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Xabi Alonso learned lessons from defeat against AS Roma: 'Made it a virtue'
Bayer Leverkusen faces off on Thursday evening against the second-to-last team that defeated them. Over a year ago, AS Roma knocked out the Werkself in the semifinals of the Europa League, and now they meet again in the same stage of the same tournament. Coach Xabi Alonso is aware that the situation this time is different.
Italian wish: celebrate four legendary number 10s in Euro preparations
Luciano Spalletti wants to involve four icons of Italian football in the preparation for the European Championship. In doing so, the national team coach hopes to motivate his players to make history once again.
Stade Reims announces the surprising departure of sensation coach Will Still
Will Still is leaving Stade Reims with immediate effect. The 31-year-old coach's contract was set to run until mid-2025, but the club and the coach mutually decided not to continue together next season. For this reason, Still and his assistant, his brother Nicolas, are stepping down from their roles immediately.
Impressive statistic highlights Vinícius' Champions League form
Vinícius Júnior is once again in top form in the Champions League this season. After scoring two goals on Tuesday night against Bayern Munich, there is no player who has been directly involved in more goals in the competition since the 2021/22 season.
De Rossi fears Leverkusen: 'Alonso might well be the best coach in the world'
Daniele De Rossi is very impressed with Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen. His team, AS Roma, will face the German champions on Thursday with great respect.
Postecoglou reacts to Swedish VAR decision: 'I'm going to live there'
Ange Postecoglou does not mince words when it comes to VAR. The Tottenham Hotspur manager responded sharply to the decision in Sweden not to implement the video assistant referee.
Verratti was offered, but Barcelona has doubts
Marco Verratti, the talented Italian midfielder, has expressed his desire to return to European football and potentially join Barcelona.
Ten Hag is happy for Sancho and laughs off transfer suggestion
Erik ten Hag reportedly enjoyed watching Jadon Sancho's performance in the Champions League. The forward, on loan from Manchester United to Borussia Dortmund, excelled in the semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain.
Karim Benzema is returning to Madrid, but not to play
Al Ittihad and Real Madrid have reached an agreement to treat the forward's injury, announced the Saudi club.
Luis Enrique harshly criticized during press conference: 'That probably only makes sense to a genius...'
Paris Saint-Germain lost on Wednesday evening in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Borussia Dortmund, failed to score, and managed only three shots on goal. Despite this, Luis Enrique made only one tactical substitution. This led to strong criticism during the press conference.
