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Real Madrid's Portuguese coach Jose Mourinho reacts during the UEFA Champions League match against AS Roma at the Olympic Stadium in Rome on Wednesday.

Mourinho blasts 'shameless' timing of Vinicius ban decision

Jose Mourinho has criticized Spanish football authorities over the timing of Vinicius Junior's four-match ban, which was announced just hours before Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Roma.

Atletico Madrid's Argentine coach Diego Simeone shouts instructions to his players.

Atletico consistency highlights Man United instability since Ferguson

As Manchester United face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, the contrast between Diego Simeone's enduring stability and United's constant managerial upheaval since Sir Alex Ferguson is brought into sharp focus.

Chelsea's English midfielder Jordan Henderson celebrates with teammates after scoring their fifth goal during the English Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge in London on October 10, 2026.

Alonso hails Henderson 'beauties' as Chelsea star rolls back the years

Jordan Henderson starred with two goals and an assist as Chelsea stormed to a 5-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth, earning high praise from manager Xabi Alonso.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended as the Portuguese football federation announced Saturday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old following his decision to walk out on the national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

The Portuguese Football Federation has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo after launching urgent disciplinary proceedings following his decision to walk out on the national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo has opened the door for a possible Portugal return, after apologising for his walkout

Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has issued an apology for walking out on the Portugal squad during their Nations League campaign, while accusing manager Jorge Jesus of repeatedly breaking his word regarding playing time.

England's Harry Kane is challenged by Croatia's Mateo Kovacic during the UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 3 match at the Stadion HNK Rijeka stadium in Rijeka, Croatia, on October 3, 2026.

Kane and Bellingham driving England forward after World Cup pain

Harry Kane is set to equal Peter Shilton's England appearance record with his 125th cap against the Czech Republic, propelled by an increasingly potent partnership with Jude Bellingham.

Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Nations League league phase group A4 football match against Wales at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on September 24, 2026.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has dramatically walked out of the national team's training camp in Denmark after head coach Jorge Jesus revealed the veteran forward would be dropped for their upcoming match.