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Raphinha responds to altercation in the players' tunnel: 'They insulted me'
Tensions ran high after Tuesday night's spectacular Champions League clash between Benfica and Barcelona (4-5). Not only were the Portuguese furious about several decisions made by referee Danny Makkelie, but according to Spanish media, there was also a confrontation in the players' tunnel involving both teams after the match.
Candid Mbappé opens up about mental struggles since moving to Madrid
Kylian Mbappé has experienced challenging times since his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid. The Frenchman revealed this during a press conference ahead of the Champions League match against Red Bull Salzburg.
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.
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.
Celtic makes history: 'A huge dose of luck, but who cares?'
Celtic is considered one of the big surprises in the Champions League this season. On Wednesday, the Scots qualified for the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time in twelve years.
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.
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.
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.
Valladolid criticizes the actions of a work-refusing player and suspects foul play by City
Real Valladolid is, to say the least, not pleased with the situation surrounding the impending transfer of Juma Bah to Manchester City. The La Liga bottom-dwellers criticize the actions of the 18-year-old defender and his representatives, suspecting that City may have played a role in the matter.
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.