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Two Dortmund players ruled out in Luxembourg
Julian Nagelsmann still faces uncertainty over Nico Schlotterbeck’s availability ahead of the World Cup qualifier in Luxembourg. A second Dortmund player is definitely out.
Zidane on one of the big questions of the moment
Zinedine Zidane says he will return to coaching soon after four years away, speaking in Toulon. The former Real Madrid boss hints at a comeback despite injury.
Gladbach’s Hack makes his comeback against Lierse
Borussia’s attack has recently gained significantly in firepower. Another option for the offensive is already waiting in the wings.
Brazilian Oscar admitted to hospital: He is stable
The Brazilian footballer Oscar is in hospital. His club São Paulo confirmed this in a statement. Oscar is stable but still needs further examination.
Controversial incident in England
Howard Webb accepts the decision made by the refereeing team in the match against Manchester City.
English media are annoyed with Bellingham: Stop with this kind of nonsense
Jude Bellingham has been criticized in the English media because of his behavior when he was substituted in the World Cup qualifier against Albania. Former England international Ian Wright is actually defending the Real Madrid midfielder.
Huijsen asks for advice
After a blistering start at the Bernabéu, Dean Huijsen has hit his first rough patch amid a broader team dip. How simplification, stable partnerships, tactical tweaks, veteran guidance and repetition can help the 20 year old centre back reset and reclaim his early season form.
Amiri is out: Nagelsmann calls up Ouedraogo
At 3:41 p.m., the national team entered Wolfsburg’s AOK Stadium, which was well attended with nearly 4,000 fans and welcomed with warm applause – but without Nico Schlotterbeck and Nadiem Amiri. While the Dortmund defender is only sitting out for now, the Mainz midfielder has not traveled. Assan Ouedraogo has been called up to replace him.
From Unai’s 'leave it in the stands' to Álvaro’s 'beach ball' with Vinicius
Vinicius Jr. steals headlines at Vallecas, trading barbs with Rayo fans and players while urging Madrid to play short, sparking tense duels with Unai, Ratiu and Álvaro.
De Ligt highlights an overlooked aspect in football
The mental aspect is hugely underestimated in football, says Matthijs de Ligt. To ensure he feels good in his own skin, the Manchester United and Netherlands defender talks a lot with people around him.