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Top stats in Saudi Arabia earn Benzema the title of 'Player of the Year'
Karim Benzema has been named Player of the Year in the Saudi Premier League. The 37-year-old Frenchman played a key role in Al-Ittihad’s championship win with 21 goals and nine assists.
The battle for (one last) dance with Ronaldo (40): suitors are lining up
It strongly appears that Cristiano Ronaldo (40) is set to leave Al-Nassr, but the Portuguese star doesn’t seem to be thinking about retirement just yet, as revealed in a post on Instagram. The question now is where the story of the goal machine from Madeira, in search of the fountain of eternal youth, will continue after his years in Saudi Arabia.
Henry says criticism of Arsenal is justified: 'This Man Utd reached the final five times'
Mikel Arteta has brought Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League, but since winning the FA Cup in the 2019/20 season, the Spanish manager has failed to lead the Gunners to any domestic or international finals. Thierry Henry understands why questions are being raised about that.
Salah on his future: 'I can play until I'm 40'
Mohamed Salah is nowhere near considering retirement. The Egyptian expects to keep playing until he's 40 and doesn’t rule out a move to Saudi Arabia after his time at Liverpool.
Lamine Yamal delights Zinedine Zidane: 'I've never seen anything like it'
Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal has received glowing praise from Zinedine Zidane, who says he’s “never seen anything like it.” The French legend calls Yamal a role model for all young players, while also addressing his own coaching future and the possibility of managing France.
Laporta circles the date when Barça will return to the renovated Camp Nou
Barcelona is expected to return to the Spotify Camp Nou next summer. President Joan Laporta wants the annual Joan Gamper Trophy match to be played in the club’s newly renovated stadium.
Chelsea in exclusive group: more European than domestic success
Following their victory over Real Betis in the Conference League final, Chelsea have now collected seven European titles in the club's history one more than their number of Premier League titles. It’s a remarkable statistic, and nine other clubs can also claim to have won more European than domestic league titles.
Di María completes the circle and returns to his boyhood club
Ángel Di María is back at his old home. The 37-year-old Argentine has returned to Rosario Central, his boyhood club, after leaving Benfica.
Sandro Wagner to take charge of Augsburg after the Nations League
Sandro Wagner has signed a three-year deal to become head coach of FC Augsburg after Germany’s Nations League campaign. The former striker brings modern ideas, coaching success at Unterhaching, and experience with the national team to the Bundesliga side.
Real Madrid promotes another former player to lead the reserve team
Real Madrid has announced that club icon Álvaro Arbeloa will be the new head coach of Real Madrid Castilla, the club's reserve team. Arbeloa succeeds Raúl, whose departure from the club was confirmed on Tuesday.