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Farioli represents what we are striving for at FC Porto
FC Porto held the annual Dragões de Ouro gala on Monday. President André Villas-Boas (pictured) spoke hopefully about the club’s future and said he was happy with the appointment of former Ajax coach Francesco Farioli.
Chelsea written off for the title again after dream week
Chelsea are not a serious contender for the Premier League title this season. That is the conclusion drawn by the English media and analysts after Wednesday night’s disappointing performance against Leeds United (3-1), which brought an end to a seven match unbeaten run.
Beckham next to Rúben Amorim
David Beckham publicly backs Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim, highlighting signs of progress and positive changes as United sit seventh and prepare to host Nuno Espírito Santo’s West Ham in a key Premier League clash.
Sandro Wagner sacked as Augsburg head coach
Sandro Wagner has left his role as Augsburg head coach by mutual agreement after a poor run of results, capped by a 3-0 defeat to Hoffenheim. The club sits just above the Bundesliga relegation zone and will be led on an interim basis by former coach Manuel Baum until the winter break.
Gladbach cup exit doubly painful
The Gladbach upswing came to an abrupt end with the defeat against St. Pauli. The elimination also hits the club financially, since the squad is supposed to be strengthened in January.
Amorim avoids social media to protect his family
Ruben Amorim tries to avoid social media in order to protect himself and his family. The United manager said this at the press conference before the home match against West Ham United. The Portuguese coach, together with Arne Slot, receives the most hate messages in the Premier League.
Neymar helps Santos in the relegation battle with his first hat-trick since 2022
Neymar scored his first hat-trick in three years in the night from Wednesday to Thursday. Thanks to the goals of their 33-year-old star player, Santos beat relegation strugglers Juventude and are now virtually certain of staying in Brazil’s top flight.
Frenkie de Jong will once again miss a Barça match due to illness
Newly crowned La Liga leaders Barcelona will also be unable to call on Frenkie de Jong against Atlético Madrid. The midfielder missed the previous match against Alavés due to personal reasons, and for Tuesday evening’s game he is ill. Barcelona announced this on Tuesday afternoon.
Slot made a promise that he is clearly not keeping
Uli Hoeness has criticized Arne Slot. Bayern Munich’s honorary president is unhappy with Florian Wirtz’s situation at Liverpool. The extremely expensive summer signing has so far barely shown his qualities in England. According to Hoeness, Slot is to blame for that.
Strasbourg suspend captain Emegha
Emmanuel Emegha has received a disciplinary suspension from his club Strasbourg. The French club are suspending their captain for one match, which means he will miss the upcoming game against Toulouse. The club stated that failing to respect the club’s values and rules is the reason behind the decision.