Corinthians' coach Fernando Diniz may need to call upon more young talent from the club's academy, following the recent promotion of Iago Machado to the first team. According to Globo Esporte Futebol, several players from the under-20 side are being considered for a potential move up to the senior squad.
Flamengo's Anthony Valencia has played just one game for the club since his transfer in September, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The report confirms that Valencia has been spared for a natural adaptation process.
Suriname has won their first match under the guidance of new coach Henk Fraser, coming from behind to defeat Honduras in a closely contested encounter. This news is confirmed by AD Voetbal.
Kylian Mbappé has left the French national team due to a knee injury, as confirmed by coach Zinédine Zidane after the match against Turkey, which ended 0-1 in favour of France. The news comes from Voetbalzone.
Cabo Verde's Vozinha, a 40-year-old goleiro, has been criticised for his role in Mali's third goal in a 3-1 defeat in the first round of the African Nations Cup qualifiers. The report comes from Globo Esporte Futebol.
Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, has initiated discussions with the country's football association, AFA, to renew his contract, which expires in December 2026, amid optimism for a possible agreement.
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a provisional measure that immediately prohibits the exploitation, offer, intermediation, and advertising of fixed-odds betting (sports and online games) in the country. This move comes as 16 of 20 Serie A teams have a betting company as their main sponsor, according to Olé.
Flamengo's director of football, José Boto, has revealed four players from the Portuguese league who could strengthen the Brazilian club, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The report is confirmed.
Mexico coach Rafael Márquez has defended the return of Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano, insisting that the LA Galaxy veteran can once again be a "difference-maker" for the national team. This statement comes from a news conference ahead of Mexico's friendly against Colombia on Saturday.
Gimnasia y Tiro, a club from Salta, Argentina, has announced a special challenge for its members during the halftime of their upcoming match against Atlético Rafaela, according to Olé. The challenge was announced on the club's social media.
England and Spain meet in the first round of the 2026/27 Nations League, according to Globo Esporte Futebol. The match pits the champions against the third-placed team from the last World Cup.
BBC Football reports that former Manchester City midfielder Rodri has expressed his confidence in the club's innocence regarding financial wrongdoing charges.