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It’s a plan that has set European soccer alight — and one that leaves Christian Pulisic and his Milan teammates preparing for an extraordinary journey. In February 2026, Milan will make Serie A history by playing a domestic league match on another continent. The Rossoneri’s fixture against Como will take place not in Italy, but at Optus Stadium in Perth, Australia, following UEFA’s approval of a once-unthinkable proposal.

Poland are set to face New Zealand in a friendly on Thursday in Chorzów before resuming their campaign in the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers next week. As lineups were confirmed for both sides at the Silesian Stadium, eyebrows were raised when star forward Robert Lewandowski was nowhere to be seen in the starting XI.

For a club in fine form, the international break should bring calm. Yet for Milan, it may deliver the opposite. Christian Pulisic and Santiago Gimenez, the two forwards who have become Massimiliano Allegri’s trusted attacking duo, are once again the cause of his growing unease — and not because of anything that’s happening on the Serie A pitch.

Although Portugal had slipped from global prominence in recent years, Cristiano Ronaldo revitalized the national team by securing their first three titles in history. His recent achievements and exceptional form during the UEFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers have captivated global attention. Unbeaten in their first two matches, head coach Roberto Martinez has decisively outlined his ambitions as the team gears up for this crucial tournament.

Real Madrid have managed to surprise fans with their impressive performance following the arrival of Xabi Alonso. Although they suffered a hard defeat against Atletico Madrid, they have managed to remain at the top of the LaLiga standings and undefeated in the Champions League. Both Vinicius and Kylian Mbappe continue to excel, though rumors of their strained relationship persist. Recently, the French star dispelled tension by addressing the situation directly.

Even at 40 years old, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to dominate headlines both on and off the pitch. After receiving yet another individual honor in his homeland — the Globo de Prestigio award at the Portuguese Football Gala — the Al-Nassr superstar made a statement that has left fans in Saudi Arabia both proud and uneasy.

Could Milan be willing to bolster Christian Pulisic‘s roster even further? That’s the question echoing around Milanello this week as the Rossoneri quietly explore one of the most ambitious transfer ideas in Europe. Milan, already reshaped by Pulisic’s brilliance on the right flank, is now said to be studying a move that would replicate the impact of Kevin De Bruyne’s arrival at Napoli — a bold signing of one of his former Manchester City teammates.

When England meets Wales at Wembley, the rivalry alone is enough to electrify the stands. It’s a clash steeped in history and pride — a game that rarely feels “just a friendly.” But this week, the build-up has centered around one surprising headline: Harry Kane will not play.

Few players have transformed both their image and their club’s fortunes quite like Christian Pulisic has done at Milan. Since arriving at San Siro in 2023, the American winger has become a pillar of consistency, creativity, and drive — a player whose every touch seems to breathe new life into the Rossoneri’s attack. His sharpness in front of goal, relentless work rate, and leadership have now earned him admiration from a man who knows a thing or two about Italian greatness: Alessandro Del Piero.

AC Milan have had a strong start to the 2025–26 season. They advanced smoothly through the first two rounds of the Coppa Italia, and in Serie A, they bounced back from an unexpected opening loss to Cremonese with a string of positive results that placed them third in the standings. Christian Pulisic had a lot to do with that, and his performances earned him a major honor.

Despite being a storied club, Manchester United have endured a challenging few seasons, with 12 years passing since their last Premier League title. To address this, they appointed Ruben Amorim as head coach at the end of 2024. However, since his arrival, the team has struggled to improve, prompting fans to demand his dismissal. In response, franchise co-owner Jim Ratcliffe defended Amorim, comparing him to a legendary figure from the team’s past.

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Manchester United continue their struggle to re-establish themselves as a formidable force in the Premier League under the guidance of Ruben Amorim.

Son Heung-min became one of Major League Soccer’s biggest signings of the 2025 summer transfer window after a decorated career at the highest level in Europe. Heading into 2026, another Tottenham Hotspur player could follow in the South Korean star’s footsteps, as Orlando City are reportedly showing interest in a future move.