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Van Dijk reacts to Rooney’s criticism: Last year I didn’t hear him
Virgil van Dijk has responded to Wayne Rooney’s harsh words aimed at the Liverpool defender. The former striker, notably of Manchester United, felt that captain Van Dijk is not a true leader. Van Dijk calls Rooney’s remarks petty.
Hangover mood in Mainz: These negative records are threatening FSV
The cup match against Stuttgart was supposed to lift the mood, but instead it deepened the gloom in Mainz. The Rheinhessen now urgently need a positive result in the league — otherwise, some unwanted records are looming.
Tottenham made six substitutions against Chelsea
Tottenham used six substitutions in a 0-1 defeat to Chelsea because an early suspected concussion to Lucas Bergvall triggered an extra, protocol-approved change, followed by five regular substitutions as Spurs chased the game.
Patrick Vieira leaves his position as Genoa head coach
Genoa dismiss Patrick Vieira after the worst start in club history, appoint Roberto Murgita with Domenico Criscito as interim staff, and face Sassuolo on Monday in a crucial test for immediate stabilization and long term planning.
English professor victim of a knife attack, Nottingham fan performs a heroic deed
On a London train Saturday evening, a knife attack took place in which a professional footballer was among the victims. The player was Scunthorpe United’s Jonathan Gjoshe, 22, and Nottingham Forest fan Stephen Crean was also a victim.
Lucas Paquetá sanctioned for lack of cooperation in betting investigation
FA panel finds Lucas Paquetá guilty of two cooperation breaches in a betting integrity probe but says evidence is insufficient to prove match manipulation, leaving sanctions to be set while West Ham and the player weigh appeal and next steps.
Eberl’s comparison regarding Kane - and the question for the new year
Harry Kane got to recharge a bit for the big showdown in Paris. Bayern Munich want to hold talks soon about his long-term future.
Raphinha cites his achievements in response to his absence from the FIFPRO
The Brazilian uses his Instagram to share last year’s stats, when he was one of the main architects of Barcelona’s treble.
I’m not Vinícius’s father or brother; I just want to be his coach
Carlo Ancelotti, Brazil’s head coach, announced the squad for the two friendlies against Senegal and Tunisia on November 15 and 18, respectively, and answered questions from the Brazilian media.
Frenkie reaches an incredible level; he is a fantastic player
Frenkie de Jong made sure on Sunday evening that Barcelona didn’t feel Pedri’s absence. After the 3-1 win over Elche, the Netherlands international received plenty of praise from coach Hansi Flick and the Spanish sports papers.