Napoli's McTominay to miss Arsenal clash after successful heart procedure

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has had a successful procedure to correct a heart arrhythmia and is expected to return to training in about two weeks, the Italian club said on Tuesday.

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Liverpool's Mac Allister 'very sad' not to receive new contract offer

Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister expressed sadness on Tuesday after not receiving a new contract offer, saying he had considered his transfer options as he spoke ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

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Amrabat quits Morocco ahead of Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

Midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has made himself unavailable for Morocco ahead of the start of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers this month, saying he will not play under current coach Mohamed Ouahbi but has not retired from international football.

SOCCER-SPAIN-BAR-LAMINE:Soccer-Proud Barca vice-captain Lamine says Champions League is his main target

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Kane, Haaland, Messi on Ballon d'Or shortlist, Vozinha gets Yashin nomination

Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Lionel Messi have all made the 30-man shortlist for the 2026 Men's Ballon d'Or, while Cape Verde's World Cup hero Vozinha has been nominated for the Yashin award, organisers France Football announced on Tuesday.

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Messi nears deal to acquire Spanish second-tier club Eldense

Lionel Messi is close to completing a deal to buy Spanish second-tier club CD Eldense, adding to his growing portfolio of football ownership interests, according to multiple reports in Spain.

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Real punish Inter errors, Haaland double lifts Man City

Real Madrid punished two costly Inter Milan mistakes to win their Champions League opener 2-1 on Tuesday, with Kylian Mbappe and Federico Valverde scoring and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois keeping the visitors at bay at the Santiago Bernabeu.