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'Matador' Asensio is the ultimate super-sub in the Champions League
Marco Asensio has impressed the English media after his substitute appearance on Wednesday night. Following his Champions League brace against Club Brugge, the Spaniard has been dubbed the 'matador' and a 'world-class super-sub'.
Lille president sparks controversy with statements about German-speaking referee
Olivier Létang, president of Lille, has expressed his doubts about the appointment of referee Sandro Schärer for the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. Létang found it remarkable that a German-speaking Swiss official was in charge of the game, which ultimately resulted in Lille's elimination. His remarks have caused controversy in Switzerland.
Expected Spurs lineup marks a first: key players reunited after five months
English media anticipate a notable event in Tottenham Hotspur's lineup for the second leg against AZ in the Europa League Round of 16. Key players Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, James Maddison, and Heung-Min Son are expected to start together for the first time in five months.
Frenkie de Jong heads towards the Spanish showdown with confidence: 'We'll take this one'
Frenkie de Jong is going through a strong phase with Barcelona, which gives the Dutchman confidence ahead of the big match against Atlético Madrid. "If you win, you take three points from them, and we will take them."
Premier League icons from Liverpool win awards again
Mohamed Salah and David Moyes have won awards. The Liverpool star has been named Premier League Player of the Month for March, while the Everton manager has been awarded Manager of the Month.
Sometimes it feels like there is a lack of respect for those who work
Sérgio Conceição says that the lack of time is the enemy of perfection and that only now will he be able to train properly. He made his debut for AC Milan on January 3 and played his last match on the 8th of this month, totaling 18 games in 65 days. He had been playing with less than four days between matches, which, he suggests, had an impact.
From a painful substitution to a call-up by Tuchel: Slot praises Liverpool defender
Arne Slot has spoken highly of Jarell Quansah ahead of the League Cup final against Newcastle United. The English defender was called up on Friday by new national team coach Thomas Tuchel. This comes despite Slot having substituted him in a painful manner earlier this season.
UEFA considers adjusting rules after much-discussed Álvarez penalty
UEFA is considering adjusting the rules after the highly debated penalty incident in the Champions League Round of 16 match between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. During the decisive penalty shootout, Atleti striker Julián Álvarez scored, but the penalty was disallowed.
Fernandes criticizes Ratcliffe: 'No one likes to hear that they are overpaid'
Bruno Fernandes responded on Thursday evening to the statements made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Monday during his BBC interview. The captain was the only player to receive praise from the Manchester United co-owner, while several of his teammates were labeled as "overpaid" or "not good enough." "It's not nice to hear," said the captain after his hat-trick in the Europa League against Real Sociedad.
Chelsea reaches multimillion agreement with Sporting for transfer in 2026
Chelsea has reached an agreement with Sporting Portugal for the transfer of Geovany Quenda. The 17-year-old Portuguese winger will remain at Sporting for another season and will make the move to Stamford Bridge in July 2026. He has signed a seven-year contract until 2033, with an option for an additional year.