differing structures for the transfer fee.
Gianluca Mancini admits World Cup pain too raw to watch tournament
Gianluca Mancini has revealed he cannot watch the 2026 World Cup because the pain of Italy’s qualification failure remains too acute. The Roma centre-back featured in the play-off defeat to Bosnia.
David Raya: ‘Champions League Final Defeat Destroyed Me Inside’
Arsenal goalkeeper David Raya opens up about the emotional toll of losing the Champions League final on penalties and his intense battle to claim Spain’s number one shirt at the World Cup.
Scotland Captain Caroline Weir Joins OL Lyonnes in Hunt for Champions League Glory
Scotland midfielder Caroline Weir has signed a three-year contract with French giants OL Lyonnes after leaving Real Madrid, targeting European success with the eight-time champions.
Arsenal Target Bradley Barcola Could Quit PSG After Champions League Final Snub
Paris Saint-Germain may allow Bradley Barcola to leave this summer if the right offer arrives. Arsenal are monitoring the French winger after he was left out of the Champions League final.
Champions League Winner Divock Origi Retires From Football at 31
Belgian striker Divock Origi has officially ended his playing career at age 31, closing a decorated chapter that included Champions League glory with Liverpool and World Cup appearances for Belgium.
Divock Origi Retires at 31: Liverpool Cult Hero Closes Career After Glory Years
Belgian striker Divock Origi has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 31, closing a career defined by historic goals for Liverpool FC. The former Reds forward leaves the game having won the Champions League, Premier League and other major honours during his time at Anfield.