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Barcelona squad list vs Elche: Lewandowski and Olmo are back
Barcelona welcome back Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski for the LaLiga matchday 11 game against Elche at Montjuïc. Despite a long injury list, Hansi Flick plans tactical tweaks, careful minutes management, and continued trust in Barça Atlètic youngsters to stabilize the team and sharpen the attack.
Patrick Vieira leaves his position as Genoa head coach
Genoa dismiss Patrick Vieira after the worst start in club history, appoint Roberto Murgita with Domenico Criscito as interim staff, and face Sassuolo on Monday in a crucial test for immediate stabilization and long term planning.
Van Dijk reacts to Rooney’s criticism: Last year I didn’t hear him
Virgil van Dijk has responded to Wayne Rooney’s harsh words aimed at the Liverpool defender. The former striker, notably of Manchester United, felt that captain Van Dijk is not a true leader. Van Dijk calls Rooney’s remarks petty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tottenham made six substitutions against Chelsea
Tottenham used six substitutions in a 0-1 defeat to Chelsea because an early suspected concussion to Lucas Bergvall triggered an extra, protocol-approved change, followed by five regular substitutions as Spurs chased the game.
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.