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From Championship to Champions League: Remarkable Encounter Between Maatsen and Henry
Ian Maatsen, who last season played in the Championship with Burnley, is now in the semi-finals of the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund. This led to a remarkable encounter with Thierry Henry on Tuesday evening, following the victory over Atlético Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals.
Crypto billionaires invest four million in English amateur club
Currently, Real Bedford is a club on the fringes of English lower league football, with comically sounding opponents like Tring Athletic, Potton United, and Biggleswade United, but the club has big ambitions and now also a substantial war chest. This week, Real Bedford announced a multi-million investment in the club.
Ukrainian referees subjected to lie detector tests
Andriy Shevchenko, president of the Ukrainian Football Federation, subjects referees to lie detector tests.
Hazard on mental setback: 'I had no confidence anymore'
Eden Hazard was once one of the best players in the world, but in the latter stages of his career, he went through a deep slump. The Belgian forward lost all his confidence, he revealed in a candid interview.
New rules in effect in MLS: time-wasting during substitutions will be penalized
Starting this weekend, several new rules will take effect in Major League Soccer. The American league hopes to create more clarity regarding refereeing decisions and reduce delays during matches.
Werder Bremen removes Keïta from the squad after 'unacceptable' action
Naby Keïta will no longer be part of Werder Bremen's squad this season. The midfielder refused to board the bus last weekend due to being a substitute.
Gündogan directs criticism not at referees after red card, but at teammate
Xavi and the Spanish newspapers pointed the finger at the referees after Barcelona's elimination from the Champions League, but Ilkay Gündogan believes that Barça has only itself to blame. The German midfielder was critical of Ronald Araújo and the defense after the defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (1-4).
Tuchel addresses the situation of De Ligt and Mazraoui ahead of the Champions League clash
On Tuesday afternoon, Thomas Tuchel discussed the potential playing time for Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui in the Champions League return match against Arsenal. The Bayern Munich coach will call upon the Dutch international, but indicated that the chances are somewhat smaller for Mazraoui.
Atalanta coach sneers at Juventus following question about Koopmeiners rumors
Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has taken a swipe at Juventus ahead of the return match against Liverpool in the Europa League quarterfinals. At least, that's how Italian media have interpreted his response to a question about the ongoing rumors surrounding Teun Koopmeiners.
De Ligt notices the difference between Champions League campaigns with Bayern and Ajax
Matthijs de Ligt has discussed his Champions League journey with Bayern Munich. The Dutchman will face Arsenal in the quarterfinals on Wednesday evening, comparing this match to the previous Champions League quarterfinal he played with Ajax.
