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Aston Villa have already qualified for the knockout stages of the Europa League, but they still welcome RB Salzburg in their final league phase fixture tonight. The Villans have cruised into the last-16, and currenrlty sit joint-top of the standings, alongside Lyon. Having lost just one of their games in Europe this term, Unai Emery's side will be keen to keep their momentum sky high heading into the next stage of the competition.

Crystal Palace's 50m move for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen is in the balance after the Eagles communicated their intention to walk away from the deal. The two Premier League clubs had agreed a deal in principle for 25-year-old Strand Larsen to move to Selhurst Park. That was subject to Palace tabling a written formal offer for the Norway forward, which Wolves would have accepted.

Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka says United States President Donald Trump has managed to make us feel not only German, but also European. Goretzka, who plays club football for Bayern Munich, in an interview with Die Zeit newspaper published on Wednesday, spoke about the World Cup being hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico, and he suggested Germany and other European teams will be the favourites.

Coming back to Flamengo. A historic move. A milestone in the world football market, on par with Flamengo...Thank you to our sponsors, who invest in Flamengo, believe in the project and were part of the effort to make this return happen... and, above all, thank you to the Flamengo Nation, who push, believe and transform dreams into reality.

Newcastle United have experienced all manner of emotions at the Parc des Princes. It was here, just a couple of years ago, that Eddie Howe's side were denied a famous win against Paris St-Germain after the hosts were awarded a controversial penalty in stoppage time. That 1-1 draw left a bitter taste, as a result, but there was a very different feeling in the away dressing room on Wednesday night following the same result.

We feel great pride and satisfaction, because despite missing more than half the squad, we played, if not on the same level, then even better than Chelsea, and deserved a lot more.

EXCLUSIVE: River Plate agree deal to sign Kendry Paez on loan from Chelsea, here we go! ???#CFC recall Kendry from Strasbourg loan with new talents coming, Paez travels to Buenos Aires for medical tests as ideal solution for his development. Season long loan agreed ?? pic.twitter.com/F7PuOz3Qzr Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 28, 2026 EXCLUSIVE: River Plate agree deal to sign Kendry Paez on loan from Chelsea, here we go! Romano posted. #CFC recall Kendry from Strasbourg loan with new talents coming, Paez travels to Buenos Aires for medical tests as ideal solution for his development. Season long loan agreed What next for Chelsea wonderkid Kendry Paez? Paez will no doubt be hoping to do a lot better with his next loan after a slightly underwhelming spell in Ligue 1.

No, it's not about getting the maximum. Believe it or not, that's the case with many footballers. They simply want to be paid fairly compared to their teammates. For me, the sporting aspect is what matters. I want to play for an ambitious club that has a plan, a club where my qualities are appreciated. Above all, I want to inspire my teammates and take the team to another level. Football is about winning; I've had that goal administered to me intravenously every day for the last eight years.

Alex Baena was denied the opener after VAR spotted he was offside when sweeping home, and Julian Alvarez saw a goal straight from a corner forced to be re-taken, with Sorloth meeting David Hancko's cross with an emphatic header between those incidents to have Atleti ahead. But Bodo were level when Fredrik Bjorkan found Sjovold down the right, and the full-back drilled his shot past Jan Oblak.

After a dire first half at Signal Iduna Park, Dimarco scored with a wonderful free-kick with 10 minutes remaining - a goal that momentarily put Inter into the top eight of the table. But, by the time Diouf netted a late second, Inter had already slipped to 10th, and they will now face either Bodo/Glimt or Benfica - whose goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin dramatically scored a 98th-minute goal in a 4-2 win over Real Madrid to keep them in the competition - in the play-offs.

"I've achieved nearly everything I dreamed of in this sport and gave all I had to give." "I'm ready to embrace the life that awaits me on the other side. I look forward to spending more time with my family and being a more present mom. This was not a decision made lightly, but was one made with immense gratitude for everything I've experienced as a professional soccer player."

After months of bungling US soccer finally has its money shot, and in more ways than one the numbers are going to be stratospheric. But then Rodman has always been an effortless creator of content: a true footballer for the TikTok generation. From the spectacular strikes to the famous Trin Spin, from the vivid streaks in her hair to the viral goal celebrations, Rodman's ability to convey the joy of the game in snackable morsels is the root of her appeal.

after a wild GW23 that saw Manchester United stun Arsenal, Manchester City bench both Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, Bournemouth shock Liverpool, and struggling West Ham hit three past Sunderland, the long-awaited fixture swings are here, writes Fantasy Premier League expert Blake Hurst. This is the turning point FPL managers have been anticipating: those with a solid transfer plan can jump ahead, while others panic as form and fixtures flip overnight.

Mental strength in football is probably the most important thing because across a season, there is always ups and downs - [especially] in the Championship," he told BBC Radio London. "If you are not able to deal with your emotions in the situation, that means you are not ready to play in this league. "You have to always be able to react, reset and show some character and use different experiences in order to be better the next time.