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"I was the shy one, he was the talkative one," Acton told BBC Sport. "We just connected," Dodd added. "We finished junior school and then went to the same senior school, so we literally spent the whole five years [and] school holidays in each other's pockets."

Macarthur has claimed just a pair of wins from any of their previous 12 appearances across all competitions, struggling to find fluidity this season.

A little, yes: that was a difficult time for me, but if I'm here now, it means everything worked out.

Bayern Munich has a strong historical record against VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Cup, having lost only once in ten meetings, showcasing their dominance in this prestigious fixture.

Bayern went straight onto the front foot, with Upamecano seeing an effort deflected behind and Díaz drawing a fine save from keeper Mark Flekken. Kane and Laimer saw efforts saved, but Munich took the lead when Musiala's cross found Kane, who smashed into the roof of the net.

Barcelona Femeni thrashed local rivals Espanyol 4-1 on Wednesday night to be crowned champions of Spain for the seventh straight season.

Iran's institutions are fully prepared for its national football team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The Ministry of Youth and Sports ensured all necessary arrangements for the team's effective participation in the tournament.

Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Alejandro Grimaldo has not agreed terms with any club yet, despite reports linking him to Besiktas. He remains open to summer moves if good proposals arise.