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Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmatí is set for a spell on the sidelines after breaking a bone in her leg ahead of Tuesday’s UEFA Nations League final second leg against Germany in Madrid.The Spanish Football Federation [RFEF] confirmed on Sunday that the three-time Ballon d’Or winner “fractured her fibula” in training this weekend.Bonmatí, 27, will now return to her club Barcelona for further tests which will determine how long she will be sidelined.A source told ESPN that if no surgery is required, she could be back within two months, but if an operation is needed, it may be longer.Aitana Bonmati is…
Nov 30, 2025, 03:42 PM ETWest Ham’s Lucas Paquetá has said his red card against Liverpool was a reflection of the “ridiculous” two years he’s “had to endure,” accusing the Football Association of a lack of support in an extraordinary outburst.Paquetá was cleared of four spot-fixing charges by the FA earlier this year following a lengthy investigation, after he was alleged to have deliberately received four yellow cards in Premier League matches between November 2022 and August 2023.On Sunday, Paquetá was shown two yellow cards for dissent in quick succession by referee Darren England during his side’s 2-0 defeat.Former West…
Jamie Carragher says Florian Wirtz should operate in the same position Kevin De Bruyne occupied at Manchester City if he is to be at his best for Liverpool.The Sky Sports pundit described Wirtz’s performance against West Ham on Super Sunday as one of his best in the Premier League since his big money move to the Reds this summer. The Germany international lined up on Liverpool’s left-hand side – where he played for Bayer Leverkusen – rather than in a more central role across the Reds attacking midfield. Carragher compared Wirtz’s potential impact to that of Premier League great De…
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s beloved Princess Aiko is often cheered like a pop star. During a visit to Nagasaki with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, the sound of her name being screamed by well-wishers along the roads overwhelmed the cheers for her parents.As she turns 24 on Monday, her supporters want to change Japan’s male-only succession law, which prohibits Aiko, the emperor’s only child, from becoming monarch. Along with frustration that the discussion on succession rules has stalled, there’s a sense of urgency. Japan’s shrinking monarchy is on the brink of extinction. Naruhito’s teenage nephew is the only eligible heir…
From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors. Police officers and fans of Brazil’s Flamengo clash at a homecoming parade for the team after it won the Copa Libertadores soccer tournament, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) Police officers and fans of Brazil’s Flamengo clash at a homecoming parade for the team after it won the Copa Libertadores soccer tournament, in Rio de Janeiro, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Bruna Prado) Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your…
Moises Caicedo was impacted by comparisons with Arsenal’s Declan Rice ahead of his red card against the Gunners, says Jamie Carragher.Caicedo was shown the first red card of his Chelsea career in the Stamford Bridge showdown for a dangerous challenge on Mikel Merino during the 1-1 draw. Speaking on Super Sunday: Extra Time, Carragher said the noise around the game may have affected 24 year-old Caicedo, who appeared particularly energetic before his dismissal and was lucky not to receive an earlier booking for a shoulder charge on Jurrien Timber. “He was really pumped up, I think we saw that right…
Enzo Maresca has questioned the consistency of Premier League officiating after Moisés Caicedo was sent off in Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday.Caicedo was dismissed by referee Anthony Taylor after a VAR review for a late challenge on Mikel Merino seven minutes before half-time at Stamford Bridge.Despite being reduced to 10 men, Trevoh Chalobah opened the scoring on 48 minutes before Merino equalised just before the hour mark.Enzo Maresca has lamented what he sees as a lack of consistency from referees. Photo by Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty ImagesAlthough Maresca had no complaints with Caicedo’s sending off, the Blues boss believes…
Arsenal remain clear at the top. Chelsea captain Reece James said his side delivered a “statement”, but Mikel Arteta felt the Gunners “should have won”. Here’s why both sides can be broadly happy with Sunday’s 1-1 draw…A positive point for Arsenal – even if two dropped in circumstances Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Watch Mikel Merino head Arsenal level There will be frustration from Arsenal that they couldn’t capitalise on Moises Caicedo’s red card after 38 minutes, but the Gunners were far from their best at Stamford Bridge. Arsenal were without both first-choice centre-backs William…
Nov 30, 2025, 02:14 PM ETThomas Müller knows exactly what it is like to face Lionel Messi with a trophy at stake. And he knows what it takes to win in those moments, too.The 2025 MLS Cup final — Messi and Inter Miami vs. Müller and the Vancouver Whitecaps — is going to draw few comparisons from a personnel standpoint to the 2014 World Cup final and 2010 World Cup quarterfinal matches between Argentina and Germany.Editor’s Picks1 RelatedGermany, with Müller, won both times. Messi played in those matches for Argentina, as did Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano. They’ll all meet…
Nov 30, 2025, 02:09 PM ETLONDON — Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by 10-man Chelsea on Sunday, which cut their lead at the top of the Premier League to five points.A frenetic and feisty London derby began with four yellow cards in the opening 27 minutes before Moisés Caicedo was sent off on VAR review for a late tackle on Mikel Merino.The Gunners were without center backs William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhães for only the second time since August 2021, and in their absence, Arsenal fell behind from a set piece as Trevoh Chalobah glanced in Reece James’…