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1. Manchester City look to recover after Champions League stumble

Manchester City are under pressure to respond after an unexpected Champions League loss to Bayer Leverkusen. Manager Pep Guardiola admitted squad rotation backfired, and the club now needs strong Premier League results to stay on track during a congested part of the season.

2. Real Madrid and FC Barcelona seek bounce-back wins in LaLiga

Both Spanish giants struggled in European competition last week and now return to domestic play needing victories. Real Madrid remain league leaders, while Barcelona cannot afford to drop more points if they want to keep the title race alive.

3. Copa Libertadores final: Palmeiras vs. Flamengo set for massive showdown

South America’s biggest club match is here, with Palmeiras and Flamengo battling for a fourth Libertadores crown each. Palmeiras bring attacking firepower, while Flamengo rely on one of the toughest defenses in the continent.

4. Brazilian dominance continues in South America

This year’s Libertadores final marks another chapter in a decade of Brazilian superiority. Investment, scouting, and player development have made clubs like Palmeiras and Flamengo continental superpowers, regularly outpacing teams from Argentina, Uruguay, and elsewhere.

5. Iran threatens to skip 2026 World Cup draw

The Iranian national team announced it may boycott the World Cup draw after several officials were denied U.S. visas. With the 2026 tournament hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, the dispute highlights growing tension between politics and global football events.

6. Africa’s top three stars named for Player of the Year: Hakimi, Salah, Osimhen

The CAF shortlist features three elite players: Achraf Hakimi, Mohamed Salah, and Victor Osimhen. All three delivered standout seasons, and the race for Africa’s biggest individual award is expected to be extremely close.

7. CAF Champions League kicks off with 62 clubs competing

Africa’s top club competition is underway, featuring nearly every major footballing nation on the continent. Powerhouses like Al Ahly and Mamelodi Sundowns begin their campaigns, while smaller clubs aim to shock the continent with surprise runs.

8. Erling Haaland says records aren’t his focus despite red-hot scoring form

Haaland continues his explosive start to the season but insists personal milestones aren’t his priority. The superstar striker says all attention is on helping Manchester City win trophies across all competitions.

9. Manchester City impress in key win over Liverpool

City earned a convincing 3–0 win against Liverpool in Guardiola’s 1,000th match as a manager. Goals from Haaland and emerging talents pushed City closer to the league leaders and reinforced their title ambitions.

10. Africa’s club competitions deliver tough early matchups

The latest CAF competition draws have placed former champions like Al Ahly into challenging early groups. While giants must avoid slipups, smaller nations’ clubs see these matchups as a rare chance to gain continental respect and exposure.