Paris Saint-Germain and former striker Kylian Mbappe faced off in Paris's labour court on Monday as the France captain filed a claim for 263 million euros in damages, escalating a legal dispute over his contract and treatment at the club.
Real Madrid have continued to take a deliberately cautious approach with Franco Mastantuono's recovery from pubalgia (a sports hernia/groin condition), with no firm timeline yet established for the 18-year-old's return to action.
Real Madrid were handed another unwelcome setback after Spain confirmed that Dean Huijsen had been released from their camp due to renewed muscle discomfort.
Real Madrid and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger has revealed he is in the final phase of his recovery after being sidelined with a thigh injury.
Thomas Tuchel made it clear that "behaviour is key" after Jude Bellingham reacted angrily to being substituted during England's 2-0 victory over Albania in Tirana.
Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate has dismissed claims that he has been presented with a fresh contract extension, amid ongoing interest from Real Madrid.