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Van Dijk shines: 'The top favorite for the Ballon d'Or'
Liverpool's victory over Lille in the group stage of the Champions League has brought a lot to the English club. Liverpool is now guaranteed a spot in the Round of 16, Mohamed Salah reached a milestone, and both Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk stand out in the statistics. The central defender is even regarded as a favorite for the Ballon d'Or.
De Ligt experiences unprecedented pressure at Manchester United
Matthijs de Ligt has never experienced as much pressure as he does at Manchester United. The 25-year-old Dutchman believes that a direct move from Ajax to his current club might have been too big of a step.
Gimenez refuses to call it a crisis: 'Fewer words, more action'
Santiago Gimenez refused to call it a crisis at Feyenoord ahead of the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. The Mexican striker sees the match against the German powerhouse as a great opportunity to make amends.
Vinícius remains humble, Mbappé equals Henry
Vinícius Júnior scored twice on Wednesday night during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Red Bull Salzburg. His performance earned him the Man of the Match award, but according to the Brazilian, the prize could just as easily have gone to another player from Los Blancos.
Juventus confirms Kolo Muani and details loan terms
Randal Kolo Muani, French forward, joins Juventus on loan from PSG until the end of the season. The 26-year-old, who previously played for Nantes, Eintracht Frankfurt, and PSG, brings versatility and attacking prowess to the Serie A side.
I will never be the one to decide my departure date from Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti reaffirms his commitment to Real Madrid as they prepare for a pivotal Champions League clash against Salzburg. With Mbappé adapting to his role and the team facing mounting pressure, the focus is on securing a crucial victory to revive their European campaign.
Sahin dismissed as Dortmund coach shortly after Champions League defeat
Nuri Sahin has been dismissed as head coach of Borussia Dortmund shortly after their Champions League defeat to Bologna. The club confirmed the decision on Wednesday morning. The Turkish coach had been under significant pressure for some time. Mike Tullberg, the Under-19 coach, will take charge for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.
Lyon quickly lets go of alternative for Forbs: Zaha heads to MLS
Wilfried Zaha will not finish the season in Europe. The forward is leaving Olympique Lyon and, via Galatasaray, will join Charlotte FC, a club in Major League Soccer. Lyon had loaned Zaha during the first half of the season after failing to reach a deal with Ajax to bring Carlos Forbs to the club.
Amorim wants to clarify controversial statement
Rúben Amorim has revisited his statement that his team faced "perhaps the worst Manchester United ever." The Portuguese manager faced significant criticism for his comment but claimed that it was misunderstood and not intended the way most people interpreted it.
Dortmund, burdened by a power struggle, misses out on Schmidt
Borussia Dortmund has seen better days. Following the defeat against Bologna and the dismissal of Nuri Sahin, there are reports of an internal power struggle. Additionally, the search for a new coach is not going smoothly.