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Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the English League Cup final, securing their ninth title, with young midfielder Nico O'Reilly scoring both goals.

Estonian midfielder Rocco Robert Shein scored his first goal of the season in a match for Fredrikstad against Oslo KFUM in the Norwegian top league.

Dimitri Payet, the legendary midfielder of Olympique de Marseille, announced his retirement from professional football during halftime of the match against Lille.

Manchester United is reportedly in discussions regarding the potential transfer of Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes ahead of the summer transfer window.

Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes missed the Tyne-Wear derby due to a mumps diagnosis, prompting him to enter isolation.

Catherine Harding, the wife of Flamengo midfielder Jorginho, cancels her attendance at Chappell Roan's show, expressing that her family is doing well following a recent controversy.

Rio Ferdinand endorses an £80 million transfer for midfielder Elliot Anderson as Manchester United seeks to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season.

Wayne Rooney has reportedly snubbed Bruno Fernandes in a discussion regarding the player’s future at Manchester United.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez expressed his team's pain over the departure of Enzo Maresca, questioning the decision-making processes in football.

Arsenal's 16-year-old midfielder Max Dowman, a record-breaking scorer, has not been included in England's squad for upcoming friendlies, but coach Thomas Tuchel is open to selecting him for the World Cup if he earns more playing time at his club.

Jefferson Intriago returns to Ecuador, joining Barcelona SC after a notable international career in football.

Barcelona SC has officially announced the signing of midfielder Jefferson Intriago for the 2026 season, marking his return to Ecuadorian football after playing abroad.

Manchester United has placed Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes on their transfer shortlist as they plan to revamp their midfield ahead of losing Casemiro this summer.

Manchester United is in advanced talks to sign Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as part of plans to strengthen their midfield for the next season.

South Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom has been ruled out of two international matches in Europe this March due to an ankle injury.

Ecuadorian midfielder Óscar Zambrano has been recalled to the national team for two upcoming friendly matches as part of the preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Dutch midfielder Kees Smit, a target for Liverpool, has expressed his desire to eventually move to Spain, despite interest from the Premier League champions.

Enzo Fernández, the Argentine midfielder and World Cup champion, hinted at the possibility of leaving Chelsea after they were eliminated from the Champions League by PSG.

HJK's hopes of signing midfielder Emmanuel Boateng have been dashed as he failed a medical examination.

Ghanaian midfielder Emmanuel Boateng will not join Helsinki Football Club due to failing the club's medical examination upon arriving in Finland.

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez expressed uncertainty about his future at the club following their Champions League exit to Paris Saint-Germain.

The apartment of Roma midfielder Neil El Aynaoui was burglarized, with thieves stealing cash and jewelry while the family was locked in a room.

Carlo Ancelotti announced the call-up of 19-year-old forwards Endrick and Rayan, and 26-year-old midfielder Gabriel Sara for Brazil's friendly matches against France and Croatia, the last games before finalizing the squad for the 2026 World Cup.

Rocco Reitz, a fan-favorite midfielder from Borussia Mönchengladbach, is transferring to RB Leipzig for €20 million, despite the disappointment this brings to Gladbach fans.

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai has urged his team to improve their performance to avoid relegating themselves to the lower-tier Conference League after they conceded another late goal against Tottenham.

Scott McTominay highlights his value with strong performances in Italy while Manchester United continues its winning streak under Michael Carrick.

Ecuadorian midfielder Anthony Valencia keeps impressing in European football, scoring once again for Royal Antwerp in a 1-1 draw against Standard Liège in the Belgian Pro League.

Spanish and Moroccan football federations are in a fierce competition to secure the services of rising star Thiago Pitarque, an 18-year-old midfielder for Real Madrid.

The Nigerian football community is grieving the loss of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu, who passed away at the age of 62 after a short illness.

Latvian midfielder Kristers Penkevics made his debut in the Czech football extraleague during a match where Zlin lost 1-3 to Prague's Slavia.

Sandro Tonali's agent has fueled speculation about the midfielder's future, mentioning Arsenal and Manchester City as potential targets despite Newcastle United's investment in him until 2028.

Barcelona has announced that midfielder Gavi is fit to return for the upcoming La Liga match against Sevilla after a five-month recovery from knee surgery.

The National Sports Commission and Nigeria Football Federation mourn the passing of Henry Nwosu, a former Green Eagles midfielder and 1980 Africa Cup of Nations winner, who died at 62.

Barcelona's coach Hansi Flick announced that midfielder Gavi is available to play against Sevilla after recovering from a long knee injury.

President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences for the passing of former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu who died at the age of 62.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria have expressed their condolences for the death of former midfielder Henry Nwosu, a key player in their 1980 Africa Cup of Nations victory.

Former Super Eagles midfielder Henry Nwosu has passed away at the age of 62 after battling for his life in a Lagos hospital.

Thiago Pitarch, an 18-year-old midfielder, is making waves at Real Madrid with his dynamic play and work rate.

Rivers United coach Yemi Olanrewaju expresses his support for Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga following Daga's conviction and sentencing by a Norwegian court for a sexual assault charge.

Arsenal is negotiating a new long-term contract with midfielder Declan Rice to secure him as one of their top players amid his successful tenure since joining from West Ham.

Ecuadorian midfielder Jefferson Intriago arrived in Guayaquil to reinforce Barcelona SC after transferring from Mazatlán FC in Mexico.

Thomas Partey intends to plead not guilty to two new counts of rape relating to an alleged incident in 2020, as confirmed by his lawyer.

Manchester United targets Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, with Paul Scholes endorsing him as superior to Declan Rice.

Thomas Partey, former Arsenal midfielder, is set to appear in court facing two new charges of rape, bringing the total allegations against him to eight.

Manchester United is exploring new midfield options, including West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, in preparation for a summer squad overhaul following Casemiro's departure.

Atlético Madrid midfielder Pablo Barrios has left training due to muscle discomfort just two days after returning from a previous injury.

Jesse Lingard, the 33-year-old English midfielder, has signed with Brazil's Corinthians after overcoming struggles with depression and injuries, sparking skepticism despite his notable football resume.

Nikita Mihhailov, a midfielder from Estonia's FC Flora, has transferred to the Slovakian club Michalovce Zemplin.

FC Flora midfielder Nikita Mihhailov has transferred to the Slovak top league club MFK Zemplin Michalovce.

Ecuadorian midfielder Moisés Caicedo is reportedly linked to the acquisition of Club Deportivo Santo Domingo, currently competing in Ecuador's Second Category.