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Xabi Alonso 'copies' Mourinho's model
Xabi Alonso doubles down on control and efficiency at Real Madrid, reviving a Mourinho style travel plan by training at Valdebebas before Liverpool while tightening routines, leveraging drone analysis and prioritizing performance focused logistics.
Laporte will be available for the derby against Real Sociedad
Athletic regain Aymeric Laporte and manage Nico Williams ahead of the derby with Real Sociedad. Key absences force tweaks, with set pieces and transitions likely decisive.
Désiré Doué sidelined again due to injury
PSG confirm Désiré Doué has a right thigh injury and will miss several weeks. The 20-year-old had just returned from a calf issue. Reassessment after the international break.
Hangover mood in Mainz: These negative records are threatening FSV
The cup match against Stuttgart was supposed to lift the mood, but instead it deepened the gloom in Mainz. The Rheinhessen now urgently need a positive result in the league — otherwise, some unwanted records are looming.
Lucas Paquetá sanctioned for lack of cooperation in betting investigation
FA panel finds Lucas Paquetá guilty of two cooperation breaches in a betting integrity probe but says evidence is insufficient to prove match manipulation, leaving sanctions to be set while West Ham and the player weigh appeal and next steps.
Real Madrid and Super League organizers demand four billion from UEFA
The amount that Real Madrid and the organizers of the European Super League will claim from UEFA has been revealed. According to news agency AFP, it concerns a staggering sum of four billion euros.
Enzo Maresca blasts Chelsea player after red card
Chelsea beat Wolves 4-3 to reach the League Cup quarters, but Enzo Maresca condemned Liam Delap’s late red card, framing it as avoidable and emblematic of a discipline issue that threatens rotation, tactics, and squad rhythm.
New Juventus coach is happy to finally work with Koopmeiners
Luciano Spalletti, as the newly appointed Juventus coach, will get to work with Teun Koopmeiners, and the Italian couldn’t be happier about it. In the past, during his time at Napoli, Spalletti had already made efforts to bring the Dutchman on board.
Slot emphasizes after criticism: there’s nothing wrong with the depth of Liverpool’s squad
Arne Slot is very satisfied with the depth of the squad he has at his disposal this season at Liverpool. Ahead of the Premier League clash with Aston Villa, the manager stated that the champions’ poor run of form has nothing to do with that.
Xabi Alonso and the controversy with Vinícius Jr
After a full squad meeting on Wednesday, Vinícius Jr. says the controversy is closed, the coach’s message united the group, workload management remains cautious for Mbappé, and the focus has shifted entirely to today’s match with a clear, authentic dressing room approach.