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Arbeloa optimistic about Mbappé for the return leg against Man City
Kylian Mbappé will also not be part of the squad for Real Madrid on Saturday. The French superstar has already missed the last few matches due to a knee injury, and he will also be absent against Elche. The good news: coach Álvaro Arbeloa expects him to be fit for the return leg against Manchester City in the Champions League.
Sporting players bus confronted after Bodø setback: You are a disgrace
The travelling Sporting Portugal fans were deeply frustrated after the Champions League match away to FK Bodø/Glimt. The team currently second in Portugal were thrashed by the Norwegian surprise side in the first leg of the round of 16. After the match, the players bus was confronted.
Iranian sports minister makes it clear: Iran ruled out of World Cup participation
Iran will under no circumstances take part in the FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. That was stated by Iranian sports minister Ahmad Donjamali during a television interview on Wednesday afternoon. His country is currently at war with the United States.
