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Following disciplinary proceedings against the German international, Barcelona have removed Marc-Andre ter Stegen from the club captain.

The 33-year-old had a back operation at the end of July, which was his last performance since June when he turned out for his country.

His disagreement with Barcelona may result from his unwillingness to let them share his medical information with La Liga, which might allow the club to sign more players based on how long he has been out of action.

Ter Stegen recently stated in a social media post that he would be out for three months, but La Liga rules state that a player must remain unactive for at least four months to qualify as a long-term absentee.

In addition to signing England international Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United, the La Liga champions have signed keeper Joan Garcia from Espanyol.

The club, in accordance with the sporting direction and the coaching staff, has decided to temporarily resign from his position as first-team captain until the matter is resolved, according to Barcelona.

The current vice-captain, Ronald Araujo, will take over the duties of the first captain during this time.

Benjamin Sesko has been signed by Manchester United for a sum of £73.7 million (85 million euros) through Red Bull Leipzig.

A guaranteed payment of £66.3 million (76. 5 million euros), with the rest being added on, is included in the agreement.

Before making his final move to Old Trafford, Sesko will now complete the paperwork, including a Friday medical.

The 22-year-old Slovenian international has made 87 starts for German side Leipzig and has also attracted interest from Newcastle.

For a combined fee of around £130 million, United have already signed forwards Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo this summer.

While Marcus Rashford’s entire £325, 000-a-week salary is being covered by his loan move to Barcelona, those payments have been put in place in a favorable manner so that United can continue to spend.

After Chelsea pulled out of a Jadon Sancho deal, United also received £5 million from them.

Additionally, United could raise another £50 million by selling Argentine winger Alejandro Garnacho, who is attracting interest from Chelsea and has been given a transfer deadline this summer.

Rasmus Hojlund, their main striker from last season, has been offered for sale for £40 million after only 14 Premier League goals in the last two years.

With 39 goals in 87 games, Sesko is currently the top scorer under the age of 23 among players in Europe’s top five leagues. He moved to Germany.

Florian Wirtz, who left Bayer Leverkusen for £100m this summer, is one step ahead of Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham and is five clear of him.

Sesko is big, strong, quick, agile, and a strong finisher, and not just because they both played for Salzburg.

champion of Italy. Player of the Year in the Serie A. endorsed by one of football’s most devoted supporters. Currently a nominee for the Ballon d’Or.

Scott McTominay would not want to wake up if the previous year had been his dream.

The 28-year-old Napoli and Scotland midfielder’s place on the 30-man shortlist for the best player in the world was announced 347 days after his last game for Manchester United.

That served as a substitute. Towards Brighton, away. In a 2-1 defeat.

However, McTominay was living the dream in Naples after moving for a bargain £25.7 million fee on August 30, while his boyhood club United struggled to finish in 15th place.

He won the league, finished the season with 12 goals, and McTominay was named Serie A’s MVP (most valuable player).

And it was McTominay’s stunning scissor kick against Cagliari on the final day of the season that helped Napoli win the title, much like something from a script.

A far cry from the Manchester United player who would have arguably been referred to as solid but unspectacular.

At Napoli, McTominay has unmistakably excelled. However, Antonio Conte made the tactical choice that made all of this possible.

He was a “water carrier,” as BBC pundit Pat Nevin put it. He was a defensive midfielder at Manchester United.

Before Steve Clarke began playing him in an attacking midfield position, Scotland even used him at center-back for a while.

And Conte seemed to enjoy it as well if it was good enough for Clarke.

McTominay, the joint league top-scoring midfielder, scored 12 goals in 34 Serie A games for Napoli.

In contrast, he had only managed 19 goals in United’s 178 Premier League games.

The best option when you have a number nine like Romelu Lukaku is to have him raid in the system of Conte, according to journalist Vincenzo Credendino, who spoke to BBC Sport in May.

In terms of duels won in Serie A and midfielders touched the ball in the opposition penalty area, McTominay was near the top.

You can compare McTominay to the dominant midfielders of Conte’s time, Credendino said. Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal each scored nine and ten goals during their first seasons with Juventus, 2011-12 and 2012-13, respectively.

McTominay, who is a member of Scotland through his father, enjoys life both on and off the field.

He joined Manchester United at the age of five after being born in Lancaster, north-west England.

After making 255 appearances for United, he made the decision to stand on his own two feet.

He recently mentioned living abroad and how it gives you more mental strength.

“My mother and I have always been very close, so I could travel wherever I wanted.”

It’s different because I live 1,500 miles away from my parents, my family, my sister, and my children, so it’s different, but in life you sometimes have to push yourself outside your comfort zone, and I’ve always taken advantage of that.

“If I can go anywhere, establish myself, and do well, why not?” “I would never want to be in my comfort zone. Who can I turn to for help with that?”

Billy Gilmour, his friend and Scotland teammate, is a plus. On the same day as McTominay’s arrival from Brighton, the midfielder joined Napoli.

The way you eat, the way you live, and everything else are completely different in this country, McTominay continued.

“I’m fortunate that Billy Gilmour, one of my close friends, has been fantastic with me. Along the way, we have encouraged each other and engaged in various activities.

The legends of Napoli are idolized in a way unique to other clubs, most notably Diego Maradona.

McTominay became the face of Conte’s revolution with the success of last season, which marked only Napoli’s fourth Serie A title.

A city center shrine bears his image on it.

San Ciro restaurant in Edinburgh have a Scotland flag bearing with the words ‘Napoli. McTominay. Pizza. In that order.’

The co-owner of the restaurant, Ciro Sartore, and his brother Santo, said: “Napoli fans love when a player commits to the city, and his kissing the Napoli badge shows how important the love and appreciation are to him. Of course, scoring a lot of goals is also beneficial.

He was reportedly known as McFratm (basically McBro), and one tattoo of his on a supporter’s leg went viral.

Before they settled on that one, he was also known as McTerminator, MacGyver, and apribottiglie (the bottle opener), and he claims that it is his favorite.

“Neapolitans are incredible people,” McTominay recently said.

They are so passionate, and people always say “Forza Napoli” and want to talk to you and strike up a conversation. They care because they always inspire you when you pitch.

“Every time we pitch on the pitch, it’s inspiring, and we want to push ourselves to win.”

champion of Italy. Player of the Year in the Serie A. endorsed by one of football’s most devoted supporters. Currently a nominee for the Ballon d’Or.

Scott McTominay would not want to wake up if the previous year had been his dream.

The 28-year-old Napoli and Scotland midfielder’s place on the 30-man shortlist for the best player in the world was announced 347 days after his last game for Manchester United.

That served as a substitute. Towards Brighton, away. In a 2-1 defeat.

However, McTominay was living the dream in Naples after moving for a bargain £25.7 million fee on August 30, while his boyhood club United struggled to finish in 15th place.

He won the league, finished the season with 12 goals, and McTominay was named Serie A’s MVP (most valuable player).

And it was McTominay’s stunning scissor kick against Cagliari on the final day of the season that helped Napoli win the title, much like something from a script.

A far cry from the Manchester United player who would have arguably been referred to as solid but unspectacular.

At Napoli, McTominay has unmistakably excelled. However, Antonio Conte made the tactical choice that made all of this possible.

He was a “water carrier,” as BBC pundit Pat Nevin put it. He was a defensive midfielder at Manchester United.

Before Steve Clarke began playing him in an attacking midfield position, Scotland even used him at center-back for a while.

And Conte seemed to enjoy it as well if it was good enough for Clarke.

McTominay, the joint league top-scoring midfielder, scored 12 goals in 34 Serie A games for Napoli.

In contrast, he had only managed 19 goals in United’s 178 Premier League games.

The best option when you have a number nine like Romelu Lukaku is to have him raid in the system of Conte, according to journalist Vincenzo Credendino, who spoke to BBC Sport in May.

In terms of duels won in Serie A and midfielders touched the ball in the opposition penalty area, McTominay was near the top.

You can compare McTominay to the dominant midfielders of Conte’s time, Credendino said. Claudio Marchisio and Arturo Vidal each scored nine and ten goals during their first seasons with Juventus, 2011-12 and 2012-13, respectively.

McTominay, who is a member of Scotland through his father, enjoys life both on and off the field.

He joined Manchester United at the age of five after being born in Lancaster, north-west England.

After making 255 appearances for United, he made the decision to stand on his own two feet.

He recently mentioned living abroad and how it gives you more mental strength.

“My mother and I have always been very close, so I could travel wherever I wanted.”

It’s different because I live 1,500 miles away from my parents, my family, my sister, and my children, so it’s different, but in life you sometimes have to push yourself outside your comfort zone, and I’ve always taken advantage of that.

“If I can go anywhere, establish myself, and do well, why not?” “I would never want to be in my comfort zone. Who can I turn to for help with that?”

Billy Gilmour, his friend and Scotland teammate, is a plus. On the same day as McTominay’s arrival from Brighton, the midfielder joined Napoli.

The way you eat, the way you live, and everything else are completely different in this country, McTominay continued.

“I’m fortunate that Billy Gilmour, one of my close friends, has been fantastic with me. Along the way, we have encouraged each other and engaged in various activities.

The legends of Napoli are idolized in a way unique to other clubs, most notably Diego Maradona.

McTominay became the face of Conte’s revolution with the success of last season, which marked only Napoli’s fourth Serie A title.

A city center shrine bears his image on it.

San Ciro restaurant in Edinburgh have a Scotland flag bearing with the words ‘Napoli. McTominay. Pizza. In that order.’

The co-owner of the restaurant, Ciro Sartore, and his brother Santo, said: “Napoli fans love when a player commits to the city, and his kissing the Napoli badge shows how important the love and appreciation are to him. Of course, scoring a lot of goals is also beneficial.

He was reportedly known as McFratm (basically McBro), and one tattoo of his on a supporter’s leg went viral.

Before they settled on that one, he was also known as McTerminator, MacGyver, and apribottiglie (the bottle opener), and he claims that it is his favorite.

“Neapolitans are incredible people,” McTominay recently said.

They are so passionate, and people always say “Forza Napoli” and want to talk to you and strike up a conversation. They care because they always inspire you when you pitch.

“Every time we pitch on the pitch, it’s inspiring, and we want to push ourselves to win.”

The Women’s Ballon d’Or, which is given to the best female footballer of the year, has nominated five of England’s winning squad for the Euro 2025 championship.

After the Lionesses successfully defended their title in Switzerland this summer, Captain Leah Williamson, Lucy Bronze, Alessia Russo, Chloe Kelly, and Hannah Hampton are all on the list.

Caroline Weir, a midfielder for Scotland for Real Madrid, is also included in the list.

With a broken leg, Chelsea full-back Bronze, 33, did the entire Euros.

One of England’s most renowned women’s footballers, Michelle Agyemang, has been nominated for the Women’s Kopa Trophy, which honors the best under-21 player.

The 19-year-old Arsenal forward was named the Euro 2025 young player of the year after scoring late equalizers against Italy and Sweden in the quarter-final.

Hampton is also a nominee for the best goalkeeper award at Women’s Yachine. The 24-year-old was a key player in Chelsea’s domestic treble-winning campaign and England’s triumph at the Euros.

Sandy Baltimore, a winger from France, and Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, a midfielder from Sweden, are other Blues players who have received nominations.

Both Aitana Bonmati, a Spaniard and Alexia Putellas, a Barcelona teammate and two-time Olympian, are also nominated.

The nominations for Women’s Team Coach of the Year include Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers, Chelsea manager Sonia Bompastor, and Lionesses manager Sarina Wiegman.

Lucy Bronze (Chelsea, England)

Barbra Banda (Zambia’s Orlando Pride)

Barcelona, Spain’s Aitana Bonmati

(Chelsea, France) Sandy Baltimore

(Arsenal, Spain) Mariona Caldentey

Klara Buhl (Germany’s Bayern Munich)

Washington Spirit, Italy’s Sofia Cantore

(Arsenal, Australia) Steph Cately

Melchie Dumornay (Haiti)

Temwa Chawinga (Malawi’s Kansas City Current)

United States’ Arsenal resident Emily Fox

Cristiana Girelli (Italiana)

Esther Gonzalez (Spain’s Gotham FC)

Caroline Graham Hansen (Norway)

Spain’s Patricia Guijarro

Brazilian-born Amanda Gutierres (Palmeiras)

Hannah Hampton (England) (Chelsea)

Pernille Harder (Danish Bayern Munich)

United States’ Lindsey Heaps

Chloe Kelly (England’s Arsenal)

Marta (Brazilian Pride):

Frida Maanum (Norway)

Barcelona, Poland’s Ewa Pajor

Clara Mateo (France’s Paris FC)

Alessia Russo (Arsenal, England)

Spain’s Claudia Pina

Barcelona, Spain’s Alexia Putellas

Johanna Rytting Kaneryd (Sweden’s Cheslea)

Real Madrid, Scotland’s Caroline Weir

(Arsenal and Spain) Mariona Caldentey

Caldentey may have lost in the Euros final, but she did well in her first year at Arsenal, winning the Champions League with seven goals and being named the WSL’s player of the year.

Barcelona and Spain’s Aitana Bonmati

Bonmati, who has already won two times in the past, won a domestic treble with Barcelona last year. She made her mark at the Euros by winning the tournament’s semi-final against Germany and receiving the Player of the Tournament award after recovering from a viral meningitis.

Alessia Russo (Arsenal and England)

Russo was the WSL’s top scorer with 12 goals, which was significant in Arsenal’s triumphant Champions League run. Although the striker only scored twice at Euro 2025, her equalizer against Spain was crucial in regaining momentum in the final.

Spain and Barcelona’s Alexia Putellas

With a strong group stage performance at Euro 2025, Putellas, who won the award in 2021 and 2022, highlighted her Ballon d’Or credentials once more with three goals and four assists. As Barcelona completed a domestic treble last year, she contributed more assists (11) than any other player in Liga F.

Chloe Kelly (England and Arsenal)

Scott McTominay, a former Manchester United midfielder, has received a nomination for the 2025 men’s Ballon d’Or.

One of the 30 candidates for the prize was the Napoli and Scotland player, and the winner will be announced on September 22.

McTominay’s nomination comes less than a year after he was allowed to leave Manchester United for Napoli in a £25 million move.

With his nomination, McTominay becomes the first Scot shortlisted since 1987’s Ally McCoist, a former Rangers striker.

McTominay, 28, won the Serie A player of the year award 12 times in 34 league games.

After Hansi Flick’s side won La Liga last term, Barcelona’s 18-year-old Lamine Yamal and Brazilian team-mate Raphinha are the two strongest adversaries.

Rodri, the current recipient of the award, misses out after missing the majority of last season with a knee injury, but team-mate Erling Haaland is up for the honor.

Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, and Mohamed Salah are among the nominees for the Arsenal duo, respectively, and Viktor Gyokeres and Viktor Rice and Viktor Gyokeres for the Liverpool team.

The best male coach, whether at a club or national level, receives the Johan Cruyff Trophy.

The best male goalkeeper receives the Yashin Trophy.

The best male player under the age of 21 is given the Kopa Trophy.