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Trauner surprised by red card against Serbia: 'Not sure if I even touched him'
Gernot Trauner was shown a red card on Sunday evening during the Nations League clash with Serbia. With the Feyenoord defender sent off, Austria was reduced to ten men while already trailing 1-0. Trauner questioned whether the red card was justified, saying: "I'm not sure if I actually made contact with him."

I'm against individual awards in football
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior confirms six changes for the World Cup qualifier against Argentina, emphasizing respect in one of football's biggest rivalries. He also voices opposition to individual awards in football, while Vinícius Júnior prepares to lead Brazil’s attack in a high-stakes clash.

Mexico wins the CONCACAF Nations League
Mexico clinched their first CONCACAF Nations League title with a dramatic stoppage-time penalty against Panama, ending years of frustration. Raúl Jiménez scored both goals for El Tri in a tense 2-1 win, while the U.S. disappointed, losing to Canada in the third-place match.

Alexander-Arnold close to signing €15 million-per-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid on a five-year deal worth €15 million per season. With his Liverpool contract expiring, the 26-year-old will leave Anfield on a free transfer, marking a major shift in both his career and Madrid’s long-term project.

Dyche slams Kompany: '127 million, 24 points, and Bayern appoint him'
Sean Dyche has been out of a coaching job for a few months now, after being shown the door by Everton. In Burnley, the man with the distinctive voice remains a club legend, and in his recently launched radio show, he defended his track record at Turf Moor.

Laws of the game organization wants to expand the 'only the captain talks' rule further
Since this season, it's become a familiar sight on Dutch football pitches: referees now communicate only with the team captain or a designated outfield player, rather than engaging in constant dialogue with everyone. The rules body IFAB believes this rule deserves to be adopted more widely.

Kuijt once again faces the risk of punishment after criticizing refereeing decisions
The case between the Belgian disciplinary committee and Beerschot coach Dirk Kuijt is turning into quite a farce. Initially, the case against the coach from Katwijk was dropped, but on appeal, a punishment may still be imposed.

Crazy calendar affects Barça: Raphinha not back in time, Flick angry
Barcelona has a crazy match schedule. On Thursday evening, the Catalans have to play again, even though coach Hansi Flick still doesn’t have all his international players back.

Tuchel is affected by the international break in June and Coldplay
England had an unremarkable but flawless international week, with World Cup qualifying wins over Andorra and Latvia. The next two international breaks are expected to cause problems for head coach Thomas Tuchel. The culprits: FIFA and Coldplay.

Dean Huijsen chose Spain to fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid
Dean Huijsen’s dream of playing for Real Madrid played a role in his decision to choose the Spanish national team. According to Spanish media, he admitted this during conversations with the Spanish football federation. After his performances in the Nations League double-header against the Netherlands, it seems the Madrid club has been sufficiently convinced.