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Brazil’s Alisson to Return to Liverpool after Head Injury against Colombia

Brazil's goalkeeper #01 Alisson gives instructions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Colombia, at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, on March 20, 2025. (AFP)
Brazil's goalkeeper #01 Alisson gives instructions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Colombia, at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, on March 20, 2025. (AFP)
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Brazil’s Alisson to Return to Liverpool after Head Injury against Colombia

Brazil's goalkeeper #01 Alisson gives instructions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Colombia, at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, on March 20, 2025. (AFP)
Brazil's goalkeeper #01 Alisson gives instructions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup South American qualifiers football match between Brazil and Colombia, at the Mane Garrincha stadium in Brasilia, on March 20, 2025. (AFP)

Brazil goalkeeper Alisson, who was forced off the field after a clash of heads during Thursday's 2-1 win over Colombia in a World Cup qualifier, has left the national team and will return to his club Liverpool, the Premier League side said on Friday.

Alisson and Colombia defender Davinson Sanchez both collapsed after clashing heads during the second half. Medical staff rushed onto the pitch to treat them, before both players were substituted.

Media reports said Alisson, 32, was taken off as a precaution after feeling dizzy following the injury.

"Alisson is travelling back to Merseyside and will undergo assessment from the Reds' medical staff," Liverpool said in a statement.

Alisson later played down fears of a serious injury.

"Hey guys, just to let you know I'm fine! Just have to follow the protocols! Thanks for the messages," he posted on his Instagram story.

Brazil are second in the table in the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, with the top six set to directly qualify for the next year's finals.

Liverpool, who have a 12-point lead at the top of the Premier League standings, host Everton on April 2.

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ATP Chairman Gaudenzi Re-elected to 3rd Term that Will Run Through 2028

FILE - ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi stands at the end of the singles tennis final match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
FILE - ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi stands at the end of the singles tennis final match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
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ATP Chairman Gaudenzi Re-elected to 3rd Term that Will Run Through 2028

FILE - ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi stands at the end of the singles tennis final match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)
FILE - ATP President Andrea Gaudenzi stands at the end of the singles tennis final match of the ATP World Tour Finals, in Turin, Italy, Nov. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni, File)

Andrea Gaudenzi was re-elected as chairman of the ATP men's professional tennis tour on Thursday, giving him a third term that runs through 2028.

Gaudenzi, a former player, first took over the tour in January 2020. The ATP says total annual player compensation for tour-level events has climbed by $100 million during his tenure to roughly $270 million in 2025 — and to $400 million when Grand Slam tournaments are included.

“When I reflect on what we’ve achieved, I see a sport with stronger foundations than ever, underpinned by record growth that speaks to tennis’s potential,” Gaudenzi said in a statement.

“Now is the time to keep pushing,” The Associated Press quoted him as saying.

Key changes during his time in charge have included adding profit-sharing at ATP Masters 1000 events and the introduction of 12-day Masters tournaments.

Saudi Arabia will host a new ATP Masters tournament, expected to debut in 2028 — the first addition to the men’s tennis tour’s premium series since its founding in 1990.

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Gnabry Extends Bayern Munich Deal Until 2028

Germany forward Serge Gnabry (Reuters)
Germany forward Serge Gnabry (Reuters)
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Gnabry Extends Bayern Munich Deal Until 2028

Germany forward Serge Gnabry (Reuters)
Germany forward Serge Gnabry (Reuters)

Germany forward Serge Gnabry has extended his contract at Bayern Munich by two years until 2028, the club announced Thursday.

Gnabry, 30, has been at the Bavarian giants since 2017, after stints at several clubs including Arsenal, West Brom and Werder Bremen. His contract was set to expire in the summer.

The forward has won six Bundesliga titles in Munich along with the Champions League.

After reports Gnabry was set to leave the club, he has put together an impressive season, scoring six goals and supplying five assists in 15 league matches.

Gnabry has struck up a partnership at Bayern with Harry Kane and wingers Michael Olise and Luis Diaz, forming a lethal attack for the Bundesliga leaders.

"We're a real unit and can achieve something big," Gnabry said in a statement, adding he "never thought" he would spend a decade with Bayern.

"The reasons to renew my contract are the team, the coaches, the whole club, the fans, the city and the environment. I feel very much at home at Bayern."

Gnabry has scored 100 goals across 311 appearances for Bayern in all competitions, adding 69 assists.

According to AFP, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl called Gnabry "one of the absolute pillars of this team".

"He's won it all with this club and still wants more. That makes him a role model. He represents Bayern," said Eberl.

Gnabry has re-established himself as a key member of the Germany team under Julian Nagelsmann after missing out on Euro 2024 on home soil due to injury. He has scored 25 times in 57 caps.

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FIFA Reports Record of 5,973 Int’l Transfers in January Window

01 February 2026, United Kingdom, London: FIFA Women's Champions Cup trophy seen on display after the FIFA Women's Champions Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Corinthians at Emirates Stadium. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa
01 February 2026, United Kingdom, London: FIFA Women's Champions Cup trophy seen on display after the FIFA Women's Champions Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Corinthians at Emirates Stadium. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa
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FIFA Reports Record of 5,973 Int’l Transfers in January Window

01 February 2026, United Kingdom, London: FIFA Women's Champions Cup trophy seen on display after the FIFA Women's Champions Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Corinthians at Emirates Stadium. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa
01 February 2026, United Kingdom, London: FIFA Women's Champions Cup trophy seen on display after the FIFA Women's Champions Cup final soccer match between Arsenal and Corinthians at Emirates Stadium. Photo: Adam Davy/PA Wire/dpa

A record number of 5,973 international transfers were recorded in the January trading window for men’s soccer, according to a FIFA report released Thursday.

That marks a 3% increase from the previous year in global deals between clubs in the countries that are processed by FIFA, The Associated Press reported.

However, the total spending was down about 18% from last year's record, to $1.95 billion. That's still some 20% more than the previous record from January 2023, FIFA said.

In women’s soccer, clubs spent more than $10 million on international transfers, up 85% from the previous record a year ago, while the number of international transfers was down by 6% to 420.

England tops spending English clubs were again the biggest spenders with a $363 million outlay on transfer fees and recouped just $150 million by selling players to clubs in other countries. Italy followed in second with $283 million, with Brazil, Germany, and France also making the top five.

French clubs benefited most, earning $218 million in transfer sales, followed by Italy, Brazil, England and Spain.

In the United States, clubs spent $99 million and took in $48 million in transfer fees, according to the FIFA research.

English women’s clubs also topped the spending with over $5 million, and also were the biggest earners.