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Schmeichel doesn't understand Man Utd: What is he doing at Napoli?
Rasmus Højlund and Scott McTominay were not guaranteed a starting place at Manchester United, but at Napoli they are playing out of their skins. That raises questions for Peter Schmeichel. The decision-makers all have their own agenda. How can you create a stable environment then?
Deulofeu went almost 3 years without playing a match
Gerard Deulofeu, 31, has given a glimpse into his grueling recovery process. The former player for Barcelona, Everton and AC Milan has been dealing with a severe knee injury for years. Even so, he remains determined and has not given up hope of a comeback.
Van Dijk learned his leadership role from Henderson: 'The ultimate example'
Virgil van Dijk is a key guardian of Liverpool’s culture in his role as captain. The defender said he has learned a lot from Jordan Henderson, his predecessor with the armband. He also spoke highly of the club’s transfer policy.
Fiery Strasbourg make PSG stumble: 'Our best opponent ever'
Strasbourg made a huge impression on Friday night. The French club put in a brilliant performance away at Paris Saint-Germain and even made the Champions League winners wobble. And they did it with an extremely young team.
These are the key matchups for Bayern against Dortmund and vice versa
On Saturday, league leaders Bayern Munich host the challengers from Dortmund. A look at the most exciting duels or three-way battles.
Indonesia fail to reach the 2026 World Cup and sack Patrick Kluivert
After a near miss in Asian qualifying, Indonesia parts ways with Patrick Kluivert. The brief tenure brought tactical progress and mixed results, leaving a foundation to build on as the federation plans the next step toward a first ever World Cup.
Aston Villa confirm their good form with a win over Spurs
Aston Villa took care of business against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday afternoon in the Premier League. Unai Emery’s side recorded their fifth consecutive victory, underlining their strong run of form. That serves as a warning for Go Ahead Eagles, who will face Aston Villa on Thursday.
Bayer must do without Tillman
Bayer 04 Leverkusen will have to do without Malik Tillman for the time being, after he picked up an injury during the international break.
Raphinha has them on edge
With the Clásico a week away, Barcelona manage Raphinha’s hamstring recovery with caution, ruling him out of Girona while targeting the Bernabéu. Flick prepares dual game plans, balancing risk, tactical impact, and the need to keep the winger fit beyond one match.
