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Blind supports Van de Beek: 'He has the quality to be a top player for United'
Daley Blind hopes that his former teammate Donny van de Beek will still get a serious chance at Manchester United. The Girona defender knows his qualities and still believes that the midfielder can be crucial for the English top club.
Atletico's director lashes out: 'Real creates a hostile atmosphere against referees'
Despite the victory against Real Madrid last Sunday, Miguel Ángel Gil Marín was not pleased with Real Madrid's behavior towards the referees. The CEO of Atlético Madrid accuses their major rival of 'creating a hostile atmosphere against referees'.
Critical Xavi is annoyed by a 'Frenkie-less' Barça: 'This should never happen'
Barcelona's coach Xavi Hernández was not pleased with his team's performance against Real Mallorca. Without the injured Frenkie de Jong, Barça dropped two points on Tuesday. Substitute Fermín López came to the Catalans' rescue.
Smart technology against racism and discrimination: KNVB presents action plan
The KNVB (Royal Dutch Football Association) presented an action plan on Thursday afternoon to combat racism and discrimination in the world of football. The football association aims to use smart technology, among other measures, to detect racism and discrimination in stadiums.
Investigative court conducts house search due to alleged bribery involving Barcelona
Joaquín Aguirre, head of the main investigative court in Barcelona, has accused the football club Barcelona of bribery in the Negreira case. In response to this, he issued a judicial order, and the buildings of the Spanish referees' commission were searched.
Ajax will be without the newcomer for weeks after just one match
Ajax will be unable to call upon their new signing, Sivert Mannsverk, for the time being. The midfielder has suffered a foot injury and will be sidelined for weeks. This means that Ajax will have to make a change to the match sheet for 'De Klassieker'.
Dumfries can hope for a reward after a strong start at Inter
Denzel Dumfries has started the season excellently. On Wednesday evening, he scored his second goal of the season against Sassuolo. This earned him a fair amount of compliments, and perhaps soon, a contract extension with a financial upgrade.
Getafe furious at criticism: 'Players, family, and friends are suffering'
Getafe has had enough after the criticism of the past weeks. In a press release, the Spanish club responds furiously: 'We cannot stand by and watch. Our players are people with feelings, with families and friends who all suffer with us.'
Xavi opts for Rijkaard's approach with Yamal: 'Football is not only with the ball'
Xavi Hernández has indicated a certain restraint when it comes to the sixteen-year-old top talent Lamine Yamal. Not only because he wants to protect him physically, but also because the forward still has a lot to learn.
Starting debutant Amrabat after a 'perfect evening': 'I'll even play as goalkeeper if necessary'
Sofyan Amrabat reflects with satisfaction on his starting debut for Manchester United. The midfielder played for an hour at Old Trafford on Tuesday evening in the victorious League Cup match against Crystal Palace.