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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.
Double boost for Slot ahead of the clash against Man City
Alexander Isak could possibly make his return for Liverpool in Sunday’s top match against Manchester City. In addition, coach Arne Slot is close to having goalkeeper Alisson back.
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.
After Haaland, the next Man City star finally rises: He is back!
On Wednesday night, Phil Foden stepped up for Manchester City. In recent weeks, it had looked like a one-man show at the English giants, with Erling Haaland carrying the lion’s share of the goal scoring. But in the Champions League against Borussia Dortmund, Foden let his feet do the talking once again.
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.
Le Normand suffers a high-grade injury to the posterior capsule of his left knee
Atlético confirm a high-grade posterior capsular injury and semimembranosus involvement in Robin Le Normand’s left knee, with ligaments and meniscus intact. The centre back begins rehab immediately as Atlético adjust tactics and personnel while his recovery timeline depends on progress.
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.
Palmeiras beat Santos and extend their lead over Flamengo
Palmeiras, guided by Abel Ferreira, claimed an important victory over Santos to strengthen their position at the top of the Brasileirão, showcasing control, efficiency and the consistency that has defined their title charge.
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.
Pellegrini suggests applying a basketball rule to football: It would be more dynamic
The Betis coach suggested applying to football a rule that already exists in basketball, under which a team that moves the ball into the opponent’s half cannot play it back into its own half or it would be penalized.