… The Catalan side will be back in European action next week, heading to Turkey to tackle Galatasaray, before facing Real Betis in the league and Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League ahead of El Clasico at home to Real Madrid in Spain’s top flight. …
… Ethan Mbappé faced a mandatory ban for Lille’s visit to Arsenal on Oct. 13 and now also will miss hosting Galatasaray and an away game at Bodø/Glimt. …
… Ethan Mbappé faced a mandatory ban for Lille’s visit to Arsenal on Oct. 13 and now also will miss hosting Galatasaray and an away game at Bodø/Glimt. …
… The 20-year-old was wearing the number nine shirt usually associated with Osimhen and Ilenikhena’s blond hairstyle meant he even bore a visual resemblance to the Galatasaray striker. …
… Sarr was the subject of interest from Galatasaray last week. Sources have told BBC Sport that a bid has been made by Liverpool, but the Reds and Crystal Palace have denied this is the case. …
… BBC Sport was told last week that Turkish club, Galatasaray, plus Italian giants, Juventus and AC Milan, were considering whether to test United’s resolve to keep their captain. …
… BBC Sport was told last week that Turkish club Galatasaray, plus Italian giants Juventus and AC Milan, were considering whether to test United’s resolve to keep their captain. …
Arsenal and Leeds United meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday following the international break, with Arsenal seeking to recover from a 3-0 loss to Brighton while Leeds remain unbeaten in the Premier League after five matches.
Arsenal and Leeds United meet at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday following the international break, with Arsenal seeking to recover from a 3-0 loss to Brighton while Leeds remain unbeaten in the Premier League after five matches.
UEFA has suspended 19-year-old Ethan Mbappé for three Champions League games following his red card for striking Betis defender Natan with an elbow in Lille's opening loss to Real Betis. He will miss Lille's matches against Arsenal, Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt, becoming eligible to return on November 25 against Bayern Munich.
Ethan Mbappé will serve a three-game Champions League ban for his red card in Lille's opening loss to Real Betis, following a charge of assaulting defender Natan with an elbow. The 19-year-old will miss Lille's matches against Arsenal, Galatasaray, and Bodø/Glimt, and can return on November 25 against Bayern Munich.
Nigeria came from behind to defeat Madagascar 2-1 at home in their opening Group L match of AFCON 2027 qualifying. Debutant Moses Usor scored the winning goal, and Nigeria face Guinea-Bissau next on Tuesday.
Liverpool have made a bid for Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr after Brighton rejected offers of £50m and £60m for Yankuba Minteh. Palace are reluctant to sell Sarr, who scored 21 goals last season, and Liverpool are also exploring options including PSG winger Bradley Barcola as they seek two wide attacking signings before Tuesday's transfer deadline.
Manchester United intends to reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, with Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan reportedly considering bids. Senior sources at Old Trafford say Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year left and a previous release clause has expired.
Manchester United has signaled it will reject any offer for captain Bruno Fernandes before the transfer deadline, despite interest from Galatasaray, Juventus, and AC Milan. The club has made clear Fernandes is not for sale at any price, though his contract has one year remaining with an option for an additional season and his previous release clause has expired.
Arsenal have held talks with Galatasaray over selling squad members, with Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri among players they are inviting offers for. Martinelli, subject to a €45m verbal offer from Galatasaray, is reluctant to move to Turkey, while the 19-year-old Nwaneri has interest from AC Milan, Fulham, Red Bull Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund.
Roberto Mancini has been reappointed Italy manager a day after Andrea Pirlo withdrew from the running due to controversy over his ties to a Russian betting company, and Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director. Claudio Ranieri will replace Maldini in the role.
Turkey qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 24-year hiatus, ending their absence by eliminating Romania and Kosovo in playoff matches. Coach Vincenzo Montella has assembled what is considered their strongest squad ever, featuring young talents Arda Guler of Real Madrid and Kenan Yildiz of Juventus.
Galatasaray accused Turkish referees of having "evil inside" them during Sunday's 3-0 win over Fenerbahce, claiming two penalties were not awarded to their side. The accusation came days after the club suspended relations with the Turkish Football Federation.