Jude Bellingham emerges as an injury doubt for England's visit to Dublin in September
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has emerged as an injury doubt for next month's Nations League opener against Republic of Ireland in Dublin.
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Five Things To Watch As F1 Returns For Dutch Grand Prix
After a month off for the summer break, Formula One is back as fans, drivers, and teams descend on the seaside resort of Zandvoort for Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix. With 10 races to go, the championship is finely poised with Max Verstappen looking nervously over his shoulder at the chasing pack and competitors lining up to dethrone his Red Bull team from the constructors' crown. AFP Sport takes a look at five talking points in the paddock ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix.
Man United icon David De Gea issues emotional response after nightmare debut following exit
Manchester United legend David de Gea has issued an emotional message after making his return to competitive action with Fiorentina on Thursday night.
Barcelona stance on Jadon Sancho transfer from Man United as personal terms 'agreed'
Jadon Sancho continues to attract interest as the transfer window enters its final week but he might not be heading to Barcelona after all.
'Zero Possibility': AC Milan CEO Shuts Down Rafael Leao To Barcelona Transfer Rumour
AC Milan CEO Giorgio Furlani said Thursday that Rafael Leao will not leave the Serie A club for Barcelona as rumours swirled about a possible move for the Portugal winger. Speaking to reporters while leaving Milan's Milanello training ground, Furlani said that there was "zero possibility" that Leao would quit the seven-time European champions. Asked whether Leao might put in a transfer request, Furlani added that he was "sure" that the 25-year-old would not.
Chelsea Win On Europe Return, Enzo Maresca Gets First Win
Chelsea secured their first victory under new coach Enzo Maresca with a 2-0 victory over Servette in their Conference League play-off round first leg on Thursday. The hosts struggled to break down their opponents in the first half at Stamford Bridge before Christopher Nkunku put them in front with a 50th-minute penalty, just his fourth goal for the club. Marc Guiu somehow contrived to miss an open goal a few minutes later, but Noni Madueke moved Chelsea closer to a group-stage place ahead of next week's second leg by firing home from Enzo Fernandez's pass. Tiemoko Ouattara almost pulled one back for Swiss side Servette late on when his deflected strike hit the crossbar.
Kylian Mbappe To Make Bernabeu Debut Against Ronaldo-Owned Real Valladolid
Kylian Mbappe's La Liga debut for Real Madrid did not go as planned as Los Blancos drew at Mallorca last weekend, with coach Carlo Ancelotti believing the Spanish champions lacked "balance". The French superstar striker will make his first home appearance for Los Blancos at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday against promoted side Real Valladolid, owned by former Madrid forward and Brazil great Ronaldo.
Who are the next generation of great coaches? Part 1: Europe
And with other marquee managers such as Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, and Carlo Ancelotti coming towards the close of their careers, who is hot on their heels to become known as a great European coach?