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FC Fassell players were denied entry into Algeria due to visa issues ahead of their CAF Champions League match against MC Alger. The team was held at the airport's passport control lodge after immigration officials recalled the delegation, citing a lack of valid visas for entry.

Here's what went wrong¹:
- *Visa Payment Issue*: The Algerian Football Federation attempted to pay for the visas in Algerian Dinar instead of Euros, leading to the rejection of the payment.
- *Team Stranded*: FC Fassell players and officials were stuck at the airport for over three hours, growing increasingly frustrated.
- *Next Steps Uncertain*: The team's participation in the upcoming match on September 27 hangs in the balance, pending a resolution to the visa issue.

The Liberian side, known as the Soccer Missionaries, had initially cleared immigration but were later detained due to the visa dispute. The situation is becoming increasingly unbearable for the players and staff, who are now considering returning to Liberia.

There's no information available about Lamine Yamal planning to host a party if he wins the Ballon d'Or tonight. In fact, the Ballon d'Or ceremony is set to take place in Paris tonight, and Lamine Yamal is one of the top contenders for the award, alongside Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha.

According to current betting odds, Ousmane Dembele is slightly favored to win, but Lamine Yamal's impressive performances, including scoring twice in Spain's 5-4 win over France in the Nations League semi-finals, have made a strong case for him. Let's see how it unfolds.

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Will FC fasell qualify for the champion league?

FC Fassell's qualification for the Champions League depends on their performance in the current CAF Champions League qualification process, specifically against MC Alger. Here's the current status👇
- Current Standing: FC Fassell drew 0-0 with MC Alger in the first leg of the qualification round.
- Next Match: The return leg is scheduled for September 27, 2025, where MC Alger will host FC Fassell.
- Historical Context: Liberian clubs have struggled to qualify against North African teams, with only Invincible Eleven managing a 0-0 draw against Morocco's Royal Armed Forces in 1988.

To qualify, FC Fassell needs to:
- Win the return leg against MC Alger or achieve a score that puts them ahead on aggregate.
- Overcome the North African jinx, considering the historical trend of Liberian clubs struggling against teams from this region.

Given the competitive nature of the Champions League, FC Fassell's journey will be closely watched, especially with their determination to break the barrier and reach the group stage, a feat no Liberian club has achieved before.

Ousmane Dembélé is currently the favorite to win the Ballon d'Or 2025. He played a crucial role in PSG's Champions League win, scoring eight goals and adding six assists. His impressive performance in the tournament, particularly in the semifinals against Arsenal and the final against Inter, has strengthened his case for the award.

Other top contenders include¹ ² ³:
- *Lamine Yamal*: The 18-year-old Barcelona sensation has been phenomenal, showcasing exceptional skill and dominance on the field. He's considered a dark horse in the competition, especially after his Nations League heroics against France.
- *Raphinha*: The Brazilian winger had an outstanding season with Barcelona, scoring 34 goals and providing 25 assists in 57 games. His impressive stats make him a strong contender.
- *Vitinha*: The PSG midfielder has been instrumental in the team's success, controlling the tempo of the game and providing crucial assists. His performances in the Champions League and Nations League have caught the attention of voters.
- *Mohamed Salah*: Despite a slight dip in form towards the end of the season, Salah's overall performance, including winning the Premier League Golden Boot, keeps him in the running.

Other notable players in the running include:
- *Achraf Hakimi*: PSG's right-back has been electrifying, scoring crucial goals and providing assists.
- *Cole Palmer*: Chelsea's Cole Palmer had a stellar Club World Cup, helping his team win the title.
- *Khvicha Kvaratskhelia*: The Georgian winger has been impressive, contributing to PSG's success in various competitions.

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Fermin Lopez, the Barcelona midfielder, has suffered an iliopsoas muscle injury in his left leg. He's expected to be out of action for around three weeks. The injury occurred during Barcelona's 3-0 win over Getafe on September 21, 2025, when Fermin was substituted in and felt a sharp pain in his groin in the final moments of the game.

*Injury Details:*
*Type of Injury:* Iliopsoas muscle injury in the left leg
*Expected Recovery Time:* Around three weeks
*Matches Likely to Miss:* Real Oviedo, Real Sociedad, Sevilla in La Liga, and the Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain

Coach Hansi Flick has confirmed that Fermin will undergo tests to determine the extent of the injury, and the player is expected to return to action after the next international break in October.¹

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All the thoughts that come to mind,
Don't let them get stuck in your mind.
Stay calm, and sleep peacefully
Because the night is here.
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Ancelotti: We can’t make excuses, it's not good enough; the squad is closed

Ancelotti attends the press conference after the match and answers questions about the team's performance.

Carlo Ancelotti: “I think the first half was bad. We struggled to find balance. I haven't seen any improvement compared to Mallorca. We have to look for solutions and I think we will find them.”

"The team is not well-balanced, we are not quick in moving the ball, we have a hard time recovering it… We have to find a quick solution"

“We need to find a fast solution. The first half especially was bad. I have to be clearer about field strategies to give clarity to the players"

On Transfer, the head coach reveals there will be no other singings, "The squad is CLOSED."

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France team for the international break as been announced.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭 explained:

✅36 clubs will participate in the Champions League league phase (𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲).

✅ The teams will play eight matches in the new league phase (𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲).

✅They will no longer play three opponents twice – home and away (like the 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲)

✅Teams will instead face fixtures against 𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀.

✅Half of the matches (4 matches) will be played at home and the other half (4 matches) will be played away.

🔹𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬

✅The results of each match will decide the overall ranking in the new league

✅The top eight sides in the league will qualify 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 for the round of 16.

✅Teams finishing in 9th to 24th place will compete in a 𝘁𝘄𝗼-𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 knock-out phase play-off to secure their path to the last 16.

✅Teams that finish 25th or lower in the overall ranking will be eliminated, with 𝗻𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 to the UEFA Europa League.

✅From the round of 16 onwards, the competition will continue to follow its existing format of knockout rounds (𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲-𝗮𝗻𝗱-𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆)

Coach Mario Marinica has invited 32 home-based players to begin training in preparation for the Lone Star's upcoming fixtures against Togo and Algeria in the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers.

The training session is set to start on Monday, 19 August.

Liberia will take on Togo away on 6 September and later host Algeria on 10 September at the SKD Sports Complex.

List of invited players👇🏼:

𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬
Abdulai Koulibaly - Global Pharma
Teddy Kollie - Watanga FC
Tommy Songo - LISCR FC
Sekou Bayoh- LPRC OILERS

𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
Philip Tarnue - Watanga FC
Sabastin Teclar - LISCR FC
Kemoh Kamara - FC Bea Mountain
Musa Sesay- Paynesville FC
Jah Nyanforh - Black Man Warrior
Alexander Curtis- Watanga FC
Natus Swen- Nimba FC
Sekou Kanneh- Wologisi FC
Jusu Dukuly - Watanga FC
Mephaine Dolo- Invincible Eleven
Tupee Darwoe- Paynesville FC
Ayetay Yangbe- Paynesville FC
Nelson Laomie- Watanga FC
Victor Mantor- Zion Young Defender

𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
Abdulai Bility - Heaven Eleven FC
Chauncy Freeman - Watanga FC
Osman Sean Barry - Heaven Eleven FC
Sheku Sheriff - LISCR FC
Nuch Zohn- Watanga FC
Sclem Quiah - Invincible Eleven
Marvin Blapoh - Global Pharma
Lawrence Kumeh- Paynesville FC

𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬
Terry P. Sackor - FC Fassell
William Gibson - Heaven Eleven
Clement Zubah - Mighty Barrolle
Mark Yallah - FC Fassell
Blamo Weah- Paynesville FC
Emmanuel Sieh- Watanga FC