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Van Dijk shines: 'The top favorite for the Ballon d'Or'
Liverpool's victory over Lille in the group stage of the Champions League has brought a lot to the English club. Liverpool is now guaranteed a spot in the Round of 16, Mohamed Salah reached a milestone, and both Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk stand out in the statistics. The central defender is even regarded as a favorite for the Ballon d'Or.
Sahin dismissed as Dortmund coach shortly after Champions League defeat
Nuri Sahin has been dismissed as head coach of Borussia Dortmund shortly after their Champions League defeat to Bologna. The club confirmed the decision on Wednesday morning. The Turkish coach had been under significant pressure for some time. Mike Tullberg, the Under-19 coach, will take charge for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.
Candid Mbappé opens up about mental struggles since moving to Madrid
Kylian Mbappé has experienced challenging times since his move from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid. The Frenchman revealed this during a press conference ahead of the Champions League match against Red Bull Salzburg.
Juventus confirms Kolo Muani and details loan terms
Randal Kolo Muani, French forward, joins Juventus on loan from PSG until the end of the season. The 26-year-old, who previously played for Nantes, Eintracht Frankfurt, and PSG, brings versatility and attacking prowess to the Serie A side.
Lyon quickly lets go of alternative for Forbs: Zaha heads to MLS
Wilfried Zaha will not finish the season in Europe. The forward is leaving Olympique Lyon and, via Galatasaray, will join Charlotte FC, a club in Major League Soccer. Lyon had loaned Zaha during the first half of the season after failing to reach a deal with Ajax to bring Carlos Forbs to the club.
Valladolid criticizes the actions of a work-refusing player and suspects foul play by City
Real Valladolid is, to say the least, not pleased with the situation surrounding the impending transfer of Juma Bah to Manchester City. The La Liga bottom-dwellers criticize the actions of the 18-year-old defender and his representatives, suspecting that City may have played a role in the matter.
Gimenez refuses to call it a crisis: 'Fewer words, more action'
Santiago Gimenez refused to call it a crisis at Feyenoord ahead of the Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. The Mexican striker sees the match against the German powerhouse as a great opportunity to make amends.
Raphinha responds to altercation in the players' tunnel: 'They insulted me'
Tensions ran high after Tuesday night's spectacular Champions League clash between Benfica and Barcelona (4-5). Not only were the Portuguese furious about several decisions made by referee Danny Makkelie, but according to Spanish media, there was also a confrontation in the players' tunnel involving both teams after the match.
Celtic makes history: 'A huge dose of luck, but who cares?'
Celtic is considered one of the big surprises in the Champions League this season. On Wednesday, the Scots qualified for the knockout stage of the tournament for the first time in twelve years.
Dortmund, burdened by a power struggle, misses out on Schmidt
Borussia Dortmund has seen better days. Following the defeat against Bologna and the dismissal of Nuri Sahin, there are reports of an internal power struggle. Additionally, the search for a new coach is not going smoothly.