Meanwhile, Fran Fernandez earned the accolade of best coach for the round, marking the third time he has received this honor since the start of the season.
Andrea Maldera announced the squad for the upcoming matches of the Ukraine national team, including five newcomers in his selection.
Across Europe, Mauricio Pochettino called for Chelsea’s title to be stripped and awarded to Tottenham, referring to events from the distant past.
Raffaele Pelladino was appointed as the new manager of Bologna. Reports suggested that Dynamo Kyiv had considered him as a candidate.
A trio of Real Madrid players sparked a political controversy by choosing not to support the residents of Ceuta.
On the global stage, the iconic James Rodriguez departed from the Colombia national team, reportedly disheartened following the World Cup.
Three players from the Ukrainian Premier League received call-ups to the Venezuela national team, with Gleyker Mendoza of Shakhtar being the most prominent among them.
Lionel Messi is set to play his farewell match for the Argentina national team in early October, with plans underway for a truly extraordinary event.
In other sports news, Yaroslava Mahuchikh has been nominated for the title of Europe’s best female athlete, facing competition from nine other contenders.
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