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Jadon Sancho heading for a Dortmund return?
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![](/<figure><img alt="Champions League: Barça boycotts Stamford Bridge!" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/5142d2cd15c958cd3694e5876af46f42" data-uuid="e051ba2f-dc21-3dcf-bd9f-c90cbff7ca87"><figcaption>Champions League: Barça boycotts Stamford Bridge!</figcaption></figure><p>Champions League: FC Barcelona refuses to train at Stamford Bridge</p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/5142d2cd15c958cd3694e5876af46f42" width="0" data-uuid="e051ba2f-dc21-3dcf-bd9f-c90cbff7ca87"><p>Champions League: Barça boycotts Stamford Bridge!</p><p>On the eve of a crucial Champions League showdown against Chelsea, FC Barcelona has made an unusual decision: to skip their training session at Stamford Bridge. According to <strong>RAC1</strong>, the Catalan club wants to avoid any strategic leaks and prefers not to reveal their game plan in an environment they consider potentially indiscreet. This level of caution echoes that of Real Madrid just two weeks ago, when Los Merengues refused to train at Anfield out of fear of being spied on.</p><p>This highly anticipated clash, scheduled for November 25, is set to be intense: both Barcelona and Chelsea sit on 7 points in their group, separated only by goal difference. The stakes couldn’t be higher for either side.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: Barcelona have decided not to train and Stamford Bridge ahead of their game against Chelsea, as per RAC 1.<br><br>Real Madrid also decided not to train at Anfield 2 weeks ago due to fear of being spied on. <a href="https://t.co/fWnWbTZQR7">pic.twitter.com/fWnWbTZQR7</a></p>— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) <a href="https://twitter.com/TouchlineX/status/1992526631014215741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2025</a></blockquote><p>In La Liga, Barça are on a roll: for their grand return to Camp Nou after two years of renovations, they thrashed Athletic Bilbao 4-0 and temporarily joined Real Madrid at the top of the league table with 31 points, though Los Blancos have a game in hand. Barcelona approach this away trip full of confidence... but the gates of Stamford Bridge will remain closed until match night.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Super Eagles: Okocha calls for greater consistency" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/dd7d19f93f15bf59cb396a9118af4e37" data-uuid="c89f621b-5909-3a1c-b8b5-cedd0ecff4e8"><figcaption>Super Eagles: Okocha calls for greater consistency</figcaption></figure><p>Interview</p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/dd7d19f93f15bf59cb396a9118af4e37" width="0" data-uuid="c89f621b-5909-3a1c-b8b5-cedd0ecff4e8"><p>Super Eagles: Okocha calls for greater consistency</p><p>Austin Okocha, the former Nigeria captain, was unimpressed with the team’s display during the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He is urging the Super Eagles to address their lack of consistency ahead of AFCON 2025 in Morocco.<!--filtered--></p><p>After failing to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, with a string of erratic results, Okocha believes the team needs to deliver more stable performances:</p><blockquote>Nigeria’s journey through the World Cup qualifiers was a rollercoaster, but we would have liked to see Nigeria qualify more comfortably. Football isn’t an easy game, but they have to be more consistent. They need to put in strong performances in every match.</blockquote><p>For AFCON in Morocco, the Super Eagles will face Tunisia, Uganda, and Tanzania in the group stage. Eric Chelle now needs to stabilize his squad to secure positive results.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Lewandowski rejects Fenerbahçe offer" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/44dc4378e0850b20e113228ebc8af839" data-uuid="a4c92bf1-0304-3a74-8d01-f87cd1009426"><figcaption>Lewandowski rejects Fenerbahçe offer</figcaption></figure><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/44dc4378e0850b20e113228ebc8af839" width="0" data-uuid="a4c92bf1-0304-3a74-8d01-f87cd1009426"><p>Lewandowski rejects Fenerbahçe offer</p><p>Robert Lewandowski continues to find the net for FC Barcelona, but his future remains uncertain. Despite scoring 8 goals in La Liga this season, the 37-year-old striker is nearing the end of his contract, and the club does not appear ready to offer him an extension.</p><p><!--filtered-->According to <em>Diario AS</em>, Fenerbahçe made a move by offering him an 18-month deal. But Lewandowski turned it down: he is seeking a longer commitment, around two and a half years. The Turkish club remains interested, but for now, the player's demands have not been met.<!--filtered--></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨 Fenerbahçe want to sign Poland striker Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona. <br><br>He has rejected their initial offer of an 18-month contract and wants an extra year.<br><br>He's scored 5 goals in his last 4 games for club and country showing that he's still got it at the age of 37.… <a href="https://t.co/UInWNya65f">pic.twitter.com/UInWNya65f</a></p>— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) <a href="https://twitter.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1992497092259115075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2025</a></blockquote>)
![](/<figure><img alt="Jadon Sancho heading for a Dortmund return?" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/8ff17b2c39a26e3f69a64f74bb48d876" data-uuid="233e0e59-87b9-343f-8849-3e6d08bd3a50"><figcaption>Jadon Sancho heading for a Dortmund return?</figcaption></figure><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/8ff17b2c39a26e3f69a64f74bb48d876" width="0" data-uuid="233e0e59-87b9-343f-8849-3e6d08bd3a50"><p>Jadon Sancho heading for a Dortmund return?</p><p>Jadon Sancho's spell at Manchester United appears to be all but over. Sidelined by Ruben Amorim and rarely used at Aston Villa, the 25-year-old Englishman could soon find himself back at the club where he made his name: Borussia Dortmund.</p><p><!--filtered-->According to the Daily Mirror, Dortmund are ready to open the door for a comeback—but not at any price. The winger will have to agree to cut his wages in half to fit into the German club’s financial framework. Sancho, who earns around £300,000 per week, has never recaptured his best form since leaving Dortmund in 2021.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨🚨Just In: Bourissia Dortmund is Eager to resign Jadon Sancho for the third time, but the player must halve £300k wages.<br><br>source: Daily Mail Sport <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mufc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mufc</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVafc?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVafc</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bvb?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bvb</a><a href="https://t.co/za6VeBD31j">pic.twitter.com/za6VeBD31j</a></p>— Kings Sport (@Nataellrosynlyn) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nataellrosynlyn/status/1992406904870732148?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 23, 2025</a></blockquote><p>His clash with Erik ten Hag changed everything, leading to two consecutive loan spells at Chelsea and then Aston Villa. With his contract expiring this summer, the winger now faces a crucial decision: return to where it all began, but on reduced wages, or seek a new adventure elsewhere.</p>)