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Marseille announced overnight that they have parted ways with manager Roberto De Zerbi ❌

The news comes after Sunday's heavy 5-0 loss at PSG and their recent elimination from the Champions League.

A Bola reports that Al-Nassr has imposed a media blackout, banning the coach and players from commenting on Cristiano Ronaldo’s protests. Ronaldo is unhappy with the club’s finances and weaker transfers compared to rivals Al-Hilal, who’ve invested far more despite both clubs being controlled by Saudi PIF. With no major trophies yet and Benzema joining Al-Hilal, there are fears Ronaldo could leave before his contract ends in 2027.

Ligue 1 knew exactly what they were doing. 🤝😭
We will see at the end of the match if the brest is really nice🤣🤣

Olivier Safari Kabene, President of the CAF Referees’ Committee, has addressed the growing controversy surrounding goalkeepers placing towels in or near their goals.
He explained that the directive is straightforward and has been clearly communicated to match officials. Under the Laws of the Game, the field of play must be free of any foreign objects that are not part of a player’s equipment. A towel does not qualify as player equipment—it is not a jersey, shorts, or gloves.
While CAF understands the practical reasons goalkeepers use towels, such items must be kept outside the goal area. They should be placed behind advertising boards or left with team staff.
Kabene noted that when a goalkeeper puts a towel inside the side netting or close to the goalpost, it can affect the match. It may distract opponents, block the referee’s view of the goal line, or even interfere with the ball in certain situations, he told Canal+ Sport Afrique.

🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Kalidou Koulibaly’s father has sadly passed away today. 😢🇸🇳

Sending our sincere condolences to him and his family. ❤️‍🩹🙏

🚨 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Sergio Ramos has signed 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 with a reference shareholder group to 𝐁𝐔𝐘 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐛𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 ❤️🤍👔

The club legend, who joined in 1996 returning in 2023, is now entering an exclusivity and due diligence phase to complete the takeover as Sevilla sit 11th in La Liga.

In three months, Ramos and the investment group can evaluate the financial situation — as Carrusel report.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐫. 😲💭

🇮🇹 She is Giuliana Vigile, a 23-year-old young woman who is training as a lineswoman (assistant referee) in the fifth division of Italian football.

Now it’s time to watch Serie D! ❣️

🚨𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋! Lionel Messi will START today. Football has finally returned!🤩✅

JUST IN: Bayern Munich are interested in Josh Acheampong and are considering whether to move for him this month!

Chelsea remain intent on keeping Acheampong ✅

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Chelsea have made a check on Douglas Luiz but have identified some other midfielders that have Premier League experience as they weigh up their options. N’Golo Kante is thought to be available on loan this month, while Ruben Neves has been linked with a return to England. (Matt_Law_DT)