Antoine Griezmann’s run of playing at least a minute in the last 84 matches for France’s national team will end after the Atlético Madrid star has been pulled out of the squad with an ankle injury.
Real Madrid defender Nacho has been given a three-game suspension, leaving the club with just one senior available centre-back ahead of a run of crucial league games, including the Clasico against Barcelona.
Palmeiras have finally completed the signing of Barcelona striker Vitor Roque for an initial €25 million ($26m) after FIFA gave the green light for the transfer to take place.