Alfie Holt, 20, a Man Utd fan, has been banned from football for three years and fined £120 after admitting to slapping Jack Grealish at Old Trafford. Holt claimed Grealish insulted him, an accusation the City star denies.
The family of Atletico Madrid's Nahuel Molina survived a terrifying armed home invasion in Argentina. Eight masked assailants threatened them, leading to a police shootout. Three suspects have been arrested, highlighting growing risks for footballers' families.
Bayern's Jamal Musiala sustained a severe ankle injury in their Club World Cup loss to PSG. Coach Vincent Kompany was furious, and captain Manuel Neuer criticized Donnarumma's challenge and perceived disrespect, adding to Bayern's 2-0 defeat.
Intense Miami heat forced 10 Juventus players to request substitutions during their Real Madrid match. The extreme conditions are sparking broader concerns about player safety and game scheduling in the ongoing Club World Cup.
