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After years of near misses and agonizing seconds, Rai Benjamin finally claimed the men’s 400 metres hurdles world title — but not without one last hurdle to clear, both literally and figuratively.

VfB made three changes on the night, with Lorenz Assignon, Chema Andres, and Tiago Tomas drafted in, while Ermedin Demirovic wore the armband for the first time. 

There’s a new name dominating Europe’s most important attacking statistic — and it’s not who most expected. At a time when Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, and Harry Kane are firing on all cylinders for their clubs, a different striker has stolen the spotlight. Neither Christian Pulisic nor Santiago Gimenez, this Serie A star has found the net at a pace that makes him the most efficient goalscorer in Europe right now.

Brazil’s road to the 2026 World Cup has been anything but smooth. After their worst-ever qualifying campaign, finishing fifth with 28 points, optimism in the country is mixed. Now, with Carlo Ancelotti at the helm, attention turns to the stars who will need to step up if the Selecao is to bring home its long-awaited sixth star. This week, one of the nation’s most legendary figures delivered a 10-word message that has everyone talking, particularly when it comes to Neymar Jr.’s role at the tournament. The message wasn’t just about the striker’s importance — it was a statement of belief in Brazil’s potential.

Jerome Boateng confirmed that he is retiring from football with a post on his Instagram page. The 37-year-old hasn’t found a club since leaving LASK in the summer. The center-back won multiple trophies both at club and country level, including the World Cup and Champions League.

Ivan Prtajin stole the headlines with a hat trick in Lautern’s thumping victory, while Fürth stunned Arminia Bielefeld to take three valuable points back to Franconia.

In recent seasons, Chelsea has been one of the biggest spenders in European soccer. Some of those investments began to pay off last season under Enzo Maresca, as the club won both the UEFA Conference League and the FIFA Club World Cup. Still, not every signing delivered the expected results—Raheem Sterling being a clear example.

An unbeaten 11-match home run may not be the only cause for confidence among Inter Miami fans at the Chase Stadium on Saturday, when their side will target a second MLS win in front of them in four days following their 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders on Tuesday.

Over the past few decades, Real Madrid and Barcelona have gone head-to-head in their pursuit of dominance in La Liga and across Europe, often contending for the biggest titles each season. However, off the field, the gap between the two clubs has grown increasingly wide.

Manuel Neuer recently confirmed he won't return to the German national team, but for Joachim Löw, there's no question that the goalkeeper is the country's best option.

Tonight's hosts aim to respond to last weekend's late collapse against Freiburg, having conceded three goals across the final ten minutes and added time.

On a night that will go down in history as a watershed moment in his career, Marcus Rashford shone brightly at St. James’ Park. The English forward, currently on loan from Manchester United, scored both goals in Barcelona’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle in the UEFA Champions League.

The stage is set in Paris as the world prepares to discover who will be crowned the best player on the planet. On Monday, the Theatre du Chatelet will welcome the sport’s biggest stars for the 2025 Ballon d’Or ceremony.

Leipzig have responded positively to losing 6-0 to Bayern Munich on the opening day of the season. Ole Werner oversaw his first win as Leipzig boss in a home clash against Heidenheim, before his side picked up three more points in last Saturday’s away meeting with Mainz. Johan Bakayoko’s first goal for the club proved enough to seal a second consecutive victory, leaving Leipzig in seventh position ahead of matchday four.

The bottom three clubs will be in action on Saturday in 2. Bundesliga as bottom-placed 1. FC Nürnberg host fellow strugglers VfL Bochum.