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Double boost for Slot ahead of the clash against Man City
Alexander Isak could possibly make his return for Liverpool in Sunday’s top match against Manchester City. In addition, coach Arne Slot is close to having goalkeeper Alisson back.
Bayern suffer their first setback thanks to Doekhi; Leverkusen hit hard
Bayern Munich are not infallible. Vincent Kompany’s team suffered their first setback of the Bundesliga season away at Union Berlin, courtesy of a Danilho Doekhi brace. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen swept aside bottom club FC Heidenheim.
Eighteen arrested in scandal involving referees suspected of betting
A total of 21 people, including 17 referees and the president of a Turkish first division club, are subject to arrest warrants, the prosecutor’s office said, without specifying how many referees are among the 18 already detained.
Le Normand suffers a high-grade injury to the posterior capsule of his left knee
Atlético confirm a high-grade posterior capsular injury and semimembranosus involvement in Robin Le Normand’s left knee, with ligaments and meniscus intact. The centre back begins rehab immediately as Atlético adjust tactics and personnel while his recovery timeline depends on progress.
Record start beckons: Kompany on Guardiola’s heels
If Bayern also win on Saturday against Union Berlin, they will match the record start with their tenth Bundesliga victory. That record is held by Bayern from the 2015/16 season under Pep Guardiola.
Messi says he 'was not well' in Paris
Lionel Messi, who recently renewed his contract with Inter Miami, attended the American Business Forum in Miami and received the city’s golden key at an event that brought together political leaders, business executives and sports figures. Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino, among others, were present at the ceremony.
Amorim responds to Ronaldo: He knows that everything he says has enormous impact
Rúben Amorim has responded to Cristiano Ronaldo’s statements. The forty-year-old forward had said he did not expect the Manchester United manager to perform miracles. We have made many mistakes in the past and we are trying to correct them.
After Haaland, the next Man City star finally rises: He is back!
On Wednesday night, Phil Foden stepped up for Manchester City. In recent weeks, it had looked like a one-man show at the English giants, with Erling Haaland carrying the lion’s share of the goal scoring. But in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, Foden let his feet do the talking once again.
De Zerbi furious: The rules in Madrid are different than in Marseille
Olympique Marseille feels robbed. The French club lost to Atalanta on Wednesday night in the Champions League. Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi felt that his team should have been awarded a penalty just before the winning goal was scored.
Pellegrini suggests applying a basketball rule to football: It would be more dynamic
The Betis coach suggested applying to football a rule that already exists in basketball, under which a team that moves the ball into the opponent’s half cannot play it back into its own half or it would be penalized.