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Early planning is underway, and Harry Kane and Erling Haaland have been mentioned, with Dusan Vlahovic also being considered a potential free agent. Now, Julian Alvarez and Serhou Guirassy are being linked.

The Italian international agreed a five-year deal with The Magpies when he signed from AC Milan, which was due to expire in 2028. Tonali was caught up in a gambling scandal and picked up a betting ban, which was a major blow for the side.0

Manuela Nicolosi, 45, has officiated more than 200 professional matches across men's and women's football during her career - including as an assistant for the 2019 Super Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool.

ENZO FERNANDEZ was sent a flirty message by Wanda Nara, claim reports in Argentina. Mauro Icardi's ex-wife Wanda, 38, hosts Celebrity MasterChef in her homeland. Awkwardly, Fernandez's long-term girlfriend Valentina Cervantes is currently a contestant on the show.

Real Madrid currently sit second in their group with 6 points, showcasing an outstanding run of form. In their last 10 matches across all competitions, they have won 9 and lost just 1, boasting a 90% win rate. Their attack has been in top gear, highlighted by a 1–0 away victory over Getafe, a 3–1 home win against Villarreal, and a commanding 5–0 away triumph over Tukurate.

In terms of squad, Monaco are severely impacted by injuries. Key absentees include Romain Camara (ankle), Jirásek Hrádecký (knee), Pogba (thigh), Vanderson, Mavisa Elébi (hamstring), and Zakaria (adductor), putting heavy strain on their defensive and midfield rotation and reducing overall team strength.

In terms of lineup, key players include goalkeeper Kevin Santos, defenders Ndicka, Koch, and Tuta, with midfielders Ritsu Dōan and Larsson providing creativity. Up front, Fares Chaïbi and Jonathan Burkardt lead the line. However, injuries to Jesper Nkam, Elias Baum (hamstring), and Nnamdi Collins weaken the team’s defensive depth and rotation options.

Sporting CP’s recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 matches. They drew their last two games against Ferreira and Braga, and suffered an away defeat to Napoli in the Champions League. However, their domestic form remains solid, including big wins over Moreirense and Arouca, showing impressive attacking strength.

The London giants, after a couple of unsuccessful years, have made significant progress under Maresca. Not only did they climb to fourth place in the Premier League, but they also won both the Conference League and, in the summer, the Club World Cup. However, they have faced several losses recently, including a 1-3 defeat to Bayern in the Champions League. Against Benfica, an own goal helped them secure a win over the visitors from Lisbon.

The Spanish giants end 2025 without any trophies—a disaster for such an ambitious project. This cost Ancelotti his job, though he quickly found an opportunity with the Brazil national team. Yet Xabi Alonso has already suffered a setback at the Club World Cup. And even in the new season, there was a 2-5 defeat to Atletico. However, in the Champions League so far, Real Madrid have managed only wins: 2-1 against Marseille and 5-0 against Kairat.

The Munich giant, following a trophyless 2023/2024 season under Kompany, confidently reclaimed the "silver salad bowl." This campaign started with a new trophy—the Super Cup—and the team has continued to "rack up" wins, including in the Champions League, where they beat Chelsea (3-1 at home) and Pafos (5-1 in Cyprus).

The young forward was ejected during a game against the Portland Trail Blazers after a confrontation with a referee while driving to the basket, playing only 18 minutes before being sent off. He angrily approached the referee after attempting a layup following clear contact to his leg.