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We expect to have at least 18 matches of the 2030 World Cup in Portugal
António Laranjo, head of the 2030 World Cup organizing committee, stated that the expectation is for at least 18 matches of the 2030 World Cup to be held on Portuguese soil, with six in each stadium.
Frenkie de Jong has advice for Yamal
Frenkie de Jong is very impressed with his teammate Lamine Yamal. The 17-year-old winger recently received the Golden Boy award for the best young talent in the world. De Jong has one piece of advice for him: keep enjoying the game.
Crisis club Southampton chooses former AS Roma and Torino manager
Southampton has found a successor for the dismissed Russell Martin. The club is set to appoint Ivan Juric, according to English media.
Paul Pogba responds for the first time to brother's conviction in extortion case
Paul Pogba has spoken out for the first time following the conviction of his brother, Mathias Pogba. The former Sparta player received a prison sentence for his role in an extortion case involving his brother. Paul Pogba has expressed a sense of relief.
Isak aims arrows at Premier League milestone of Shearer and Cole
Portman Road was a playground for Alexander Isak on Saturday. Whatever the Ipswich Town defenders tried, the Newcastle United striker proved unstoppable. With his first Premier League hat-trick, Isak helped the visitors secure a convincing victory.
Atlético Madrid as leaders in 2025: 'Even Flick's best Barça can't stop them'
Atlético Madrid enters the holiday season and the new calendar year as the leaders of La Liga. The Spanish media now view Diego Simeone's team as serious title contenders, although their victory in Barcelona – where they hadn’t won in 18 years – was seen as particularly fortunate.
Four Dutch players among the top 100 footballers of 2024, no Frenkie
Virgil van Dijk, Jeremie Frimpong, Xavi Simons, and Cody Gakpo are among the top 100 footballers of the past calendar year. At least, that’s according to The Guardian, which has published a ranking.
At Sporting, things are no longer running smoothly: 'The new coach has no time'
Sporting Portugal chairman Federico Varandas was disappointed by Rúben Amorim's sudden departure to Manchester United. He sees that the results under successor João Pereira have been mixed so far.
More headaches for troubled Guardiola ahead of the away match against Villa
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has additional concerns ahead of the tough away match against Aston Villa this Saturday. City will have to do without Rúben Dias in Birmingham, as well as in the coming weeks. Ederson is also not in optimal condition.
English media see Manchester City sliding at an alarming pace
What is happening to Manchester City? That’s the question being asked by the English media as well. Pep Guardiola's team suffered another defeat on Saturday, this time away to Aston Villa. "Even qualifying for the Champions League no longer seems guaranteed."