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Cristiano Ronaldo has sent words of encouragement to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after the Paris Saint-Germain winger ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) against Barcelona. PSG confirmed the 25-year-old will have surgery “in the coming days” on his right knee after colliding with Xavi Espart in his side’s 4-2 win over Barcelona in the Champions League. Kvaratskhelia is now likely to miss the rest of the season as he recovers, although no…

Bournemouth have confirmed that Eli Junior Kroupi — the club’s top scorer last season — is back in training and could be in contention to face Manchester United on Sunday. The French forward underwent surgery for a foot injury in July and has not featured for the club since. Speaking ahead of the Cherries’ Europa League clash with AC Milan, head coach Marco Rose said that Junior Kroupi was back…

TOKYO — The best place to develop Japanese talent is in the English Premier League, the president of the Japan Football Association told continental football delegates Wednesday. Tsuneyasu Miyamoto, speaking at an Asian Football Confederation seminar and regional meeting, emphasized the goal of getting more Japanese players to sign in Europe — particularly England. “We have nine players who are playing for Premier League clubs and also eight players are…

MILAN — AC Milan came out firmly in support of their fans protesting against excessive away ticket prices, threatening to retaliate against clubs they believe are unfairly charging Rossoneri supporters. Milan fans are boycotting Sunday night’s match at Udinese because the home club is charging €65 ($73), more than double the €30 ($34) traveling supporters pay on average at the Bluenergy Stadium. In a lengthy statement on Wednesday, Milan said…

Barcelona captain Raphinha doesn’t expect the 4-2 defeat at Paris Saint-Germain that ended an 11-game winning run to affect their preparations for Sunday’s Clásico showdown with Real Madrid. “To be honest, we knew this could happen at some point — suffering our first defeat,” Raphinha told TNT Sports. “After all, we’re playing against the two-time European champions on their home turf. “We know how strong they are here. So, while…

The VAR who incorrectly awarded Erling Haaland’s Manchester derby goal last month has been reinstated to Premier League duty. Matt Donohue, who along with assistant Blake Antrobus failed to spot Manchester City’s Enzo Fernández was offside and interfering with play in the game at Old Trafford on Sept. 13, will be the assistant VAR at Saturday’s match between Coventry and Fulham. Donohue has not featured in any of the three…

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has credited Mohamed Salah with helping the development of Rio Ngumoha and believes there is still “much more” to come from the teenager. Ngumoha was Liverpool’s standout performer in Tuesday night’s 4-2 victory over Villarreal, bagging two assists as the hosts came back from 2-0 down at Anfield. Typically a left winger, the England international has impressed this season playing on the right flank and…

Ronald Araújo is convinced his loan move to Liverpool from Barcelona was what he needed. The Uruguay defender has scored two goals in 11 appearance for the Reds, including one in Liverpool’s 4-3 win over Villarreal in the Champions League on Tuesday. “Honestly, it’s been great,” Araújo told Cadena Ser after Tuesday’s game when asked about his summer move to England. “I’m very, very happy, both with the win and…

Joshua Kimmich will miss Bayern Munich‘s Champions League meeting with Arsenal after a death in his family, the club has confirmed. Bayern will host Premier League champions Arsenal in the third round of the Champions League league phase in the German capital on Wednesday but they will be without their captain. “Due to a death in his immediate family, Joshua Kimmich is not in the squad today for the match…

Atlético Madrid coach celebrated Julián Álvarez‘s return to scoring and stressed the Argentina forward’s importance in his club’s ambitions this season. Álvarez scored the equaliser in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw at Stuttgart in the Champions League, his first goal for Atlético since April 29. “It was a brilliant goal and I’m really pleased with him — we need him,” Simeone told his post-match news conference. “Above all, I’m happy for the…