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• Hugo Ekitike out of the World Cup and rest of Liverpool’s season

  Liverpool’s £79million striker Hugo Ekitike is set to miss the 2026 World Cup after suffering a suspected ruptured Achilles tendon during Tuesday’s Champions League clash. ​Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike faces a lengthy layoff after sustaining a serious injury during the Champions League quarter-final defeat to PSG. Reports from France suggest the 23-year-old has suffered a ruptured Achilles tendon, which would sideline him for the remainder of the season and this summer’s World Cup. The forward was stretchered off after just 30 minutes, leaving Arne Slot’s side without their top scorer. ​Reflecting on the situation, Arne Slot noted: “Hugo looks really bad but it is difficult to say how bad. Let’s see. It doesn’t look good, that is clear.” Teammate Ibrahima Konate added: “I think it is bad. I don’t know, I have heard many things, I have no word to talk about that because with the World Cup coming it is very, very hard for him.”

• The 40-year-old and the ‘best keeper in the world’ who stole the show from $950m worth of talent

  Bayern Munich and Arsenal secured first-leg victories in the Champions League quarter-finals, but it was the goalkeepers who dominated the headlines. Manuel Neuer, at 40, delivered a stellar performance for Bayern in their 2-1 win against Real Madrid, making crucial saves that earned him praise as the MVP. Meanwhile, David Raya’s heroics for Arsenal in their 1-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon led Kai Havertz to declare him the ‘best keeper in the world’ over the last two seasons.

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• More injury woes for Chelsea as Liam Rosenior confirms another setback

  Chelsea’s £52m summer signing Jamie Gittens has suffered another significant hamstring injury, casting a shadow over the club’s dominant 7-0 FA Cup quarter-final victory against Port Vale.

  ​Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior confirmed that Jamie Gittens faces an indefinite period on the sidelines after a training ground setback.

  The 21-year-old missed the 7-0 thrashing of Port Vale, having “picked up what looks like a hamstring injury again.”

  Rosenior expressed deep concern for the winger, stating, “It’s a real shame for him; I think it’s the third time it’s happened.”

  ​Despite the injury blow, Chelsea secured their place in the FA Cup semi-finals with an emphatic performance.

  Rosenior, whose future has been subject to intense scrutiny, praised his side’s resilience following a difficult ten-day period.

  “We had a really difficult 10 days but the way we came through is a really good step for the run-in,” the Blues boss added.

• Achraf Hakimi shows his loyalty to PSG amid Madrid return rumours

  Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi has dampened long-standing speculation regarding a return to Real Madrid by expressing his desire for a lengthy stay at Paris Saint-Germain following his 200th appearance.

  ​Achraf Hakimi has reaffirmed his commitment to Paris Saint-Germain, ending hopes of a sentimental return to Real Madrid.

  The right-back, who was pivotal in PSG’s recent Champions League success, spoke out following a 3-1 victory over Toulouse.

  Despite Madridistas viewing him as the ideal successor to Dani Carvajal, Hakimi stated: “I hope to continue at PSG for long time and many other games!”

  ​The declaration marks a significant shift as transfer rumors surrounding the former academy graduate begin to fade.

  Hakimi has evolved into a cornerstone of the Parisian project since his 2020 departure from the Bernabeu.

  While Real Madrid recently bolstered their defense with Trent Alexander-Arnold, Hakimi remains settled in France, noting via Fabrizio Romano that he intends to remain a fixture in the lineup.

• World Cup-bound Ghana fire coach Otto Addo after 4 straight losses

  The Ghana Football Association has dismissed head coach Otto Addo just 72 days before the 2026 World Cup, following a string of four consecutive friendly defeats that culminated in a loss to Germany.  

  ​The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has taken the drastic step of terminating Otto Addo’s contract effective immediately, plunging the Black Stars into tactical uncertainty.

  The decision followed a narrow 2-1 defeat to Germany in Stuttgart on Monday, which marked the team’s fourth straight loss.

  Despite a flawless qualification run, Addo’s overall 36.4% win rate ultimately failed to convince the GFA of his readiness for the global stage.

  ​The timing of the dismissal is particularly risky, as Ghana is set to open their World Cup campaign against Panama in Toronto on June 17.

  The team recently suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Austria, exposing defensive vulnerabilities that Addo struggled to rectify.

  The GFA has stated that a “new tactical direction” will be announced soon, though no immediate replacement has been named for the tournament-bound squad.

  ​Ghana faces a daunting challenge in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.

  Following the opener at BMO Field, the Black Stars must travel to Boston to face a high-flying England side before a final group clash with Croatia in Philadelphia.

  With key talents like Mohammed Kudus and Iñaki Williams in the ranks, the incoming manager will have minimal time to restore confidence before the Toronto kickoff.