Kick Off: FIFA may expell Iran from World Cup; Barca are trying to sign Rudiger

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OFFICIAL: 5 substitutions can be made in a single EPL game next season

The Premier League officially confirmed that five substitutions can be made in a single match next season. The summer window transfer opens on June 10th

These Things Happen

If Iran were expelled from the World Cup, Italy will be the replacement

According to Il Mattino and other Italian media, If Iran is excluded from the World Cup, Italy will be at the top of FIFA's selection list.

Greenwood still suspended despite fans spotting him listed in the squad online

Mason Greenwood remains unavailable for selection by Manchester United despite fans spotting his profile still being listed in the squad section on the club's official website.

Barca want to do everything to sign Rudiger after 3-hour meeting with his agent

According to the latest news from Sky Sports Germany, Barca executives and Rudiger's agent met secretly for up to three hours

Greenwood is back in the Manchester United official list of players

Manchester United's official website has updated the squad list and Mason Greenwood has been reinstated.

Ibrahimovic may not able to score a single World Cup goal in his entire career

Sweden failed to qualify for the Qatar World Cup after losing 2-0 to Poland in the WCQ play-off final.

PSG still in contact with 24-year-old Barcelona star

Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele is reportedly still wanted by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The Frenchman's current contract with the Catalan club expires in the summer

Xavi and Puyol were at the Camp Nou for the women's national Derby

In the recent Barcelona women's football and Real Madrid women's Champions League match, Xavi and Puyol also came to the Camp Nou stadium to watch the match.

Yaya Toure texts Klopp after every win, doesn't have Guardiola's number

Manchester City legend Yaya Toure has revealed he texts Jurgen Klopp whenever Liverpool win - but does not have Pep Guardiola's number currently.

What they say

Carragher predicts who will finish in the fourth place of EPL

One-time UEFA Champions League winner Jamie Carragher believes Arsenal could pip Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur to a top-four finish this season.

Diaz: It's painful to be out; I will do everything I can to make it happen again

Colombia failed to qualify for the World Cup by one point in the preliminary round of the South American Zone

Allegri: I have signed Real Madrid last year, then I told Perez I'm not coming

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri admitted that he had already signed with Real Madrid last summer, but after Juve approached him, he "broke" the contract

Aguero hints at a return to football just over three months since retirement

Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero has not ruled out a return to football, despite being forced into retirement last year with heart problems.

Arsenal GK Aaron Ramsdale says Liverpool star Jota 'rinsed' him

Arsenal custodian Aaron Ramsdale believes Liverpool forward Diogo Jota "rinsed" him when their teams met.

Pique: I prefer visiting Espanyol than Real Madrid, whose fans are posher

Gerard Pique has played in many Clasicos and derbies in his career and he relishes those rivalry games against Real Madrid and Espanyol.

In Depth

Combined XI of star players who won't be at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is gradually getting nearer. The biggest football festival will kick off in November in Qatar

Fixtures

World Cup Group Stage Draw