HEADLINES
Ronaldo scores his 10th international hat-trick for Portugal
Denmark qualifies for World Cup after 8th straight win
England held to 1-1 draw by Hungary at Wembley
Hungary supporters clash with police at Wembley
Man Utd confirm extent of Raphael Varane groin injury
Phil Foden close to signing new Man City contract
Fifa lifts suspension of Chadian Football Association
Bailly has a chance to prove himself with Varane & Maguire injured
Simeone reveals failed attempt to sign Messi after Barcelona exit
SPANISH PAPERS
Denmark became the second European team to qualify for next year’s World Cup by beating Austria 1-0 on Tuesday to maintain the team’s perfect record in its group.
On Tuesday, the Catalan government confirmed that from Friday October 15, football stadiums in the region will be allowed to be at 100 percent capacity, meaning we could see a full house at the Camp Nou for El Clasico on October 24.
RB Leipzig are very determined to keep Spain international Dani Olmo, according to Sport Bild.
Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araújo has picked up a hamstring injury and could be out for up to 15 days.
Ferland Mendy will be 100% for the Shakhtar game. Ancelotti is delighted with the player’s retur, according to El Desmarque.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has confessed that he tried his luck to sign Lionel Messi when the forward’s Barcelona contract expired in the summer. Simeone: “I called Suárez to find out if Messi could come to Atlético.”
Barcelona want to announce the contract renewals of Pedri and Ansu Fati in the next few days. Pedri will sign until 2026, but Ansu will sign a shorter contract. The intention is to renew him again when the economic situation improves, with a higher salary.
Sergio Kun Agüero is expected to make his Barcelona debut this weekend against Valencia.
Newcastle United want to sign Lenglet in this January transfer window. They’re looking for a left footed center back.
FRENCH PAPERS
UEFA internal documents show that participants in the 2022 World Cup will have just 1 week of preparation – clubs will release players on 14th November, tournament starts on 21st November.
2022/23 Champions League final to take place on June 10, as a result of calendar changes caused by World Cup.
More than half of Ligue 1 referees in favour of wearing microphones during games.
Sergio Ramos could be set to make his first appearance in the PSG squad this Friday, against Angers.
Newcastle United’s new owners have made contact with both Leicester City & Wesley Fofana (20) about their intention to submit a bid – the Frenchman is a priority target, according to RMC.
ITALIAN PAPERS
Roma striker Tammy Abraham limped off just a few minutes into his substitute appearance for England against Hungary
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has picked up an injury on his wrist and he’ll remain out for the next 10-15 days.
Roma boss Jose Mourinho and his staff used drones during training to understand the best way to beat Juventus at the weekend, report La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Franck Kessie’s agent denies he offered the midfielder to Inter or any other club, but also warns Milan that ‘an important player needs a contract up to his standards.’
Inter Milan are not willing to meet Nicolo Barella’s wage demands for a new deal amidst interest from Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, claim Corriere dello Sport.
Players to be released by clubs just one week before the 2022 World Cup begins.
According to the latest reports, Argentina medical staff have told Inter that Joaquin Correa’s muscular issue is not serious.
It’s reported 98 per cent of Serie A players have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, but there are circa 20 between players and staff members who are refusing.
Antonio Mirante will undergo a medical today and sign a one-year contract with Milan after Mike Maignan had to undergo surgery on his wrist.
BRITISH EXPRESS
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Marcus Rashford has hinted that his return to action could come sooner than expected with his latest training update posted on social media.
Manchester United confirmed Raphael Varane will be out for a ‘few weeks’ with a groin injury. Harry Maguire is still out with a calf injury.
Manchester City star Phil Foden is close to putting pen to paper on a bumper new contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Mino Raiola is set to hold talks with Manchester City in January over a potential summer move for Erling Haaland.
THE TIMES
Erling Haaland’s agent Mino Raiola is expected to hold talks with Manchester City in January over a potential move to the Premier League club next summer.
LONDON FOOTBALL
Chelsea’s preparations for their upcoming meeting with Brentford have been boosted by the return of both Reece James and N’Golo Kante to training.
THE SUN
Juventus are lining up a January move for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva but could struggle to finance a deal given the demands of the Premier League club.
Chelsea are interested in bringing Eden Hazard back to Stamford Bridge, but the latest reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid would want Reece James as part of any deal.
Galatasaray could sign another Arsenal midfielder in January amid reports they have opened talks with Mohamed Elneny.
Newcastle United hope to sign out-of-favour Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet in January.
Southampton have no plans to sack manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and believe he is still the man to lead their long-term project despite a poor start to the 2021-22 season.
DAILY MIRROR
Hector Bellerin has hinted he does not want to return to Arsenal after his loan spell with Real Betis comes to an end.
DAILY MAIL
Real Madrid are looking to beat Manchester United and Chelsea to the signature of highly-prized Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni.
Sevilla’s president Jose Castro says Chelsea’s summer bid for Jules Kounde would have wiped the club’s debts out in one fell swoop.
Arsene Wenger will return to the dugout to take charge of a combined Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr side when the Saudi clubs take on Paris Saint-Germain in January.
Serie A figures suggest there are only 20 players across the league who remain unvaccinated.
DAILY STAR
Brendan Rodgers is the new bookmakers’ favourite to replace Steve Bruce as Newcastle United manager.
Tottenham chiefs are increasingly confident Harry Kane will remain at the club after being convinced by their plans to rebuild.
Newcastle United will target a move for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana in January despite him being a long-term injury absentee.
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Sadio Mane believes Senegalese compatriot and Chelsea goalkeeper Eduoard Mendy should have been included in the 30-man shortlist for the Ballon d’Or award: “It’s inadmissible. I don’t understand it. It’s regrettable.”
Raphael Varane is facing a race against time to be back to full fitness ahead of Manchester United’s match against Liverpool on October 24, after sustaining a groin muscle injury on international duty, and has commenced rehabilitation at the club.
Liverpool expect to be without goalkeeper Alisson Becker and midfielder Fabinho for their clash with Watford on Saturday due to their international Commitments.
