Arteta also sidestepped questions over reported interest in Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez, another player linked with Arsenal in recent weeks.

Kolo Muani has 32 caps for France, scoring nine goals, but he did not make the squad for the 2026 World Cup where the team reached the semi-finals.

Born on April 3, 2009, his life changed forever less than a year later when the devastating Haiti earthquake struck in January 2010. The disaster claimed hundreds of thousands of lives and left countless children orphaned. Ramos was among the survivors.

According to a BBC Sport report, Gianni Infantino's grip on the FIFA presidency has been shaken after his controversial attempt to sell stakes in FIFA competitions to private investment firms without the apparent knowledge of football's governing bodies.

Valentin Barco became Chelsea's seventh signing of the transfer window on Sunday after joining from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal.

The 35-year-old striker completed a reported £5 million move from Brighton on Sunday, signing a two-year deal at Stamford Bridge.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's leadership has become "radioactive" and his 10-year reign as head of world football "is over", a former head of IOC marketing told AFP.

Spanish giants Real Madrid on Sunday welcomed FIFA's decision to scrap their controversial plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.

The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has scrapped relegation from last season's Bangladesh Football League (BFL) and promoted three clubs from the Bangladesh Championship League (BCL), citing uncertainty surrounding the participation of Bashundhara Kings and Abahani in the upcoming season.

Maresca has taken charge following Guardiola's departure at the end of last season, bringing an end to the Spaniard's trophy-laden 10-year reign at the Etihad Stadium.

Claudius Schaefer, whose organisation represents 53 professional men's and women's football leagues, said there could be "only one consequence" for Infantino after his plan triggered a storm of protest from regional associations.

The midfielder later described the defeat as "the worst pain of my 28 years of life" and "the saddest day of my life" in a post on social media.

Political defeats can be overcome. A loss of credibility is far harder to repair.

The beleaguered Infantino said he would focus on restoring harmony while continuing to grow the game.

Chelsea have signed experienced striker Danny Welbeck on a two-year deal from fellow Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion, the London side said on Saturday.

Experienced defender Topu Barman described Bangladesh's Group A at the SAFF Championship as a "tight" one, but remains optimistic about the hosts' chances of going all the way in the regional football showpiece on home soil in November.

Tottenham manager Roberto de Zerbi is unsure whether Richarlison will stay at the club, saying the Brazilian forward "sometimes" wants to leave.

Lionel Messi returned to competitive action for the first time since Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain, but his comeback ended in disappointment as Inter Miami were held to a 2-2 draw by the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer today.

Mykhailo Mudryk will be welcomed with open arms when he rejoins Chelsea this week in Hong Kong, manager Xabi Alonso said, but the Ukrainian will not be rushed back after winning his appeal against a doping ban.

North and Central American football's governing body CONCACAF on Saturday called for a "comprehensive reckoning with" Gianni Infantino's leadership of FIFA after his aborted plan to allow private investment in the World Cup.