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Sunderland's Habib Diarra ruled out until December after successful surgery

Sunderland will have to make do without Habib Diarra until December as the midfielder undergoes rehabilitation from surgery.

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Arne Slot admits 'difficult call' over Federico Chiesa's Liverpool Champions League snub

Federico Chiesa has been left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad, but the Italian winger has shown determination to fight for his place after Arne Slot explained the difficult decision.

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Ronald Araujo set for Champions League return as Barcelona eye Newcastle test

Barcelona are preparing for a crucial Champions League clash against Newcastle United on Thursday at St James' Park, and one of the biggest questions for Hansi Flick remains the centre-back partnership.

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Eduardo Camavinga back in action as Real Madrid midfield boost nears

Real Madrid have been handed a timely lift with Eduardo Camavinga stepping up his recovery and returning to training at Valdebebas.

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Erling Haaland laughs off freak bus door injury as Norway push for 2026 World Cup spot

Erling Haaland has played down a bizarre injury scare after being left needing stitches when a bus door hit him in the face during international duty with Norway.

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Leicester City manager explains why Abdul Fatawu was excused from Ghana squad

Leicester City manager Marti Cifuentes has moved to reassure supporters over the fitness of Abdul Fatawu Issahaku.