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Relief at Bayer: Tella will not go to the Africa Cup of Nations
Bayer 04’s personnel shortage for next week’s year-end match in Leipzig has been eased somewhat. The Werkself will have to release “only” four players for the Africa Cup of Nations, because candidate number five, forward Nathan Tella, is not included in Nigeria’s final squad.
Spanish media see in Vinícius’ embrace much more than just a gesture
The win over Alavés has given Xabi Alonso some breathing room. After Rodrygo’s winning goal, the embattled Real Madrid coach was hugged by Vinícius Júnior, who had been at odds with him earlier this season.
Inter win away at Genoa and move up to first place in Serie A
Inter won 2-1 away at Genoa to move top of Serie A, with Lautaro Martinez decisive again, while AC Milan drew with Sassuolo and Napoli lost at Udinese in a table-shifting Sunday.
Bissouma suspended by Tottenham
Tottenham suspend Yves Bissouma after a second nitrous oxide incident as the Mali midfielder apologises to fans, opens up about trauma from a major home robbery, and describes ongoing mental health struggles and therapy.
To cut costs, Jim Ratcliffe makes changes to the catering at Old Trafford
Manchester United’s owner is considering the option of hiring an external company to manage stadium catering, so the club would no longer handle that work itself.
Juventus family rejects bid of over €1 billion for the Old Lady
A huge bid has been made for Juventus, according to various sources in Italy. A minority shareholder is said to have offered more than one billion euros to obtain a majority stake. However, the Agnelli family has no intention of selling the Old Lady.
Rodrygos journey through the desert
The Brazilian ends his goal drought with his best performance of the past year, amid praise from Guardiola.
These kinds of situations affect the rest of the squad
Arne Slot celebrates a crucial 0-1 win at Inter as VAR drama and a late Szoboszlai penalty lift Liverpool, while the coach calmly addresses the disruptive Mohamed Salah dispute and stresses team unity.
Dortmund captain Schlotterbeck launches a scathing attack on his teammates
After Borussia Dortmund’s draw against FK Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League, Nico Schlotterbeck gave a scathing interview. The captain of Die Schwarzgelben felt that everyone was playing their own game and that the substitutes lost every ball.
The British press criticizes United’s weak defence
Manchester United and Bournemouth served up a real thriller on Monday night (4-4). The British press saw it the same way, although it was mainly United’s defence that came in for criticism afterwards.