Squad Selection
Monaco omits Paul Pogba from Champions League squad
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Paul Pogba has been left out of AS Monaco's Champions League squad for the latter stages of the competition, amid ongoing recovery from a calf injury. The 32-year-old Frenchman, who joined Monaco in June 2025 after a reduced doping ban, has played just 30 minutes this season. Monaco will face Paris Saint-Germain in the play-offs without him.
Iran have left striker Sardar Azmoun out of their 2026 World Cup squad. The decision follows reports of perceived disloyalty to the government.
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Following Tuesday's announcement of the 22-player Tre Kronor squad for the Fortuna Hockey Games, coach Sam Hallam addressed questions over selections like Viggo Björck and Sascha Boumedienne, whose fathers have federation ties. Hallam insisted all picks were merit-based, rejecting nepotism claims.