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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.
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.
Van de Ven compared to Messi after what is already the goal of the season
Micky van de Ven left everyone open-mouthed with his solo goal against FC Copenhagen. The English media can’t stop talking about one of the best Champions League goals ever, and Spurs manager Thomas Frank compared the Netherlands international to Lionel Messi.
Roma lose to Milan and squander the chance to go top on their own
Roma controlled long stretches at San Siro but fell 1-0 to Milan, undone by a Leão burst and a Maignan penalty save. The result keeps the top of Serie A tightly bunched and highlights Roma’s need for greater ruthlessness in both boxes.
Barcelona squad list vs Elche: Lewandowski and Olmo are back
Barcelona welcome back Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski for the LaLiga matchday 11 game against Elche at Montjuïc. Despite a long injury list, Hansi Flick plans tactical tweaks, careful minutes management, and continued trust in Barça Atlètic youngsters to stabilize the team and sharpen the attack.
Gyökeres will miss the Arsenal match in the Champions League
Arteta rules Viktor Gyökeres out of Arsenal’s Champions League trip to Slavia Prague, forcing tactical tweaks up front and in midfield, with further tests planned to determine the extent of the striker’s muscular injury.
Van Dijk confronts Rooney in the flash interview: it would be good if former players
After Liverpool’s 1–0 win over Real Madrid, Virgil van Dijk confronted Wayne Rooney live on Amazon Prime, responding to claims that he had eased off since signing his new contract. The Dutch captain defended his performances, urging former players to show more perspective, while Rooney stood by his comments but praised Liverpool’s strong reaction.
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.
Doué succeeds Yamal and takes the Golden Boy Award
Désiré Doué was named Golden Boy on Tuesday. With that, the Paris Saint-Germain winger follows in the footsteps of Lamine Yamal, who won the award last year.
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.