
Enzo Maresca: Rodri to undergo back surgery on Monday
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Rodri will have back surgery on Monday, followed by rest and recovery before returning to the team. Maresca praised Rodri as a top player.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca confirmed Rodri will have back surgery on Monday, followed by rest and recovery before returning to the team. Maresca praised Rodri as a top player.

Argentina defender Nicolás Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, ending his national team career.

Barcelona have confirmed that midfielder Frenkie de Jong has suffered a tear in the medial collateral ligament of his right knee. The club says he will continue under medical treatment and monitoring.

Elliot Anderson says Manchester City have been the kings of Manchester for as long as he can remember, describing the club as winners and relentless.

Karim Adeyemi says Hansi Flick is the main reason he joined the club, citing trust and conversations with the coach. He expresses willingness to help achieve the team's objectives.

Arsenal confirm William Saliba will be out for an extended period after assessments concluded surgery is not recommended. He will begin a managed recovery programme immediately.

Michelle Akers and Kylian Mbappé are the only two players to score double figures at a World Cup, highlighting their remarkable achievements.

Erica Parkinson, 17, was a surprise call-up to England's senior squad in March. Now with North Carolina Courage, she credits a mindset coach she has worked with since age 12 for helping her handle pressure and plan her path to the top.

Rodri has become the seventh player to win the Champions League, World Cup, Ballon d'Or and a continental trophy, joining Beckenbauer, Müller, Zidane, Rivaldo, Ronaldinho and Messi.

Pau Cubarsí has been awarded the FIFA Young Player Award, presented by Aramco, marking a milestone in his rising career.