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Jamal Musiala is currently suffering from tendon pain in his ankle, the tendon that was severely damaged during his serious injury last summer. Tendons typically take longer to heal than muscles. Bayern doctors predicted these minor issues weeks ago, a foreseeable consequence of… pic.twitter.com/Gk9DYKHAxq
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) March 20, 2026
Opta Analyst has highlighted a surprising statistic regarding long throws in football this season. In a recent post, they revealed the number of long throws made by each team and, more notably, the number of goals scored directly from these throws. The data shows that a significant eight teams have failed to score a single goal from a long throw this season, indicating a potential area for improvement across many clubs. The post features a visual representation of this data, allowing fans to see which teams are most and least effective with their long throws.
Long throws put in by each team this season, and the number of goals they've scored from them.
Eight teams on zero… pic.twitter.com/ExU9CLiOjl
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) March 20, 2026
Forest needs defense, goals to advance.
Mainoo and Maguire are reportedly set to sign new contracts with Manchester United, according to journalist Ben Jacobs citing David Ornstein. Maguire is said to be finalising a 1+1 contract, having previously expressed his desire to stay at the club. The England defender is keen to resolve his future before the World Cup.
🚨 Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire both set to sign new Manchester United deals, as @David_Ornstein called.
Maguire finalising a 1+1 contract having indicated to the club last year he wished to stay. England defender keen to resolve future ahead of the World Cup. All parties… pic.twitter.com/lbuyWcqark
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) March 20, 2026
🚨🇵🇹 Cristiano Ronaldo will NOT be part of Portugal squad for friendly games next week as he’s still injured.
Priority to full recover after discussions between Al Nassr and Portugal backroom staff. pic.twitter.com/DW7oN9FdHC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 20, 2026
Thomas Tuchel explains his decision to omit Trent Alexander-Arnold from his latest 35-man England squad. pic.twitter.com/2FaDp2mmkc
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) March 20, 2026
Tudor skipped fan appreciation post-loss.
Thomas Tuchel has not included Max Dowman in his 35-man squad for the friendlies against Uruguay and Japan — but the England manager didn't dismiss the possibility of taking the 16-year-old to the World Cup.https://t.co/Y1vHEwph9D pic.twitter.com/jLIQwIfn8A
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) March 20, 2026
🚨🏴 Thomas Tuchel on Max Dowman: “He’s a fantastic talent. We still have a chance to call him for the World Cup”.
“At the moment he competes for minutes so he’s not a regular starter for Arsenal. He is in the best environment possible, he has to keep going”. pic.twitter.com/E0uE4IBxGQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 20, 2026
Trent wasn't named in Tuchel's 35-man England squad for internationals with Uruguay and Japan 👀 pic.twitter.com/45VAl5H2sa
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) March 20, 2026
Eddie Howe has vehemently denied reports suggesting captain Bruno Guimarães is in advanced talks with Manchester United, labeling the rumors disrespectful to the injured midfielder.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe dismissed claims that Bruno Guimarães is nearing a move to Old Trafford as “nonsense” during Friday’s press conference.
The 28-year-old Brazilian is currently recovering from a hamstring injury, and Howe insists his captain remains fully committed to Tyneside.
“To say our captain is in discussions with another club is totally disrespectful to Bruno more than anything else,” Howe stated.
The Magpies are currently preparing for a crucial Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland, aiming to recover from a heavy 7-2 Champions League defeat to Barcelona.
Howe is focused on a “positive message” to inspire his squad following their previous derby loss in December.
While Sandro Tonali is a doubt with a groin issue, Howe expects Guimarães to focus solely on his rehabilitation and Newcastle future.
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Mehdi Taj has clarified that while the national team will boycott playing on U.S. soil following recent military strikes, they intend to participate in the 2026 World Cup by moving their fixtures to Mexico.
Iran soccer president Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran soccer federation, announced that the national team is currently training in Türkiye despite ongoing political tension.
Following air strikes and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Taj clarified the federation’s stance on the upcoming tournament.
“We will boycott America, but we will not boycott the World Cup,” Taj stated, as officials seek to move scheduled matches from California to Mexico.
FIFA has resisted these requests, insisting that the tournament “go ahead as scheduled” per the December 6, 2025, fixtures.
While Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, expressed a willingness to host the Iranian side, FIFA maintains that all teams must compete in their designated venues.
With President Donald Trump labeling Iran’s presence as potentially inappropriate for safety, the situation remains a high-stakes “game of brinksmanship.”