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Courtois gives credit to Rice: 'He strikes the ball perfectly twice'
Thibaut Courtois stated that there was little he could do about Declan Rice's thunderous strikes in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final between Arsenal and Real Madrid. Jude Bellingham and Carlo Ancelotti both emphasized that the tie is far from over.
Walker couldn’t accept Alli’s red card: 'I know what he’s been through'
AC Milan defender Kyle Walker said that his "heart took over" when he pleaded with the referee not to give Dele Alli a red card during his debut for Como last month. The two are former teammates at Tottenham Hotspur and the England national team.
Fonseca suspects a different motive behind suspension: 'Not for what I did'
Paulo Fonseca still strongly disagrees with his nine-month suspension. The Olympique Lyon coach is banned from the dugout and from communicating with the bench until November 30 following his outburst towards a referee. However, the Portuguese manager suspects that there is more behind his suspension than just that incident.
Inter can truly pursue anything and is one of the best clubs in Europe
Internazionale can rightfully call itself one of the best clubs in Europe. That's what the Italian media are saying after I Nerazzurri's Champions League win at Bayern Munich. Captain Lautaro Martínez and match-winner Davide Frattesi are also being praised in Milan.
Koeman doesn’t see Barcelona as Champions League favorites: 'It’s just like with the Dutch national team'
Ronald Koeman doesn’t see Barcelona as the main favorite to win the Champions League this season. The head coach of the Dutch national team tempered the excitement following Barcelona’s convincing win over Borussia Dortmund in the quarter-finals. He drew a comparison with the Dutch national team.
Inter Miami nearing agreement with Messi on contract extension
Inter Miami is nearing an agreement with star player Lionel Messi on a contract extension, according to reputable outlet The Athletic. His current deal runs until the end of 2025, but reportedly, an additional year will soon be added.
Bitter Osasuna appeals Barça's acquittal in Martínez case
Osasuna has officially filed an appeal against FC Barcelona's acquittal in the case involving Iñigo Martínez. The defender played in the match against Osasuna on March 27, despite allegedly not being eligible to play. The Catalans seemed to have escaped punishment, but Osasuna is not accepting that outcome.
Luis Enrique feels no discomfort with Asensio's prominent role
The Champions League quarter-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa means a double reunion for Marco Asensio with his parent club. The Spaniard is on loan to the English side and hopes to cause an upset against the French champions with his temporary team. PSG coach Luis Enrique is not losing sleep over it.
Flemmings’ Burnley and Hamers’ Sheffield United slip up, Piroe and Leeds take advantage
Leeds United had a successful evening on Tuesday in their push for promotion to the Premier League. The Elland Road side won away at Middlesbrough and saw their two rivals, Burnley and Sheffield United, drop points in the Championship.
Napoli concedes a draw in Bologna and fails to close the gap on leaders Inter
Napoli failed to close the gap on leaders Inter Milan on Monday, conceding a 1-1 draw away to Bologna in the match that concluded the 31st round of the Italian league.