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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.
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.
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.
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.
Ligue 1 salaries revealed: PSG financially dominant as well
As is tradition each year, L'Équipe has revealed the salaries of players in Ligue 1. The French sports newspaper published the details in Wednesday’s edition. Paris Saint-Germain dominates not only on the pitch but also financially, ruling with an iron fist.
I can't see Darwin being a Liverpool player next season
Michael Owen doubts Darwin Núñez will remain at Liverpool next season, citing interest from Atlético Madrid and Premier League clubs.
Tuchel puts relations with Arsenal on edge after comment about Rice
Thomas Tuchel has stated that he will not give in to demands from clubs to rest players during international matches. The new England manager pointed to Declan Rice as an example, noting that the midfielder played over an hour in a Champions League match that had already been effectively decided. "I didn’t get the feeling they were thinking about us then," Tuchel remarked.
Hansi Flick criticizes the schedule in Spain: 'In other leagues, it's different'
The issue is the close timing between the international break and Barcelona’s rescheduled match against Osasuna on Thursday. The kick-off time for an away match against Leganés in April has also drawn criticism from the German coach.
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.