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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson ruled out until after international break

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been ruled out until after this month’s international break after injuring his hamstring in the Champions League defeat at Galatasaray. The Brazil international was replaced by Giorgi Mamardashvili in the 56th minute of the game in Istanbul — Liverpool’s second straight defeat after they started the season with seven successive wins in all competitions. Manager Arne Slot confirmed on Friday his number one goalkeeper would not be fit to face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge this weekend. “Alisson is not a part of the squad tomorrow and he’s not going to travel to Brazil as well for the national team,” he said. Slot said it was difficult to put a timescale on when the goalkeeper, 33, would return. “I would be surprised if he would be there in the first game after the international break, but from there on sometimes things can go a bit faster or a bit slower,” he added. “It’s difficult to say the amount of days and weeks, but for the upcoming games he will not be part of us or the Brazil team.” Slot said forward Hugo Ekitike, who also came off with an injury in the second half in Turkiye, would train on Friday and would be assessed. Liverpool remain top of the Premier League despite last week’s 2-1 defeat at Crystal Palace — two points clear of second-placed Arsenal.

Alex Pereira attempts to retake title from Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320

LAS VEGAS: Before Alex Pereira’s loss to Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 in March, it looked as if the Brazilian knockout artist had given in to the temptations that come with being the sport’s most marketable fighter. At times, it became a common joke among fans and fighters about how visible Pereira was during his camp. At UFC 320 on Saturday, Pereira will get what could very well be the final chance in his storied career to reclaim the light heavyweight title belt. Since Ankalaev (20-1-1, 1 no contest) beat Pereira (12-3-0) earlier this year, some visible bad blood has festered between the fighters in their interactions. With his reputation at risk and with a fighter who clearly irritates him holding the title he recently elevated to prominence, Pereira steps into the Saturday fight with a hunger that was missing in March.

Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr return to Brazil squad for South Korea, Japan friendlies

Real Madrid forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr have been called up to the Brazil squad for friendlies against South Korea and Japan this month, while Neymar misses out due to a thigh injury.

Clean sheets and bench strength boosting Arsenal, Arteta says

LONDON :Arsenal's beefed-up bench strength and habit of keeping clean sheets are putting the club in position for another good run in the Champions League, coach Mikel Arteta said on Wednesday after his team battled past Greek side Olympiacos.

Bukayo Saka settles Arsenal nerves in win over Olympiacos

Bukayo Saka eased some increasingly frayed Arsenal nerves with a late strike to secure a 2-0 Champions League win over Olympiacos.

Liverpool suffer Alisson Becker injury blow in defeat to Galatasaray

Arne Slot says Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker will miss Saturday’s Premier League match at Chelsea after going off injured in the Champions League loss away to Galatasaray.

Paixao shines as Marseille crush Ajax 4-0 in Champions League

MARSEILLE, France :Igor Paixao's early double and goals from Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang secured Olympique de Marseille a 4-0 win over Ajax Amsterdam at home in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Former Barca chief Bartomeu accused of disloyal administration

Bartomeu and other former club directors are accused of making unjustified payments between 2015 and 2019Prosecutors have accused Bartomeu of “disloyal administration” and of having “caused damage” to the clubBARCELONA: Former Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has been accused by Spanish prosecutors of disloyal administration, according to documents seen by AFP on Tuesday.Bartomeu and other former club directors are accused of making unjustified payments between 2015 and 2019.According to a court document seen by AFP, the prosecution has accused the former Barcelona president of “disloyal administration” and of having “caused damage” to the club by “failing to fulfil the duties of diligence and loyalty” implied by his role.The former Barca chief, in charge from 2014 to 2020, will have to explain alleged hidden commissions paid, most notably in the club’s signing of Brazil winger Malcom from Bordeaux in 2018 for over 40 million euros ($47 million).Other areas in which there are apparent irregularities include the legal case surrounding the club’s signing of Neymar, and the Espai Barca project to transform the Camp Nou stadium and surrounding area.Current Barcelona president Joan Laporta presented an in-depth report to prosecutors earlier this year, after hiring investigators to analyze how the club had been run in the years prior.Barcelona have been in a tough financial position over the past few years after heavy spending during Bartomeu’s reign, including buying Ousmane Dembele, Philippe Coutinho and Antoine Griezmann for a combined total cost of more than 400 million euros.A statement issued by Bartomeu’s lawyers said that although he may have “made mistakes” during his reign, there is not “the slightest

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson ruled out until after international break

Alex Pereira attempts to retake title from Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320

Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr return to Brazil squad for South Korea, Japan friendlies

Clean sheets and bench strength boosting Arsenal, Arteta says

Bukayo Saka settles Arsenal nerves in win over Olympiacos

Liverpool suffer Alisson Becker injury blow in defeat to Galatasaray

Paixao shines as Marseille crush Ajax 4-0 in Champions League

Former Barca chief Bartomeu accused of disloyal administration