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Real Madrid’s medical services diagnosed Fede Valverde with a severe trauma to his left ankle after the 20 September Madrid derby; further tests were scheduled in the following hours.
The RFEF board unanimously approved extending Luis de la Fuente’s contract so he remains linked to the federation until 2032, covering Euro 2028, the 2030 World Cup and Euro 2032.
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka admitted obtaining a Covid-19 vaccination certificate improperly in 2022, apologised, and will miss four Nations League matches after a joint decision with the SFV as Lucerne prosecutors investigate.
Gabri Veiga, Victor Froholdt and Hwang In-beom scored as FC Porto beat 10-man Benfica 3-1 at the Estádio do Dragão, extending a perfect Liga Portugal start.
Alejandro Grimaldo’s penalty and Jonathan David’s finish gave Atlético Madrid a 2-1 derby win over 10-man Real Madrid, lifting them above their city rivals in La Liga.
Tests have confirmed a left quadriceps muscle injury for Andreas Christensen, who left Saturday’s win at Sevilla early and will miss the coming weeks.
Juventus say goalkeeper Kamil Grabara tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during training and will hold orthopaedic consultations to decide treatment.
Manchester City maintained their perfect Premier League start with a dramatic 5-3 victory over Sunderland at the Etihad Stadium, despite a remarkable hat-trick from Brian Brobbey.