Barcelona’s Champions League campaign got off to a disastrous start with a 2-1 defeat to AS Monaco. A red card for Eric Garcia early in the game put them on the back foot, and Monaco capitalized on their advantage to secure a crucial victory in their return to the competition.
Wissam Ben Yedder, a prominent French footballer, has been taken into custody and will face trial for alleged sexual assault. The incident occurred in his car, and a woman born in 2001 has filed a lawsuit. This is not the first legal controversy Ben Yedder has faced, as he was previously charged with similar offenses. The trial is scheduled for October 15th.
AC Milan has strengthened their midfield with the arrival of French international Youssouf Fofana from AS Monaco on a four-year deal. The transfer fee, reportedly around 25 million euros, signals the end of manager Paulo Fonseca’s summer shopping spree as Milan prepares for their Serie A opener against Torino.
