Kick Off: Barca update Araujo & Bellerin injury, Ramires announces to retire

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OFFICIAL: Barcelona confirm Araujo operated on successfully in Finland

Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo successfully underwent surgery on a thigh injury on Wednesday, the Catalan club confirmed.

OFFICIAL: Barcelona confirm Bellerin is OUT for 3-4 weeks

Barcelona's defensive problems continue to mount after Hector Bellerin was ruled out with a calf problem on Wednesday.

OFFICIAL: Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires RETIRES from football aged 35

Former Chelsea midfielder Ramires has retired from professional football.

These Things Happen

Messi or Ronaldo? 100+ past & present players decide on who had a better career

In a recent survey conducted by The Athletic (via Mirror) of 100 footballers (retired and playing), when asked to choose between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in terms of career success, a clear majority voted in favor of Ronaldo.

Maguire is set to MISS OUT on Manchester derby for injury sustained with England

Harry Maguire is set to step back into the shadows at Manchester United after a painful week in the spotlight playing for England.

Messi is almost barreled over by security before scoring sublime free kick

It usually takes multiple players to bring down Lionel Messi and it seems security guards are no different.

Mourinho's 2006 EPL medal he threw into crowd actually belonged to Robert Huth

Images of Jose Mourinho throwing his winners' medal into the crowd after guiding Chelsea to another Premier League title in 2006 have often circulated over the years.

"Yes, we negotiated with Ronaldo" - Club president confirms talks with Ronaldo

Al-Hilal president Fahad ben Nafel has revealed that his club held discussions with Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo over a potential move to the Saudi Pro League earlier this summer.

Real Madrid suffer huge blow as Modric suffers hip injury in international duty

According to Spanish journalist Jose Luis Sanchez, Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has picked up a muscular injury while on international duty with Croatia.

Manchester United have finally got their Toni Kroos eight years later

When Manchester United signed Christian Eriksen as a free agent in the summer, many thought he would be used as a bit-part player but six games into their season and he has been instrumental in the centre of the pitch.

What They Say

Portugal boss Santos responds to calls about dropping Ronaldo

Portugal manager Fernando Santos has suggested he will not drop Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo to the bench.

Benzema wins Pichichi Award: I look Vini & Rodrygo to future

Real Madrid striker Benzema won Marca's Pichichi Award (La Liga's top scorer), and he also won the Di Stefano Award (best player) and the MVP award from sponsors Hyundai.

Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro accuses Portugal fans of being forever ungrateful

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, has accused Portugal fans of being 'forever ungrateful' following criticism of her brother's performances, and has insisted that the Manchester United forward is still 'the best player in the world'.

"If they allow them, others will do the same" - PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi accuses Barcelona of breaking FFP regulations

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has accused Barcelona of breaking Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations this summer.

Ronaldo's mum names Man United superstar's son will play for the club next year

Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo's mother Dolores Aveiro has named Sporting CP as the club his son Cristianinho will play for, as per AS.

Jota explains why he asked Portugal manager Santos to sub him against Spain

Liverpool striker Diogo Jota reportedly asked Portugal coach Fernando Santos to sub him off in his team's clash against Spain in the UEFA Nations League on September 27.

In-Depth

2022 World Cup: Why Brazil, France, England and others could fail in Qatar

We take a look at what could prevent the favourites for the 2022 World Cup from winning it.

Scotland, Messi, Beckham, Maguire: winners and losers of the international break

It was an eventful international break, with many managers using the chance to look at their players for the final time before the World Cup kicks off in November.

5 players with most international goals since 2020

At the end of the day, football is about scoring goals and winning games and that's why most of the biggest stars in the history of the sport are forwards.

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