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Return to La Liga on the horizon: Cazorla fires boyhood club into the final
Real Oviedo secured a spot in the promotion play-off final for La Liga on Wednesday evening. The evergreen Santi Cazorla, at the age of 40, was the hero by scoring the decisive goal in the second leg against Almería (3-2 on aggregate). With that, Real Oviedo now stands on the brink of a return to La Liga.
The lesson from Cruijff that hangs in Chelsea's dressing room
The lessons of Johan Cruijff still live on in the football world. Enzo Maresca, as a former assistant to Pep Guardiola, is one of the coaches who passes on the Dutch football icon's theories to the new generation of top players.
Memphis can still match Van Persie on another list as well
The Dutch national team continues its World Cup qualifying campaign on Tuesday evening with a match against Malta. Using a number of statistics, VI looks ahead to the international fixture at De Euroborg.
Only three Dutch players have been more expensive than Man City signing Reijnders
With an estimated transfer fee of seventy million euros (including bonuses), Tijjani Reijnders has become the fourth most expensive Dutch player in football history following his high-profile move to Manchester City. Reijnders leaves AC Milan behind after two years.
Man City strikes again: French super talent Cherki strengthens Guardiola's squad
Manchester City has struck again in the transfer market. Rayan Cherki is, after Rayan Aït-Nouri and Marcus Bettinelli, the third signing for the Citizens. Tijjani Reijnders is also expected to be unveiled on Tuesday, allowing him to participate in the Club World Cup.
Huijsen at presentation: 'Real Madrid is the club of my life'
Dean Huijsen has called Real Madrid the club of his life. The young defender was presented on Tuesday by Los Blancos, revealed he has already spoken with the new coach Xabi Alonso, and shared that he was congratulated on his move by a Real legend who also happens to be his idol.
New twist in the battle for Gyökeres: 'Threats and blackmail don’t work on me'
Viktor Gyökeres, after scoring 54 goals this season, is at the center of a heated transfer battle. Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas rejects pressure, denies rumors of promises, and accuses the striker’s agent of manipulation, insisting the €100M clause must be met.
Napoli going all-in for Beukema: defender awaits green light from Bologna
Sam Beukema could be set for a particularly impressive transfer. The 26-year-old central defender is attracting more than just concrete interest from Napoli, with the Italian club looking to bring in the Dutchman at the request of head coach Antonio Conte. A long-term contract is already prepared for him in Naples.
Relegated Sampdoria gets chance at miraculous escape
Sampdoria indeed gets the chance at a miraculous escape. The club had initially been relegated to Serie C, but a late points deduction for Brescia means that Sampdoria can still stay up through a decisive two-legged playoff against Salernitana.
Juventus to continue with coach Tudor after turbulent weeks
The new managing director of Juventus has confirmed that Igor Tudor will also be head coach next season. There had been uncertainty about the Croatian coach’s future at Teun Koopmeiners’s club after persistent rumors that he would be replaced.