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Youri Mulder receives permanent appointment at Schalke 04 after interim role
Youri Mulder will continue as technical director at Schalke 04. The 56-year-old former striker of the fallen giant had already been serving in the role on an interim basis and has now signed a two-year contract extension.

Coach of opposing team prevents red card for furious Messi
Lionel Messi had a frustrating evening with Inter Miami. The Argentine drew 3-3 against the San Jose Earthquakes. After the match, he completely lost his temper because he disagreed with a decision made by the referee.

Champions League will have a special winner this season no matter what
The Champions League final this year will be between Internazionale and Paris Saint-Germain, and that’s quite remarkable. For example, it means that for the first time in a long while, the billion-euro tournament will not have a winner from England, Spain, or Germany.

Salford City under new management, two more United legends join
Salford City has been partly owned for some time by a group of Manchester United club legends. Now, only two remain: Gary Neville and David Beckham will lead the club, together with American businessman Declan Kelly and former British minister Evan Mervyn Davies.

Ibiza trip stirs up reactions at Bayern: 'A topic for you, not for me'
Vincent Kompany responded on Friday to questions about the Bayern Munich players' trip to Ibiza. The trip drew a lot of attention because the Bundesliga season is still ongoing.

How Reijnders Learned from Watching De Bruyne
Tijjani Reijnders is experiencing a difficult season with AC Milan, but he has the chance to win the Coppa Italia on Wednesday evening. The Netherlands international has tried to pinpoint the problems behind Milan’s disappointing campaign and explains how watching Kevin De Bruyne has helped him in his individual development.

Slot wants to expand the series and avoids commenting on the Frimpong stories
Arne Slot admitted on Friday that it is more difficult to motivate his players after already winning the Premier League title. The Liverpool manager was also asked about the interest in Jeremie Frimpong.

Tom Brady documentary helped Kane through trophyless period
Harry Kane recently became a champion of Germany with Bayern Munich. The 31-year-old top striker secured the first trophy of his career, finally putting an end to the jokes about his empty trophy cabinet. "Nice to finally be on the other side of it," he said.

Ander Herrera remains hopeful: 'If one club can pull it off, it’s Athletic'
The match between Manchester United and Athletic Bilbao on Thursday evening is a special one for Ander Herrera, a former player of both clubs. The Basque midfielder believes it could still turn into an exciting affair.

Bordeaux has 436 creditors: clubs, the tax authorities, and the local baker
The exact scale of Girondins de Bordeaux’s debt has come to light through various French media outlets. The fallen giant owes a total of 94 million euros to 436 creditors, and the list of parties is remarkably diverse. Just about everyone is still owed money by Bordeaux even the local baker.