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Courtois to skip Nations League
Thibaut Courtois will skip the Nations League after an agreement with Mark van Bommel but plans to return for Belgium in March for the Euro 2028 qualifiers.
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Aston Villa win in Belgium as AEK mark Champions League return
Aston Villa opened their 2026/27 Champions League campaign with a 3-2 win at Club Brugge, while AEK Athens beat LASK 1-0 on their return to the competition.
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Scott McTominay undergoes successful cardiac procedure
Scott McTominay has undergone a successful cardiac ablation procedure in Manchester and is expected to rest for two weeks before returning to Napoli training.