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Lille president sparks controversy with statements about German-speaking referee
Olivier Létang, president of Lille, has expressed his doubts about the appointment of referee Sandro Schärer for the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. Létang found it remarkable that a German-speaking Swiss official was in charge of the game, which ultimately resulted in Lille's elimination. His remarks have caused controversy in Switzerland.
Groundhopper Slot to tick off Wembley: 'Special even for the Dutch'
Besides being a manager, Arne Slot is also a true football enthusiast. For the Dutch coach of Liverpool, managing at Wembley for the first time on Sunday marks a special milestone. Newcastle United awaits in the League Cup final.
UEFA considers adjusting rules after much-discussed Álvarez penalty
UEFA is considering adjusting the rules after the highly debated penalty incident in the Champions League Round of 16 match between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. During the decisive penalty shootout, Atleti striker Julián Álvarez scored, but the penalty was disallowed.
Quarter-finals a different story for Arsenal: 'We'll have to find the highest gear'
English media observed that Arsenal had little trouble against PSV in the Champions League Round of 16. After the humiliation in Eindhoven, a home draw was enough for the Gunners to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the billion-dollar competition. There, Real Madrid awaits, and anticipation is already building.
Expected Spurs lineup marks a first: key players reunited after five months
English media anticipate a notable event in Tottenham Hotspur's lineup for the second leg against AZ in the Europa League Round of 16. Key players Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, James Maddison, and Heung-Min Son are expected to start together for the first time in five months.
Competition for Timber: 'But Jurriën has also done exceptionally well'
Mikel Arteta is pleased that Ben White is available for Arsenal again. The defender has come on as a substitute three times in recent weeks, and it's only a matter of time before he starts in the lineup again. For Jurriën Timber, this means he now has a strong competitor for his position.
Correa receives maximum suspension for insulting the referee
Ángel Correa has received a hefty suspension for insulting referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernández. The 30-year-old Atlético Madrid forward will be sidelined for five matches, missing, among others, the games against Barcelona in La Liga and the Copa del Rey.
Antonio receives a hero's welcome at the Olympic Stadium: 'It puts everything into perspective'
Michail Antonio attended a West Ham United match on Monday for the first time since his car accident. Before the game against Newcastle United, the 34-year-old forward received a roaring round of applause. "It was great to see him there tonight."
Some said that Arsenal and Bayern were better than us
Liverpool's coach assured that he will not play in such a deep block in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 at Anfield, after securing a 1-0 win in Paris that way.
'Matador' Asensio is the ultimate super-sub in the Champions League
Marco Asensio has impressed the English media after his substitute appearance on Wednesday night. Following his Champions League brace against Club Brugge, the Spaniard has been dubbed the 'matador' and a 'world-class super-sub'.