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Real Madrid's Alonso: Message of support from club not needed Real Madrid's Alonso: Message of support from club not needed

Xabi Alonso said he's "not paying attention" to speculation about his future at Real Madrid, and insisted a message of support from the club is "not necessary."

League Cup draw: Chelsea to face Liverpool, Arsenal draw Palace League Cup draw: Chelsea to face Liverpool, Arsenal draw Palace

Holders Chelsea will face Liverpool in the quarter finals of the League Cup, with Arsenal facing Women's Super League 2 side Crystal Palace.

England can avoid Spain, Argentina until 2026 World Cup semifinals England can avoid Spain, Argentina until 2026 World Cup semifinals

England are set to benefit from tennis-style seeding at next summer's World Cup and avoid Spain and Argentina until the semifinals and France until the final -- if all those teams win their groups.

Mikel Arteta: Facing Bayern Munich is a 'test' for Arsenal Mikel Arteta: Facing Bayern Munich is a 'test' for Arsenal

Mikel Arteta 'hopeful' to have Martin Ødegaard available as he previews Arsenal's clash vs. Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

FIFA sets procedure for World Cup draw: 48 teams into 4 pots FIFA sets procedure for World Cup draw: 48 teams into 4 pots

FIFA on Tuesday announced the procedure for the 2026 World Cup Dec. 5 draw, including the composition of the four pots and order that teams will face each other once the draw is completed.

Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard could return against Bayern Munich Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard could return against Bayern Munich

Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard could return for Wednesday's Champions League blockbuster against Bayern Munich.