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Sergio Busquets has announced that he will bring an end to his illustrious playing career, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Europe and now in MLS at the age of 37. With a few final goals still to chase alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, the Spanish midfielder has revealed what’s next once he retires.

Harry Kane has taken his game to another level since joining Bayern Munich, kicking off a remarkable start to the 2025–26 season as he aims to collect as many trophies as possible, with the 2026 World Cup looming at the end of the campaign. With his sights set on both the UEFA Champions League and the tournament in North America, Kane has also made a bold statement about his Ballon d’Or ambitions.

Son Heung-min’s arrival at Los Angeles FC has transformed Major League Soccer, with his jersey becoming one of the best sellers worldwide within weeks. Now, the South Korean star could soon witness another major change in the Black and Gold camp, as a former Lionel Messi coach is reportedly nearing a move to LAFC’s sidelines.

Tensions between Paris Saint-Germain and France Football Federation (FFF) have escalated in recent months, largely due to controversies involving Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué. The relationship appears far from improving, as the club and federation have once again exchanged statements regarding the injury of a new star.

Kylian Mbappé has been in strong form to start the 2025-26 season, proving crucial for both Real Madrid and the French national team. His availability is a major concern heading into the UEFA World Cup qualifiers in October, and France head coach Didier Deschamps provided an update on the star forward’s fitness.

Said El Mala stole the show in his first start for 1. FC Köln last Friday, scoring a fantastic solo winner in his team’s 1–0 victory over TSG Hoffenheim and earning himself a place in Bulinews’ Team of the Week.

La Liga officials have long sought to bring a regular-season match to the United States in an effort to expand the league’s reach among American fans. Now, with UEFA granting approval, Lamine Yamal’s FC Barcelona are close to facing Villarreal in Miami.

Christian Pulisic was one of the main storylines in Sunday’s highly anticipated Serie A clash between AC Milan and Juventus — but for the wrong reason, as the forward failed to convert a penalty in the 0-0 draw. After missing the chance to reclaim the top spot in the league, head coach Massimiliano Allegri made his final decision regarding the team’s designated penalty taker.

Ermedin Demirović faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury in Stuttgart’s 1-0 Bundesliga win over 1. FC Heidenheim on Sunday.

It didn’t look good when Alex Grimaldo was stretchered off with a head injury during Bayer Leverkusen’s 2–0 win over 1. FC Union Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade has suffered a setback ahead of Germany’s World Cup qualifiers this month.

With his contract running until the summer of 2026, Mario Götze’s future at Eintracht Frankfurt remains uncertain.

Fortuna Düsseldorf have confirmed that Daniel Thioune has been relieved of his duties as head coach with immediate effect.

VfL Wolfsburg attacker Patrick Wimmer has been forced to pull out of the Austrian national team squad.

Sven Mislintat made his name as a scout at Borussia Dortmund before departing for Arsenal in 2017.