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Kroes over coffee with Ten Hag and the search for the new coach
Ajax must look for a new head coach after the dismissal of John Heitinga. Technical director Alex Kroes, who will remain in place for now, talks about that search.
Neuer after blunder: I made the wrong decision
It took a full 17 competitive matches before Bayern went without a win in the 2025/26 season. However, the manner of Saturday’s 2-2 at Union Berlin left the Munich side with mixed feelings.
Messi says he 'was not well' in Paris
Lionel Messi, who recently renewed his contract with Inter Miami, attended the American Business Forum in Miami and received the city’s golden key at an event that brought together political leaders, business executives and sports figures. Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino, among others, were present at the ceremony.
Record start beckons: Kompany on Guardiola’s heels
If Bayern also win on Saturday against Union Berlin, they will match the record start with their tenth Bundesliga victory. That record is held by Bayern from the 2015/16 season under Pep Guardiola.
Slot is certain that Liverpool’s signings can get much better
In an extensive conversation with former England international Owen Hargreaves, Arne Slot discussed the starts made by, among others, Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitiké at Liverpool. According to the manager, who faces Manchester City with his team on Sunday, there are clear explanations for his side’s difficult start.
De Ligt saves Man Utd from defeat to Spurs at the last minute
Manchester United narrowly came away with a point against Tottenham Hotspur. The Londoners looked set to see out a 2-1 win, but in the very last minute Matthijs de Ligt prevented defeat: 2-2.
Eighteen arrested in scandal involving referees suspected of betting
A total of 21 people, including 17 referees and the president of a Turkish first division club, are subject to arrest warrants, the prosecutor’s office said, without specifying how many referees are among the 18 already detained.
Shao Jiayi is the new head coach of the China national football team
Shao Jiayi is the new head coach of the China national football team, replacing Serbian coach Dejan Djurdjevic, who had held the position on an interim basis since June, the federation announced this Thursday in a statement published on its website.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Winning the World Cup is not a dream
Cristiano Ronaldo gave an interview to journalist Piers Morgan, and the second part was released on Thursday afternoon.
Bayern suffer their first setback thanks to Doekhi; Leverkusen hit hard
Bayern Munich are not infallible. Vincent Kompany’s team suffered their first setback of the Bundesliga season away at Union Berlin, courtesy of a Danilho Doekhi brace. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen swept aside bottom club FC Heidenheim.