Manchester City returns to the Premier League after the final international break of 2025 with an away match against Newcastle United. Pep Guardiola’s team enters the game encouraged by a convincing victory over Liverpool, while Eddie Howe’s side is looking to recover from a difficult start to the season affected by the departure of key striker Aleksander Isak.
Tottenham Hotspur return to the Premier League after the international break with the biggest match of the autumn awaiting them. The schedule brings the North London derby, an encounter that always delivers strong emotions and tension.
After the incident involving Djed Spence, Micky van de Ven and coach Thomas Frank following Tottenham’s defeat to Chelsea, the situation appeared to have calmed down. Both players apologized, and Frank as well as the club considered the matter closed. However, England national team coach Thomas Tuchel has now become involved in the case.
Ten Atlético Madrid players took part in the final international break of 2025. For some, the World Cup qualification campaign ended in celebration, while others left disappointed. The European qualifiers brought both tension and certainty of advancement for several players from the Madrid club.
Former Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini, now part of the club’s management, commented on the ongoing negotiations to extend the contract of young talent Kenan Yildiz. The experienced Italian defender indicated that both sides are eager to reach an agreement and finalize the deal.
Liverpool fans can look forward to an update that will improve their experience in discussions on the community website The Liverpool Offside. From today, users will receive notifications whenever someone responds to their comment or post in the feed.
The Swedish national team failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup through the European qualifiers, with its fate sealed before the Tuesday match against Slovenia, which ended in a 1-1 draw. However, Sweden still has a chance to reach the tournament through an additional playoff.
The international break is often more of a trial than a rest for Tottenham supporters. The third pause of the season arrived before Christmas, forcing the coaching staff to once again watch their players travel across the globe. Most matches carried significance as teams competed for qualification for the World Cup.
When Liverpool secured Alexander Isak for 125 million pounds shortly before the close of the summer transfer window, expectations were immense. However, it was clear that the twenty-six-year-old Swedish forward had missed the entire pre-season and would need time to reach full match fitness.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta said he was not surprised by former coach Xavi Hernández’s decision to support Victor Font ahead of the club’s upcoming presidential elections. According to Laporta, Xavi has the right to make his own choice, and his stance is understandable given their past relationship.
Young talent Lamine Yamal is looking forward to Barcelona’s return to the legendary Camp Nou and, ahead of the weekend match against Athletic Club, shared another message with the fans. On social media, he expressed his excitement about returning to the stadium, which he considers a place where the club’s history will continue to be written.
Bayern Munich and Germany winger Serge Gnabry is experiencing an excellent period during the 2025/26 season. His performances for both club and national team have attracted attention from fans and the Bavarian management. As the World Cup approaches, the end of his contract raises questions about his future.
Tottenham Hotspur supporters were alarmed over the weekend when reports emerged that midfielder Pape Matar Sarr had been forced to leave in the second half of Senegal’s friendly match against Brazil due to an injury. After a heavy collision, he left the field accompanied by medical staff, which immediately raised concerns about a potential long-term absence. With Spurs already missing several key players, including Archie Gray, Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Yves Bissouma and Mohammed Kudus, the mood among fans turned gloomy.
Arsenal received a significant boost ahead of Sunday’s Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur with the return of Riccardo Calafiori. The team currently sits four points ahead of second-placed Manchester City after eleven rounds of the season, and injured players are beginning to recover in time for the crucial derby.
A new work week begins as fans of Italian football are still recovering from the national team’s performance in the match against Norway. After taking an early lead, it seemed Italy had the game under control, but the subsequent collapse revealed that the team remains far from its ideal form.
Goalkeeper Jan Oblak is returning early from Slovenia’s national team camp to Madrid because of an injury sustained during a World Cup qualifying match. His participation in Atlético Madrid’s upcoming games is now uncertain.
The past week was unforgettable for Troy Parrott. The former Tottenham Hotspur forward became the hero of the Irish national team after scoring twice against Portugal and then delivering a hat-trick against Hungary. His performances secured Ireland a place in the World Cup playoff.
Fans of women's football can look forward to the North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur Women and Arsenal. For Spurs, it will be the first derby of the season and an opportunity to confirm their strong start under coach Martin Ho. The team currently sits fifth in the table with the same number of points as fourth-placed Arsenal. The history of head-to-head meetings clearly favors Arsenal, but Tottenham managed to defeat their rival in 2023 and again in a friendly match in August 2025.
Liverpool’s young talent Rio Ngumoha once again demonstrated his potential by scoring in the England Under-19 qualification match against Latvia. England dominated the game and achieved a convincing victory, reinforcing its ambitions to qualify for the European Championship in this age category.
According to reports from Italy, Arsenal are interested in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha. The London club currently leads the Premier League table and continues to show significant progress under Mikel Arteta. In recent years, it has successfully attracted top players from across Europe, as demonstrated by the signing of Viktor Gyökeres after his outstanding season with Sporting.
