The German giants have dropped points just once this season, against Union Berlin before the November international break, while Arsenal's campaign has been close to flawless as well.
FIFA clarified that any comparable misconduct within the next year would automatically activate the remaining two matches of the ban.
Remarkably, going down to 10 men seemed to galvanize Everton. Just 16 minutes after the red card, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall produced a composed finish in the 29th minute to put the visitors ahead.
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Curaao salvaged a 0-0 draw with Jamaica to become the smallest nation by population to qualify for a World Cup and will be joined by CONCACAF sides Panama and Haiti which also booked their spots.
Spain will be without several key players for the international window, including Pedri, Rodri, Dani Carvajal, and Lamine Yamal, all sidelined by injury.
India's squad for Dhaka includes Australia-born forward Ryan Williams, who recently secured an Indian passport.
Newcastle striker Nick Woltemade, who has scored three goals in seven appearances for Germany, is set to lead the attack again.
The Azzurri have appeared in 18 of 22 past World Cups, earning four titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006) and finishing in the top four eight times.
The Landslaget are in strong form and will be determined to repeat their success against Italy. Despite being the away team, Norway will be confident heading into this clash.
Canada, Mexico, and the United States automatically qualify as tournament hosts, filling three guaranteed spots.
With the field expanded to 48 teams for the USA-Mexico-Canada hosts, 29 teams have already secured their berths.
The dismissal guarantees Ronaldo will miss Portugal's final qualifier against Armenia and could face a three-match suspension for violent conduct.
Portugal will be without key attackers Pedro Neto and Pedro Gonçalves, who have returned to their clubs, Chelsea and Sporting CP, due to injury.
One of the biggest weeks in Norwegian soccer for a generation risks being distracted by the admission from a leading player that he is likely to be convicted of sharing an illegal video.
The opening game of the 2028 European Championship will be staged in Cardiff at the National Stadium of Wales, organizers confirmed.
According to the case filed at London's High Court, Tuanzebe alleges that Manchester United failed to manage stress fractures in his spine correctly.
The German football federation (DFB) wants compensation when players opt to represent other countries after representing Germany at youth levels.
The federation clarified that it had only received a medical report late that night, recommending 7-10 days of rest.
Manager Gattuso reportedly hoped to include him in the national squad, but the forward opted to focus on his club.