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Alert Phase One: Lyon wants to strengthen and sell stars
Twelve games played, one victory, seven points, and an eighteenth place: it's a crisis at Olympique Lyon. The pressure has increased even more after last weekend's defeat to Lille. The club management wants to make significant changes and is even considering selling heavyweights Alexandre Lacazette and Corentin Tolisso.

Bayern Munich secures a coup with 'dream team' contract extension
Bayern Munich announced not one, but two contract extensions on Tuesday. Both Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich are set to continue for an additional year with Der Rekordmeister. The experienced goalkeepers are now contracted until mid-2025.

Angry Gattuso vents after 'disastrous' Marseille dress rehearsal ahead of Ajax
Olympique Marseille coach Gennaro Gattuso has called his players to account ahead of the Europa League match with Ajax (Thursday). The Italian was furious about the performance of L'OM during their visit to Strasbourg.

SC Heerenveen rewards Norwegian talent for surprising development
SC Heerenveen has upgraded and extended the contract of Oliver Braude. The nineteen-year-old right-back signed a contract on Tuesday that will keep him at the club until mid-2027.

Guardiola praises: 'What a player Manchester City has brought me...'
Pep Guardiola holds Manuel Akanji in high regard. The Spanish manager thanks the Manchester City leadership for the Swiss defender.

Slot and Wieffer on guard against Memphis: 'It's troublesome for us'
Arne Slot and Mats Wieffer realize that with the return of Memphis Depay, Atlético Madrid has gained an additional weapon. This is while coach Diego Simeone already has a number of top-quality attackers, as was evident in the first leg in Madrid.

Doku underlines top form with remarkable numbers in top match against Liverpool
Jérémy Doku is increasingly becoming a driving force at Manchester City this season and also demonstrated his great value to The Citizens in Saturday's top match against Liverpool. Virgil van Dijk expressed his admiration for the Belgian.

Barcelona aims for a turning point: 'Important players like Frenkie are back'
Xavi does not fear for his job as head coach of Barcelona. He acknowledges that Tuesday's match with FC Porto could be crucial. It is clear that there is pressure on Barcelona.

After his hat-trick, Sankoh has a nice destination for the match ball
Born in Sierra Leone, Mohamed Sankoh can give something back to the children in his homeland through his hat-trick in the match against Almere City FC. The match ball will not find a place in his own home.

Persistent questions about future at Real irritate Ancelotti
The future of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid continues to be a topic of discussion. Will he take up the role as the national coach of Brazil, or will he extend his expiring contract in Spain? The Italian coach himself refused to provide clarity.