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![Marcelo says farewell to football: Forever grateful](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1875308797/pt/foto/jeddah-saudi-arabia-marcelo-of-fluminense-acknowledges-the-fans-as-he-leaves-the-field.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=NPsOXbdpsKfbd8m78hYLxU5S1azsYsIgSJkCaFhUEzI=)
Marcelo says farewell to football: 'Forever grateful'
Marcelo hangs up his boots. The legendary left-back of Real Madrid calls it a day at the age of 36.
![Postecoglou wants to ease Van de Ven back gradually and rules out minutes against Liverpool](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2196846876/pt/foto/london-england-micky-van-de-ven-of-tottenham-hotspur-during-the-uefa-europa-league-2024-25.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=woazDgEKnwDxHYBYk2JimwESkd9zmDU7Aj8tEumaER0=)
Postecoglou wants to ease Van de Ven back gradually and rules out minutes against Liverpool
It is highly unlikely that Micky van de Ven will feature for Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday in the League Cup clash against Liverpool. Manager Ange Postecoglou revealed this during the usual pre-match press conference ahead of the cup tie.
![Ancelotti ignores Tebas outburst: No one here has gone crazy](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197509857/pt/foto/carlo-ancelotti-head-coach-of-real-madrid-cf-speaks-during-the-real-madrid-press-conference.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=iOQcW1ScC5xIaZ7KTzlBLu9BgcihczZBaAxwlF9zsm0=)
Ancelotti ignores Tebas' outburst: 'No one here has gone crazy'
Carlo Ancelotti ignores the outburst from La Liga president Javier Tebas. Tebas accused Real Madrid of having "lost their heads" following a letter the club had written.
![Champions League squad selection for Manchester City: one winter signing left out, Rodri included](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2196720685/pt/foto/manchester-citys-spanish-manager-pep-guardiola-gestures-on-the-touchline-during-the-english.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=rNptjZ0D-xAVFGxP-C2-o6KXb0cnHbRS60j39d15zyI=)
Champions League squad selection for Manchester City: one winter signing left out, Rodri included
Manchester City has announced its squad for the knockout stage of the Champions League. The list consists of 22 players, including midfielder Rodri, who is currently recovering from a cruciate ligament injury. The club has chosen to include him in the squad, hoping he will be available later in the tournament.
![Kluivert follows in the footsteps of Dutch Premier League icons with selection](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2195339221/pt/foto/bournemouth-england-justin-kluivert-of-bournemouth-during-the-premier-league-match-between-afc.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=sL773a2lBe7ABhhLC3_hGYNDcz_5xd96_whvSXhe5fw=)
Kluivert follows in the footsteps of Dutch Premier League icons with selection
Justin Kluivert is the eighth Dutch player to be named Premier League Player of the Month. The Bournemouth star follows in the footsteps of Virgil van Dijk, who was the last Dutchman to receive this honor in December 2018.
![La Liga hits out at Real Madrid: They have lost their heads](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2190244362/pt/foto/las-rozas-spain-javier-tebas-president-of-laliga-attends-the-general-assembly-for-the.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=a9pifi5OIViM_dhU23eNjN2zEWimUuSEonzT-aw7tgQ=)
La Liga hits out at Real Madrid: 'They have lost their heads'
The battle between Real Madrid and the RFEF over refereeing in Spain is not over yet. Javier Tebas, the president of the league organization, has once again taken a swipe at Los Blancos. Arch-rival Atlético Madrid also decided to add fuel to the fire in the buildup to the Madrid derby.
![Atlético Madrid thrashes Getafe and becomes the first team to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197777977/pt/foto/madrid-spain-players-of-atletico-de-madrid-giuliano-simeone-rodrigo-de-paul-javi-galan-nahuel.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=AP_cyLdJEKGVR-0qXMYNd9eiYRLf_vd7N2zyajIFhS4=)
Atlético Madrid thrashes Getafe and becomes the first team to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals
Atlético Madrid secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Getafe to become the first team to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Giuliano Simeone, son of manager Diego Simeone, scored twice in the first half, with Samuel Lino adding a third before the break.
![Newcastle-Arsenal: subtle dig and beautiful gesture to Tioté s family](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197258413/pt/foto/newcastle-upon-tyne-england-anthony-gordon-of-newcastle-united-celebrates-after-scoring-a-goal.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=OjgFa-qeZl_sBQPeMR7TpvZS8z8A8rbmp-czLFGNTnM=)
Newcastle-Arsenal: subtle dig and beautiful gesture to Tioté's family
Newcastle United secured a place in the League Cup final at the expense of Arsenal on Wednesday night and couldn’t resist taking a subtle dig after the match. Before the game, however, the club showed its best side with a beautiful gesture to the family of the late Cheick Tioté.
![AS Roma does not register Salah-Eddine for the remainder of the Europa League](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197336483/pt/foto/stadio-giuseppe-meazza-milano-italy-anass-salah-eddine-of-as-roma-during-warm-up-before-the.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=gGn_w9kQdxef2ZhfIA4dE6uosrJiJYFOIcd8_Vc_ElA=)
AS Roma does not register Salah-Eddine for the remainder of the Europa League
A setback for Anass Salah-Eddine. The left-back has not been registered by his new club, AS Roma, for the knockout stage of the Europa League.
![Van Nistelrooy takes very young academy players to familiar ground](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1507835164/pt/foto/eindhoven-netherlands-head-coach-ruud-van-nistelrooij-of-psv-looks-on-during-the-eredivisie.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=yBTdy8LWi6lNzmd4inVqWjJ_UCYN5HfCDzwll1IBdS4=)
Van Nistelrooy takes very young academy players to familiar ground
Two talents from Leicester City's youth academy have been included in the match squad by coach Ruud van Nistelrooy for the FA Cup clash against Manchester United this Friday.