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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.
Guardiola was a decisive factor for Reijnders in City transfer
Tijjani Reijnders has given his first interview as a Manchester City player. The Dutch international, who underwent his medical during the international break, revealed that manager Pep Guardiola played a major role in his decision.
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.
Tuchel's head already on the chopping block in England: 'Beginning of the split'
Thomas Tuchel took the heat after England's 3-1 defeat in a friendly against Senegal. He became the first England manager ever to lose to an African team. The 51-year-old German has only been in charge for four matches, but the English media are already calling for his head.
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.
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.
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.
Mega deal incoming: Galatasaray strike after Sané’s decision
Leroy Sané appears set to play for Galatasaray next season. According to reports, the German is on his way to Istanbul after deciding not to extend his expiring contract with Bayern Munich.