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At Sporting, things are no longer running smoothly: 'The new coach has no time'
Sporting Portugal chairman Federico Varandas was disappointed by Rúben Amorim's sudden departure to Manchester United. He sees that the results under successor João Pereira have been mixed so far.
Mbappé counts: two done, five to go
Kylian Mbappé has expressed his ambition to win seven titles with Real Madrid this season. On Wednesday, he and his teammates secured the Intercontinental Cup, bringing the total to two trophies. That means five more to go.
Four Dutch players among the top 100 footballers of 2024, no Frenkie
Virgil van Dijk, Jeremie Frimpong, Xavi Simons, and Cody Gakpo are among the top 100 footballers of the past calendar year. At least, that’s according to The Guardian, which has published a ranking.
More headaches for troubled Guardiola ahead of the away match against Villa
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has additional concerns ahead of the tough away match against Aston Villa this Saturday. City will have to do without Rúben Dias in Birmingham, as well as in the coming weeks. Ederson is also not in optimal condition.
Reijnders proves invaluable in AC Milan's narrow victory in Verona
Tijjani Reijnders delivered the decisive moment on Friday evening in the match between Hellas Verona and AC Milan. His second-half goal secured the three points, lifting Milan to seventh place in Serie A.
PSG boss also hits out hard at revamped Super League
The Unify League, the new tournament format proposed by the creators of the Super League, has gained little support in the football world. Most professional leagues in Europe do not see it as a good idea, and now Nasser Al-Khelaïfi of Paris Saint-Germain and the European Club Association has also spoken out strongly against it.
Vertonghen hopes for a quick return to Anderlecht
Jan Vertonghen's contract with Anderlecht runs until the summer of 2025, but before that time comes, he hopes to still be of value to his team. Vertonghen is currently recovering from an Achilles tendon injury that has kept him sidelined for four months.
Paul Pogba responds for the first time to brother's conviction in extortion case
Paul Pogba has spoken out for the first time following the conviction of his brother, Mathias Pogba. The former Sparta player received a prison sentence for his role in an extortion case involving his brother. Paul Pogba has expressed a sense of relief.
We expect to have at least 18 matches of the 2030 World Cup in Portugal
António Laranjo, head of the 2030 World Cup organizing committee, stated that the expectation is for at least 18 matches of the 2030 World Cup to be held on Portuguese soil, with six in each stadium.
Maresca discusses Mudryk's positive doping test: 'We believe in his innocence'
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca addressed the confirmation of Mykhailo Mudryk's positive doping test during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Conference League match against Shamrock Rovers.