Offside Torque

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has been inadvertently breaking a little-known La Liga clothing rule in every game he plays. Since his summer move from Borussia Dortmund, Bellingham has emerged as a key player for Los Blancos, scoring 13 goals in 16 league games and helping the team lead the table.

Karim Benzema's recent absence from training and his unexpected demands have put him in the spotlight. After a significant defeat against Cristiano Ronaldo's team, the French striker made crucial ultimatums that could potentially mark the end of his tenure with the Saudi Pro League champions. Despite starting the season well with 9 goals in 15 league games, criticism has mounted against Benzema, particularly following a penalty miss in the Club World Cup.

Lionel Messi's journey to World Cup glory was laden with hurdles and unwarranted criticism from his own country's fans, as revealed in a recent Netflix documentary by his teammate Sergio Busquets. La Pulga, celebrated as one of the greatest players of all time, faced severe backlash for Argentina's struggles, becoming a target for fans' frustration.

Get ready for a soccer spectacle next summer as Paris Saint-Germain navigates the Kylian Mbappe conundrum. Despite PSG's initial calm, recent reports reveal a twist – Mbappe's market value taking a hit. Real Madrid smells opportunity.

In Arsenal's recent 2-0 loss to West Ham, VAR's inability to definitively rule on the ball going out of play for the Hammers' controversial opening goal sparked uproar. Tomas Soucek netted at the 13-minute mark, followed by Konstantinos Mavropanos securing a 2-0 lead in the second half. Despite Arsenal's dominance in the opposition box, touching it 77 times, they couldn't stage a comeback.

In a jaw-dropping move, Cristiano Ronaldo elevated the Saudi League to unprecedented heights with his historic $500 million contractwith Al Nassr. Surprisingly, this colossal deal came at no cost to the Saudi club's budget, leaving fans in awe. Now, the secret behind this groundbreaking transfer has been unveiled by a Saudi executive.

FIFA has issued a stern warning to Brazil, cautioning that the country's national teams and clubs may face suspension from international competitions. Despite Brazil's rich history in football, winning the Men's World Cup five times and the Copa America nine times, the nation's football landscape is under threat.

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently embroiled in a formidable $1 billion class-action lawsuit in the U.S. The legal action stems from his promotion of a non-fungible token (NFT) collaboration with cryptocurrency exchange Binance on social media.

Brazil and Al-Hilal standout Neymar Jr. has parted ways with his partner and mother of his daughter, Bruna Biancardi, mere days after being embroiled in controversy for allegedly soliciting explicit content from OnlyFans star Aline Farias. The leaked X-rated chat with Neymar was shared on social media by the OnlyFans model.

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who recently acquired a 25% stake in Manchester United, has reached out to various fan groups in the wake of the confirmed investment. The INEOS boss, along with his team, is set to oversee football operations while leaving commercial aspects to the Glazers.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has offered an apology to Kalvin Phillips for his limited playing time since the midfielder's £45 million move from Leeds United in 2022. Phillips has yet to start a game this season and has faced speculation about a potential January exit. Guardiola, while praising Phillips' character and professionalism, admitted his own regret for the decision. He expressed a desire for Phillips to stay beyond January, emphasizing the midfielder's positive attitude and work ethic.

Former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiaales is facing accusations of inappropriately touching England players following the Women's World Cup final. FIFA, in recently released documents justifying a three-year ban imposed on Rubiaales for an alleged forced kiss on Jenni Hermoso and conduct during the final, revealed further incidents involving Lucy Bronze and Laura Coombs. Football Association's chair, Debbie Hewitt, alleges that Rubiaales cupped and stroked Coombs' face and seemingly forcefully kissed Lucy Bronze on her face.

Brazilian soccer sensation Neymar Jr. has found himself entangled in a scandal after alleged intimate texts with an OnlyFans model, Aline Farias, were leaked on social media. The incident, occurring just weeks after Neymar's breakup with long-time girlfriend Bruna Biancardi, has drawn sharp criticism from former Brazilian player turned media personality, José Ferreira Neto.

Cristiano Ronaldo's move to Saudi Arabia brought immense joy to fans, but a prominent journalist in the Gulf Country suggests a different narrative. Speculations arise that referees might be intentionally denying Ronaldo's legitimate goals, aiming to prompt his departure from the nation.