Barcelona Dealt Huge Raphinha Injury Blow as AC Milan Eye Double Swoop

Barcelona dealt massive blow as Raphinha suffers hamstring injury

Barcelona have been dealt a devastating blow after manager Hansi Flick confirmed that forward Raphinha sustained a hamstring injury while on international duty with Brazil. This is a massive setback for the Catalan giants, given the star's sensational form, having racked up 14 goals and three assists in just eight appearances this season. The injury rules him out of their crucial Champions League clash against Galatasaray on 13 October 2026.

AC Milan plot ambitious Gonçalo Inácio swoop and Endrick loan deal

AC Milan are wasting no time ahead of the transfer window opening on 28 December 2026, launching a recruitment drive to bolster their Champions League squad. Their primary targets are Sporting CP's highly-rated defender Gonçalo Inácio and a loan deal for Real Madrid prodigy Endrick. The Italian giants remain determined to land the 25-year-old centre-back, having previously launched a near-€40m bid in the summer, following an initial €150m spending spree.

Aleksander Čeferin confirms bid for fourth term as UEFA President

UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has officially confirmed he will run for a fourth term at the Ordinary Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 22 April 2027. Should he be re-elected, the Slovenian administrator, who has been in power since 2016, will extend his tenure at the helm of European football until 2031. His decision has received unanimous backing from all 55 member associations, particularly with 54 out of 55 members already signing a proposal for FIFA reforms.