Soccer (FIFA)

Soccer (FIFA)

Eventually falling to a 3-0 loss at the hands of Le Mans, Laurent Guyot's side will be desperate to get their play-off charge back on track. Knowing that they can move within touching distance of the top-five here, the Reds have lost just one of their previous eight Ligue 2 appearances - a run that stems back to a 2-1 defeat against Reims on January 3rd.

KV Mechelen are seeking an immediate response here. Nevertheless, while Frederik Vanderbiest's side might have failed to make it three consecutive Pro League victories last time out, the Antwerp-based outfit should find the mood in their camp at a continued high. Sat in the driving seat to claim a top-six finish among Belgium's elite in 2026, the former Cercle Brugge boss has seen his potential European chasers receive plenty of plaudits this season.

Dublin have been set a clear target to insulate themselves from relegation for the second time in four years - beat Galway by at least four points in their final Division 1 game in Salthill next weekend.

Nathan Collins is having a good season. Captain of both Brentford and the Republic of Ireland, Collins is dreaming of Europe with his club and the World Cup with his country. Despite losing long-time manager Thomas Frank and strikers Bryan Mbeumo and Yoanne Wissa in the summer, Brentford go into the weekend seventh in the Premier League.

Newcastle don't want to put the player up for sale at the moment. Not even Woltemade wants to make a move now. If he were to do so now, it would give off the impression that he hasn't "made it" at Newcastle. He wants to prove that he's better and is good enough for Newcastle.

Finn Russell is one of the players of his generation and debates are already ongoing in Scotland as to whether the out-half is the greatest player his country has produced. What his CV lacks is silverware and, while he's making up for lost time on that front after winning a series with the Lions and with a Bath team that looks like it can compete for the Champions Cup this season, he has plenty of unfinished business with Scotland.

Mourinho was handed a one-match ban for his red card late in Sunday's 2-2 draw. He received it for leaving his technical area and kicking a ball toward Porto's substitutes' bench in celebration of a goal. Mourinho said he had tried to kick it into the stands.

Arriola, who made his first start in over a year after returning from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, scored on either side of half-time before Paul Rothrock made sure of the win.

The agent of Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé, recently had a meeting with Manchester City sporting director Hugo Viana, according to Diario Sport. The 28-year-old, who won the Ballon d'Or for his part in PSG's UEFA Champions League triumph last season, has a contract with the European champions that runs until 2028.

The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup, but I really don't believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety. Trump's ambiguous post, which came just two weeks after the U.S. and Israel launched a joint war against Iran, could be interpreted in numerous ways - including as genuine concern or as a direct warning to players.