Kick Off: UEFA suspend Russia from Euro 2024, Di Maria receives 2-game ban

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OFFICIAL: UEFA suspends Russian national team from the Euro 2024 draw

OFFICIAL: The Russian side will NOT be involved in the Euro 2024 Qualifying draw in Frankfurt on October 9th.

OFFICIAL: Di Maria won't be available when Juve vs Milan as a two-match ban

Angel Di Maria has received a two-match ban for violent conduct, so will not be available when Juventus take on Milan, while Roma coach Jose Mourinho is suspended against his old club Inter.

What They Say

Bruno responds to claims his form dips when Ronaldo is in Man United team

Manchester United ace Bruno Fernandes has played down suggestions that his drop off in form last season was caused by playing alongside Cristiano Ronaldo.

'He rested me, then dropped me... I was dumbfounded': Pulisic on bad blood with Thomas Tuchel

Chelsea star Christian Pulisic has shed light on his troubled relationship with Thomas Tuchel which seemingly began in the lead up to the club's Champions League triumph in 2020-21.

Rudiger makes transfer revelation and names his 'untouchable' Real Madrid legend

Antonio Rudiger says he would not have left Chelsea for any other club than Real Madrid this summer – and the German star has opened up on the conflicting emotions he felt during the Champions League quarter-final meeting between the two sides last season.

Jesus: "I could improve a little more" after being snubbed from Brazil squad

Gabriel Jesus has refused to blame anyone but himself after being left out of Brazil's squad for their two friendlies this month.

Sergio Ramos particularly disappointed with Spain snub from Luis Enrique

Spain are preparing for their Nations League fixtures this week with Switzerland and Portugal, but the main topic surrounding the national team remains the names that Luis Enrique has decided to leave out rather than those he has taken.

Braithwaite tells Barca to 'think about people's mental health' after his exit

Martin Braithwaite has hit out at Barcelona for the way he was treated at the club before his departure earlier this month.

These Things Happen

Man Utd overpaid on transfers by £210m - more than any other club in Europe

MANCHESTER UNITED are the biggest overspenders on transfer fees in the last decade.

Stats show Mbappe has provided NO assists for Messi or Neymar this season

Fans have ripped into Kylian Mbappe after it was revealed that he is yet to provide an assist for Paris Saint-Germain team-mates Lionel Messi and Neymar this season.

Barcelona and Real Madrid closely scouting teenage wonderkid from Brazil

Barcelona are continuing to monitor the Brazilian market to get their hands on the next best talent coming through the South American nation.

Ronaldo named most INFLUENTIAL player on IG at World Cup, with 481m followers

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the most powerful footballer on Instagram who will feature at this year's World Cup.

Footage has emerged showcasing Chelsea stars’ luxurious cars as they leave

A video of Chelsea players leaving training has emerged and it showed just how luxurious some of the cars were. 

In-Depth

Football fun facts: Honours, records & stats you'd never expect to be true

Since it’s International break let’s take a look at some of The Most Random Football Facts.

The 10 highest-paid footballers in the world in 2022: Ronaldo 2nd, Messi 3rd…

Professional football is a lucrative business in 2022 and the 10 highest-paid players on the planet – who play for clubs like Manchester United, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool – are raking in huge sums both in wages and sponsorship deals.

4 young footballers who see Cristiano Ronaldo as their idol

Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is a household name in the world of football. The legendary forward is regarded as one of the greatest players to have graced the beautiful game.