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How Did the International Break Go for Real Madrid’s International Stars?

The fifth and final international break of 2025 has now officially concluded. Full focus will return to club football with Real Madrid participating in La Liga, the Champions League, Copa Del Rey and Supercopa de Espana before the next break in March of 2026.

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Thierry Henry Talks the Arsenal Standards He Had to Meet on Day One

Arsenal are enjoying a strong start to the 2025/26 season and currently sit four points clear at the top of the Premier League table, with only one defeat in all competitions, against Liverpool.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 18

Tottenham Get Concerning Update Before PSG Game in Champions League

PSG aren’t the only team struggling with injuries ahead of their crucial Champions League clash with Tottenham. Spurs manager Thomas Frank faces another setback as midfielder Pape Matar Sarr has returned to London after suffering an injury on international duty.

Leeds United News / Caught Offside / November 18

Asking price has been set: Leeds plotting move for 14-goal star in January

Leeds United are looking to improve their attacking unit during the January transfer window, and they have identified Troy Parrott as a target. According to a report from De Telegraaf, an offer of around £16 million could be enough to get the deal done.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / November 18

Tottenham suffers fresh injury blow ahead of Arsenal game

Tottenham have suffered a setback ahead of their upcoming match against Arsenal, as Pape Sarr appears to have picked up an injury. The midfielder had joined the Senegal national team during the international break, with their first fixture against Brazil taking place at the Emirates.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / November 18

USA vs. Uruguay Is More Than Just a Friendly — Here's Why

Things are looking up for the United States men’s national team. Saturday’s 2-1 victory over Paraguay extended USA’s undefeated streak to four consecutive games.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / November 18

Report: Barcelona keen on a bargain move for 25-year-old Liverpool target

Barcelona are interested in signing the Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. The 25-year-old has been linked with several top clubs in recent months. He will be out of contract at the end of the season, and he has decided not to sign an extension with Crystal Palace.

Borussia Monchengladbach News / Sunderland on SI / November 18

Sunderland Eye a Young Defender With Champions League Experience

The hope of Sunderland to reach the UEFA Champions League someday with this project led by Regis Le Bris seems to be the desired dream of the team, competing in the best way in the Premier League to achieve it.

Soccer News / PSG Talk / November 18

Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembélé Get Strong Ballon d’Or Take From Real Madrid Icon

Dembélé’s only serious threat to winning the Ballon d’Or was Barcelona star Lamine Yamal. While the teenager had his backers, it would be the Frenchman who would win.

Crystal Palace News / Caught Offside / November 18

Crystal Palace make January decision regarding 22-year-old ace

Crystal Palace signed Christantus Uche from Getafe during the summer transfer window. The 22-year-old joined the club on loan, but he has not been able to hold down a regular starting spot.

Real Sociedad News / To The Lane And Back / November 18

€60m deemed enough for Tottenham to land La Liga winger

Thomas Frank’s need to bolster the wide areas of the pitch has become increasingly evident during Tottenham Hotspur’s mixed start to the 2025/26 campaign.

Aston Villa News / Caught Offside / November 18

Liverpool could make transfer decision regarding 22-year-old midfielder in January

Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott joined Aston Villa on loan during the summer transfer window. Aston Villa have an option to make the move permanent should certain conditions be met.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / November 18

Kieran Tierney screamer seals Scotland’s qualification for World Cup

Celtic’s Kieran Tierney scored an injury time screamer to secure Scotland’s qualification for the World Cup in 2026. The fullback was a second half substitute coming on at right back, replacing Aaron Hickey.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 18

Francesco Totti picks between Nico Paz, Kenan Yildiz and Matias Soule

Nico Paz, Kenan Yildiz and Matias Soule are increasingly recognised as three of the finest young players currently emerging in Serie A, and Juventus take particular pride in having developed two of them.

One question for Manchester City has a £65 million answer

Lyall Thomas and Mark McAdam reported earlier this week for Sky Sports that Manchester City, alongside Tottenham and Liverpool, were monitoring Bournemouth’s versatile attacking powerhouse Antoine Semenyo ahead of the January transfer window.

Soccer News / Esteemed Kompany / November 18

Trying to figure out where one Manchester City player fits into the City squad is no easy task

To say that the 25/26 season has been frustrating for Omar Marmoush would be an understatement. The Egyptian international suffered a knee injury on international duty earlier this season which saw him miss a significant chunk of the beginning of this season.

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Crystal Palace News / To The Lane And Back / November 18

Jamie O’Hara calls on Tottenham to go big in January; key player can change fortunes

Tottenham Hotspur have been considering a January swoop for highly-rated Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo. The future of Antoine Semenyo is set to be a hot topic in the January transfer window.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / November 18

Liverpool have ‘pretty much wrapped up’ another ‘fantastic signing’; Real Madrid admitted defeat

Liverpool have ‘pretty much wrapped up’ Marc Guehi’s transfer despite interest from Real Madrid, according to Bruno Alemany. The Merseysiders narrowly missed out on signing the Crystal Palace centre-back in the summer transfer window.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / November 18

Pundit names Arsenal man as one of the top five in Premier League

Ben Foster has identified David Raya as one of the top five goalkeepers currently playing in the Premier League. Since his move from Brentford to Arsenal, Raya has impressed consistently, securing back-to-back Golden Glove awards and establishing himself as one of the most reliable custodians in the league.

Nottingham Forest News / Extratime Talk / November 18