Kick Off: Giroud included SerieA XI of the week as GK; Saka ruled out of England

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OFFICIAL: Giroud is included in Serie A's best XI of the week as KEEPER 😱

OFFICIAL: Giroud is included in the Serie A's best XI of the week as goalkeeper

OFFICIAL: Arsenal striker Saka ruled out of England games through injury

Bukayo Saka has been ruled out of England's double-header with Australia and Italy after being assessed by medical staff at St George's Park.

Invincibles? The 7 teams still unbeaten in Europe’s major leagues so far

Recent years have seen clubs like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Liverpool and Bayern Munich reach colossal record-breaking points tallies, but managing an invincible season is a unique achievement that's proven beyond them.

Arsenal (2003-04) and Juventus (2011-12) are the only clubs in Europe's major leagues this century to have registered historic unbeaten campaigns.

REVEALED: Behind the mass confrontation from a handshake in Arsenal vs Man City

An apparent handshake snub involving Kyle Walker and a former Manchester City coach sparked the dramatic tunnel bust-up which followed Arsenal's late win at the Emirates on Sunday.

100% save! Milan have included Giroud in the goalkeepers list on the website

AC Milan have included Olivier Giroud in the goalkeepers list on their website after yesterday night’s save.

From €8m per year to €20k a month! Paul Pogba wage cut kicks in at Juventus

Paul Pogba has received confirmation from Juventus that, in the wake of a failed drugs test, his salary is to be cut to just €2000 a month.

Chelsea’s Axel Disasi withdraws from France squad, Castello Lukeba called up as replacement

Saber Desfarges and RMC Sport have revealed that Axel Disasi (25), who was called up as a replacement for the injured Dayot Upamecano earlier on Monday, has withdrawn from the France squad.

OFFICIAL: Lamine Yamal is joining Spanish national team despite left hip injury

OFFICIAL: Lamine Yamal is joining Spanish national team despite his left hip flexor injury

Joao Felix joins in Barcelona outrage over disallowed goal

Joao Felix said at the start of the summer that he wanted to be a Barcelona player, and he’s now proving that both on and off the pitch.

Joao Felix liked a post on his controversial disallowed last-gasp goal

Joao Felix liked a post on his controversial disallowed last-gasp goal on his X account

8 outfielders who had to stand in goals: Giroud, Walker, Kane, Terry, and more

Watching an outfielder play as a goalkeeper is one of football's most puerile joys – and Chelsea, Manchester City, & Tottenham players have all taken the hit for our personal enjoyment.

OFFICIAL: Saudi has submitted Letter of Intent for hosting the 2034 World Cup

It’s official! Saudi Arabia has submitted Letter of Intent to FIFA for hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup.

Real Madrid star losing prominence with Ancelotti despite international call-up

There was hope that, when he was re-signed from Rayo Vallecano in the summer, Fran Garcia would be able to establish himself on the Real Madrid first team.

Former Premier League champion with Blues announces retirement at the age of 36

A former Premier League striker has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36, after finishing his career with Ligue 1 Brest last season.

Friendship First: De Zerbi ensured Mac Allister got applause from Brighton fans

Friendship First, De Zerbi made sure Mac Allister got his applause from Brighton fans

Report uses Real Madrid to stress lack of consistency on Barca’s disallowed goal

Barcelona’s 2-2 draw with Granada on Sunday felt like two points dropped for the Catalans, even despite being 2-0 down at one point. The result saw them drop three points behind leaders Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.

David Beckham could make stunning Man United return if Jassim completes takeover

David Beckham is reportedly in line for an ambassadorial role at Manchester United, should Sheikh Jassim of Qatar successfully complete the club's takeover.

Barca expected to have key trio of players back in contention before El Clasico

Barcelona have had several key players suffer significant injuries so far this season. Ronald Araujo, Pedri, Frenkie de Jong, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski have all been struck down with various issues, which has affected the reigning La Liga champions over the last few weeks.

Second Barcelona player forced to pull out of national team duty due to injury

Barcelona suffered a disappointing draw against Granada on Sunday night, a result that extend the gap between Real Madrid and themselves at the top of the La Liga table to three points. to make matters worse, the Catalans ended the match will two injury concerns.

What they say

Neville: Man United will NOT finish in the top 5 this season

Gary Neville suggested that Manchester United will not finish in the Premier League's top five places, after their sluggish start to the 2023-24 campaign.

Manchester United have made a huge mistake with Onana, says Chris Sutton

Chris Sutton believes Manchester United have blundered by signing goalkeeper Andre Onana and would have been far better off sticking with David de Gea.