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And we keep wondering why no one watches Belgian football
Toby Alderweireld is highly irritated about the condition of Anderlecht's pitch. The former Ajax, Tottenham Hotspur, and Atlético Madrid defender visited the venue with Antwerp FC on Thursday. The Belgian top club has been struggling with major pitch issues for some time.
Bordalás' team wins with 16 percent possession against fourth-division team
Getafe is not exactly known as the most football-playing team, but José Bordalás' men took it to the extreme on Wednesday. The 15th-placed team in La Liga struggled significantly against fourth-division side Pontevedra, managing only sixteen (!) percent possession in that cup match.
Lyon embarrasses French commission and casually signs a player during transfer ban
Olympique Lyon, despite being under a transfer ban, has added a player to its squad. The French club, which is struggling with financial issues, has signed former Ajax target Thiago Almada on loan.
Diego Simeone targets Real Madrid after controversial win: 'What's the surprise...'
The controversy revolves around an incident where Celta de Vigo appealed for a penalty, which was not awarded, ultimately being eliminated after extra time in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey.
I don't like to say it, but Postecoglou deserves to be sacked
The pressure on Ange Postecoglou continues to mount. The Tottenham Hotspur manager lost the North London Derby against rival Arsenal on Wednesday evening, suffering yet another blow this season. In England, there are already calls for his dismissal.
Luis Enrique complains about the pitch: 'More suited for rugby'
Luis Enrique was not pleased with the condition of the pitch where Paris Saint-Germain had to play on Wednesday. The French top club visited fifth-division side FC Espaly-Saint-Marcel in the cup competition and narrowly escaped a scare.
Trefzekere Palmer follows Hazard's example and joins an illustrious Premier League list
Cole Palmer, with his goal against Bournemouth, has matched an achievement of Eden Hazard during his time in a Chelsea shirt. With the goal at Stamford Bridge, the 22-year-old standout for The Blues has joined a list of illustrious goal scorers in the Premier League.
Massive task ahead for Moyes at Everton: 'Quality needs to be added'
David Moyes acknowledges the significant challenge he faces at Everton. The manager is tasked with keeping his old love in the Premier League. On Wednesday evening, he got off to a rough start with a defeat against Aston Villa. Moyes is eager to see reinforcements arrive.
Henry responds to rumors about a return to Belgium and succeeding Deschamps
Thierry Henry is not in talks with the Belgian Football Association about returning as head coach of the Red Devils. The Frenchman, who previously served as an assistant coach for Belgium, has been mentioned as a potential successor to Domenico Tedesco.
To make matters worse, 'fans' also misbehave after Lyon's cup humiliation
Not only the players but also the fans of Olympique Lyon showed their worst side on Wednesday. The team embarrassed itself in the Coupe de France by losing to an amateur club. Afterwards, the fans caused riots both inside and outside the stadium.