Erling Haaland to Miss Leeds United Clash. Major Blow for Manchester City

Manchester City has suffered a significant setback ahead of their away clash with Leeds United. Erling Haaland, the key component of the English champions' attack, has been ruled out due to an injury. The Norwegian's absence is a huge blow for Pep Guardiola, who is trying to keep pace with Arsenal in the title race. The Gunners are currently preparing for a derby match against Chelsea, with manager Mikel Arteta tempering expectations by stating that historical results will not matter on the pitch. Guardiola, in turn, is defending his decision to grant the players a three-day break before the decisive phase of the season, arguing it is necessary for the team's mental recovery. The race for the English championship (Premier League) is considered the most prestigious in Europe, and Manchester City has dominated it since 2017, winning titles consecutively under the leadership of Pep Guardiola. In the world of tennis, Daniil Medvedev won the tournament in Dubai under unusual circumstances. His final opponent, Tallon Griekspoor, withdrew from the competition, handing the Russian the title without a fight. Earlier, Medvedev impressively defeated Félix Auger-Aliassime. Controversy arose, however, at the match in Acapulco, where Terence Atmane was penalized with a point loss at a crucial moment for exceeding the time limit on his opponent's serve. Meanwhile, at the WTA tournament in Mérida, Jasmine Paolini eliminated Britain's Katie Boulter, advancing to the semifinals after capitalizing on her opponent's numerous errors. 5 — Benfica fans suspended for racism Serious image problems have hit Benfica Lisbon. The Portuguese club has suspended five fans for racist incidents that occurred during the Champions League match against Real Madrid. The case is ongoing, as the club continues to support Gianluca Prestianni, who is accused of insulting Vinícius Júnior, despite the player not admitting guilt. Meanwhile, a dangerous incident occurred during a friendly match for Inter Miami in Puerto Rico. Lionel Messi was tackled to the ground by a fan who invaded the pitch. Although security quickly subdued the attacker, the incident sparked a wave of discussion about the safety of global stars.