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Ancelotti points out a significant difference between Real Madrid and Girona
Real Madrid, currently second in La Liga, travels to Catalonia on Saturday for a match against the league leader. No, it's not Barcelona, but the slightly more northern Girona is the opponent. Carlo Ancelotti, the coach of Real Madrid, looks ahead.
Slot: 'Haven't often sat so calmly on the bench as Feyenoord coach'
Arne Slot is very pleased with Feyenoord's dominant play in the home match against Go Ahead Eagles. In particular, the 2-0 by Calvin Stengs made him happy. The attacking midfielder reaped the benefits of making more runs.
Barcelona talent shines in the absence of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri
Sometimes injuries ensure that other players step up. That seems to be the case at Barcelona at the moment, where Fermín López is benefiting from the absence of Frenkie de Jong and Pedri.
Crisis club Schalke 04 takes next blow
The dismissal of head coach Thomas Reis has not proven to be an immediate solution to Schalke 04's problems. On Friday evening, the fallen powerhouse took a beating from SC Paderborn: 3-1. Schalke is now in sixteenth place at the second level in Germany.
Empty spot on the chest filled again: Chelsea secures new shirt sponsor
Chelsea has indeed secured a new shirt sponsor. The Londoners are teaming up with Infinite Athlete, which has committed itself to the Premier League club for a year.
Postecoglou leaves Fantasy Football-playing journalist none the wiser
For Ange Postecoglou, the match against Liverpool on Saturday is a special one. The Australian manager of Tottenham Hotspur was a huge fan of The Reds as a kid. However, times change, as Postecoglou made clear during an entertaining press conference.
Foot injury worsens: Ten Hag will be without Martínez for an extended period
Manager Erik ten Hag will have to manage without Lisandro Martínez at Manchester United for the time being. A foot injury that the Argentine defender suffered in April has now worsened to the point where he needs to rest.
Wolverhampton takes a swipe at Guardiola after end of winning streak
Wolverhampton Wanderers has revisited a statement by City manager Pep Guardiola from an earlier press conference after the home victory over Manchester City. The Spaniard could not recall the name of Saturday's match-winner at that time.
Heroic bottom-dweller causes costly misstep for Paris Saint-Germain
Visiting bottom-dweller Clermont Foot, Paris Saint-Germain has dropped two precious points. The French top club hit a wall against the heroic defense of the home team. As a result, leader Stade Brest can extend their lead over the closest pursuer.
I refused the biggest offer ever in the history of football
José Mourinho is having a tough time at AS Roma. The coach is only sixteenth after a disastrous start to the league, narrowly above the relegation line. After the heavy midweek defeat at Genoa (4-1), the tifosi even cried out for his dismissal, but The Special One dealt with that in his own unique way.