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![Koeman sees Van Hecke excel: He will be Player of the Season again](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197858769/pt/foto/brighton-england-jan-paul-van-hecke-of-brighton-hove-albion-celebrates-the-2-1-win-during-the.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=veaIbUdj92T5fqmGpWAcAM0MsYziTsHvJw-GpOxBk64=)
Koeman sees Van Hecke excel: 'He will be Player of the Season again'
Jan Paul van Hecke has become one of the absolute leaders of Brighton & Hove Albion. At least, that's what Fabian Hürzeler believes. The manager is full of praise for the Dutchman, who once again impressed on Friday against Chelsea (3-0).
![Legendary former FC Porto president passes away at the age of 87](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2199277559/pt/foto/a-tribute-takes-place-at-the-dragao-stadium-for-former-fc-porto-president-jorge-nuno-pinto-da.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=jyzYZtq_23qAkN6_5htWRtJEhnpQPIqK0qHCvrUaoco=)
Legendary former FC Porto president passes away at the age of 87
Legendary FC Porto president Jorge Pinto da Costa has passed away this weekend, the club announced through its official channels. Pinto da Costa was 87 years old.
![Mak lammetje Antony turns into a deadly wolf against Betis](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2199492151/pt/foto/in-seville-spain-on-february-16-antony-of-real-betis-competes-for-the-ball-with-aihen-munoz-of.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=uagH3rdq2mObRQRYfXOVARatCURSJkLjZeiibqPJD88=)
'Mak lammetje' Antony turns into a 'deadly wolf' against Betis
Three games, three times Man of the Match. Antony couldn't have wished for a better start at Real Betis. The Brazilian winger scored a stunning volley in Sunday's home match against Real Sociedad (3-0), making it clear that he hasn't come to Spain just to enjoy a few months of sunshine.
![Ibrahimovic on Gimenez s lightning start in Milan: I expected it](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2199179962/pt/foto/milan-italy-santiago-gimenez-of-ac-milan-celebrates-after-scoring-his-teams-first-goal-during.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=WnMN-3zqrFqa9zHlMhCTYW8jNpfwF3PIWjtYZHICKWM=)
Ibrahimovic on Gimenez's lightning start in Milan: 'I expected it'
The excellent start of Santiago Gimenez at AC Milan does not surprise Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The top club's technical director said this after the Mexican striker scored the only goal in the clash against Hellas Verona, his second goal for Milan already.
![Napoli draws once again and risks losing the lead](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2199841543/pt/foto/rome-italy-nono-tavres-of-ss-lazio-compete-for-the-ball-with-frank-anguissa-of-napoli-during.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=5ywjcIh6JGCwzY0KHw4-_JuqqUgH8AkWVJuBIszq8Vw=)
Napoli draws once again and risks losing the lead
Napoli dropped points once again with a 2-2 draw against Lazio, marking their third consecutive stalemate in Serie A.
![Flemming and Burnley on an impressive run](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2199099243/pt/foto/zian-flemming-of-burnley-fc-gesticulates-during-the-sky-bet-championship-match-between-preston.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=5W7fPrKje2Bbj5DZybxQMtEatTSSOslrtGzWxp27coo=)
Flemming and Burnley on an impressive run
Burnley is on an impressive run. The club of Zian Flemming, Shurandy Sambo, and Jaydon Banel has conceded only nine goals so far and has already broken the record for the most consecutive clean sheets in a single season in England's second tier.
![Ibrahimovic expects a completely different match from AC Milan against Feyenoord](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2200199929/pt/foto/cairate-italy-zlatan-ibrahimovic-senior-advisor-of-ac-milan-looks-on-during-the-uefa-champions.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=I4paaz28P4yNi_ZSe7qUZMFbFdZNgZYIZ_IhtfXEK4E=)
Ibrahimovic expects a 'completely different match' from AC Milan against Feyenoord
Zlatan Ibrahimovic took charge of AC Milan's press conference on Monday ahead of the rematch against Feyenoord. Standing in for Sérgio Conceição, who was absent due to the funeral of former FC Porto president Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa, he expects I Rossoneri to put in a more aggressive performance.
![Real Sociedad star firmly rejects Saudi interest](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198710918/pt/foto/real-sociedads-japanese-forward-takefusa-kubo-celebrates-scoring-his-teams-second-goal-during.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=1fKkWJtKvUWv7_5JM6YEAKnPNdCRf0eLG131RT2nxLI=)
Real Sociedad star firmly rejects Saudi interest
Clubs from Saudi Arabia are unable to lure Takefusa Kubo into a lucrative move for now. The 23-year-old Real Sociedad forward has made it clear in no uncertain terms that he is not interested in such a transfer.
![Slot saw Liverpool struggle mentally: We kept getting worse](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2199981275/pt/foto/liverpool-england-liverpool-manager-arne-slot-looks-on-during-the-premier-league-match-between.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=0EspSxFgB3ytcwrcPiuOVw-Znp8ojR63gsjUbnBd04M=)
Slot saw Liverpool struggle mentally: 'We kept getting worse'
Arne Slot is happy and relieved that Liverpool managed to hold on to their lead in the home match against Wolverhampton Wanderers. The coach observed that a lot was demanded mentally from his team in the final half-hour.
![Bayer Leverkusen misses a golden opportunity in the German title race](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2199851059/pt/foto/leverkusen-germany-florian-wirtz-of-bayer-04-leverkusen-kicks-the-ball-whilst-under-pressure.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=yw2BFcSrW_TB9ng47hCZ-CPcR-eByVeXQGA2x7_gJdM=)
Bayer Leverkusen misses a golden opportunity in the German title race
The Bundesliga top clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich ended as it began: 0-0. The visitors are the happier side, as the league leaders struggled against their main competitor.