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Tony Popovic has named fit-again defender Alessandro Circati and debutant Paul Okon-Engstler in his 26-man Socceroos squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Chelsea, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain are in competition for Benfica defender Tomás Araújo. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.Foot

ESPN looks at which players might transfer clubs to play in the 2025 Club World Cup before the tournament gets underway.

Star striker Viktor Gyökeres helped to lead Sporting CP to their second consecutive Portuguese league title after Benfica was held off on the final day of the season on Saturday.

Sporting will have to wait until the final day of the Primeira Liga season as they bid to retain their title after being held to a 1-1 draw at second-placed rivals Benfica on Saturday.

Liverpool have ensured there has been no Premier League title race to speak of, but there are leagues across Europe heading for white-knuckle finales.

Stewart Robson thinks Barcelona are the most exciting team to watch in the Champions league and heaps praise on Lamine Yamal.

Craig Burley says Benfica's open style of play made them the perfect opponents for Barcelona, who advance to the Champions League quarterfinals.

Lamine Yamal and Raphinha were the stars as Barcelona qualified for the last eight of the UEFA Champions League, on a day full of emotions.

Raphinha scored twice and Lamine Yamal netted with a stunning strike as a superb Barcelona dismantled Benfica 3-1 in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday, advancing to the quarter-finals with a 4-1 aggregate victory.