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Kroes over coffee with Ten Hag and the search for the new coach
Ajax must look for a new head coach after the dismissal of John Heitinga. Technical director Alex Kroes, who will remain in place for now, talks about that search.
Bayern suffer their first setback thanks to Doekhi; Leverkusen hit hard
Bayern Munich are not infallible. Vincent Kompany’s team suffered their first setback of the Bundesliga season away at Union Berlin, courtesy of a Danilho Doekhi brace. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen swept aside bottom club FC Heidenheim.
Mourinho strikes out hard, Benfica president agrees: Portuguese football is sick
José Mourinho has no kind words for refereeing in Portugal. On Sunday night, SL Benfica squandered a 2-0 lead at home against Casa Pia. The manner in which the 2-1 was awarded is causing enormous frustration for Mourinho.
De Ligt saves Man Utd from defeat to Spurs at the last minute
Manchester United narrowly came away with a point against Tottenham Hotspur. The Londoners looked set to see out a 2-1 win, but in the very last minute Matthijs de Ligt prevented defeat: 2-2.
Amiri is out: Nagelsmann calls up Ouedraogo
At 3:41 p.m., the national team entered Wolfsburg’s AOK Stadium, which was well attended with nearly 4,000 fans and welcomed with warm applause – but without Nico Schlotterbeck and Nadiem Amiri. While the Dortmund defender is only sitting out for now, the Mainz midfielder has not traveled. Assan Ouedraogo has been called up to replace him.
Neuer after blunder: I made the wrong decision
It took a full 17 competitive matches before Bayern went without a win in the 2025/26 season. However, the manner of Saturday’s 2-2 at Union Berlin left the Munich side with mixed feelings.
Barcelona win in Vigo and reduce the gap to leaders Real Madrid
Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 as Lewandowski hits a hat trick and Yamal scores, cutting the gap to Real Madrid to three points after Madrid draw with Rayo.
Record start beckons: Kompany on Guardiola’s heels
If Bayern also win on Saturday against Union Berlin, they will match the record start with their tenth Bundesliga victory. That record is held by Bayern from the 2015/16 season under Pep Guardiola.
Messi steps onto the new Camp Nou: I hope I can return
Lionel Messi visits the new Spotify Camp Nou and expresses hope of returning, as Joan Laporta proposes a future tribute match. Four years after his departure, Barcelona and Messi move closer to the long awaited farewell celebration.
Slot is certain that Liverpool’s signings can get much better
In an extensive conversation with former England international Owen Hargreaves, Arne Slot discussed the starts made by, among others, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké at Liverpool. According to the manager, who faces Manchester City with his team on Sunday, there are clear explanations for his side’s difficult start.