Main news from English football on October 12th 2024

On the day when Joel Matip hung up his boots at age 33, Saka and Jones withdrew to add to injury-struck England's woes and Rasmus Hojlund revealed he lost weight due to injury. Meanwhile, Palmer was told he 'doesn't look like a footballer' by Chelsea teammate and Cole Palmer settled the Messi or Ronaldo debate. Elsewhere, it was reported that Kobbie Mainoo was one step away from Man United renewal, Son Heung-min's father was found guilty of 'abusing' children at Korea academy and Hugo Viana was set to become Man City's new director of football.