Reports suggest that English midfielder Jude Bellingham, 20, is dissatisfied with his role at Borussia Dortmund, feeling that coach Niko Kovac only relies on him when there are injuries.
Bellingham, who joined the club four months ago in a record deal, has yet to play a full 90-minute match, with just 167 minutes played in the Bundesliga.
Manchester United is reportedly monitoring Bellingham's situation closely, as his future at Dortmund remains uncertain.
The midfielder has appeared in 13 matches for the club, scoring one goal and adding one assist, with his contract lasting until the summer of 2030.
Mohannad Ali "Mimi," the Iraqi national team striker and Dibba Al-Fujairah forward in the UAE, has gained attention for his impressive form in the UAE league, drawing focus from Iraqi fans and media ahead of the critical Asian playoff for the 2026 World Cup.
At 25, Mimi aims to secure a starting spot against Indonesia on Saturday, with growing discussions about his readiness and technical ability compared to fellow striker Ayman Hussein.
Coach Graham Arnold faces a challenge in selecting his main striker, as he typically favors Hussein, especially for a style reliant on crosses and set pieces. However, Mimi’s current physical and technical form, along with his strong record against East Asian teams, could influence Arnold’s decision...
FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that Italy deserves world-class stadiums and stressed the importance of clear regulations for hosting Serie A matches abroad, such as the Milan vs. Como game scheduled in Australia in February 2026.
Infantino, who expressed his affection for Italy and Rome, discussed the ongoing plans by AC Milan and Inter Milan to build a shared stadium on the San Siro site. He also mentioned AS Roma's efforts to develop its own venue, highlighting the financial disadvantage Italian clubs face due to the lack of stadium ownership compared to top English teams.
Infantino emphasized Italy’s football legacy, expressing confidence that the country will succeed in upgrading its stadiums. He also noted that Milan...
The Italian Serie A named Christian Pulisic, an American forward for AC Milan, the league’s best player for September 2025. Pulisic earned the award for his standout performance, which included three goals and two assists in three matches, helping Milan secure victories over Bologna, Udinese, and Napoli.
At 27, Pulisic increased his season total to four goals and two assists in six Serie A games. His strong start to the season highlights his impressive return to form.
Serie A CEO Luigi De Servio praised Pulisic’s contributions, noting his tactical intelligence and versatility, which were key to Milan’s success in September.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has stated that early evidence suggests the boat destroyed in a recent U.S. military strike in the Caribbean was Colombian and may have been carrying Colombian nationals.
In a social media post on Wednesday, Petro wrote, “Indications show that the last boat bombed was Colombian, with Colombian citizens inside. I hope their families come forward and report it.” This follows a series of U.S. military operations targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels in the region.
Last week, the U.S. Department of War confirmed that four individuals, described as "narco-terrorists," were killed in a strike on a vessel in international waters. This was the fourth confirmed operation as part of Washington's expanded...
Four people were found dead inside a home in San Francisco on Wednesday, with authorities suspecting a murder-suicide. The bodies were discovered during a welfare check at 1:23 p.m. in the Westwood Highlands neighborhood, according to the San Francisco Police Department.
Officers arrived to find four unresponsive individuals, who were declared deceased at the scene. The city’s medical examiner is investigating the cause and manner of death.
While local sources indicated that the case is being treated as a possible murder-suicide, officials have not confirmed that publicly. Police stated the incident appears to be isolated, and there is no ongoing threat to the public. The identities of the victims and further details have not been...
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the United States of using an anti-drug campaign as a pretext to spark conflict in the Caribbean, claiming that Colombian citizens were killed in recent US airstrikes off the coast of Venezuela. Petro argued that the campaign is not focused on narcotics but rather on controlling regional resources. The White House dismissed his allegations as "baseless," according to Reuters.
The US has carried out airstrikes targeting suspected drug-smuggling vessels near Venezuela, aiming to combat narcotics trafficking. Washington has long accused Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro of ties to drug cartels, which Maduro denies, claiming the strikes are part of an effort to overthrow him.
Petro stated...
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for updating him on the investigation into the deadly 2024 crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane bound for Russia. Aliyev expressed confidence that the investigation would be impartial and thorough.
Speaking ahead of bilateral talks in Tajikistan on Thursday, Aliyev described Russia as a friendly nation, signaling a potential improvement in relations that had been strained following the crash. He expressed gratitude for the information provided about the incident, noting the ongoing communication between officials of both nations.
Putin informed Aliyev that Ukrainian drones were responsible for the crash, with one still airborne when the Azerbaijan Airlines...
Italy's ruling Brothers of Italy party has proposed a ban on Muslim clothing that obstructs facial recognition in public spaces, according to a statement released on Wednesday. The draft legislation suggests fines up to €3,000 for violations and seeks to ban full-face veils in public places such as schools, universities, offices, and commercial venues.
The proposal also includes stricter financial transparency rules for places of worship to trace foreign funding and calls for prohibiting practices like virginity tests and forced marriages, which the party argues violate human dignity.
The measure is framed as a move to protect "Italian identity, citizen security, and women’s freedom," with the party claiming it would not infringe on...
