Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has denied that Karim Benzema’s ongoing fitness issues could affect his ability to perform at the World Cup.

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has said striker Romelu Lukaku must be fit enough to play in the World Cup group stages or he will not be selected.

Garnacho fell foul of Ten Hag’s strict rules in preseason, but he’s been rewarded for “a better attitude” with three starts in the last four games.

30-year-old forced off with tendon issue vs. Werder Bremen on Tuesday and will be out for weeks

Gregg Berhalter has left out the his former No. 1 goalkeeper during this World Cup qualifying cycle

Pep Guardiola rejected a suggestion from Raheem Sterling that he had to join Chelsea because of a lack of game time at Manchester City.

Brazilian teenager Endrick has top clubs jostling for his signature, and Chelsea have joined the race. Transfer Talk has the latest.

United States men’s national team defender Chris Richards will miss the upcoming World Cup with injury, he confirmed on Tuesday.

Senegal forward Sadio Mane went off injured while playing for Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen on Tuesday.