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![Zidane refuses to coach in England and explains the reason](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2162952104/pt/foto/paris-france-former-french-football-player-zinedine-zidane-arrives-on-stage-during-the-opening.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=CqL660b1bK7Nr3IvtzINxr3PtCmmXwf7gp7D7uxYPbQ=)
Zidane refuses to coach in England and explains the reason
The French coach is currently without a club, but the English market is unlikely to be an option due to the language.
![Neymar fails medical tests and is only expected to return to the pitch in 2025](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2061459033/pt/foto/bahrain-bahrain-neymar-footballer-during-the-f1-grand-prix-of-bahrain-at-bahrain-international.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=VofGCtTU5QuFgaYEYeNLpnE5il2xT0bkskiQsCTv4Ls=)
Neymar fails medical tests and is only expected to return to the pitch in 2025
Neymar, currently playing for Al Hilal, is facing an extended recovery period after suffering a serious left knee injury in October 2023.
![De Ligt back in the starting lineup on Tuesday](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2170255810/pt/foto/eindhoven-netherlands-matthijs-de-ligt-of-the-netherlands-dribbles-during-the-uefa-nations.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=Ae6hnIWbAdfMFTYt07e_UAv_XCiSSMK1V8Ak8M5qGS8=)
De Ligt back in the starting lineup on Tuesday
Matthijs de Ligt will also be in the starting lineup on Tuesday against Germany. This has been confirmed by head coach Ronald Koeman during the press conference ahead of the match.
![Cristiano and I prove that the Saudi league is good](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2170266237/pt/foto/lisbon-portugal-cristiano-ronaldo-of-portugal-celebrates-after-scoring-his-teams-second-goal.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=X3DyST00JBF4uqmafDEfrrF9ngG-Idul3PpMi5Fu_ZE=)
Cristiano and I prove that the Saudi league is good
Cristiano Ronaldo's winning goal against Scotland (2-1) once again proves the quality of the Saudi league, says teammate Rúben Neves.
![Aston Villa rejected 40 offers for Durán](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2167180629/pt/foto/london-england-jhon-duran-of-aston-villa-in-action-during-the-premier-league-match-between.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=5XTQhkvG0nRmaNe-6bfYkcWeBiIppNUVgXo-7ysNl-s=)
Aston Villa rejected 40 offers for Durán
A Premier League club places its hopes in Jhon Durán, a young 20-year-old Colombian forward, with coach Unai Emery being 'convinced' that he can become 'one of the best in the world' within a year.
![Rodrygo expresses dissatisfaction with Ballon d Or shortlist: I deserved it](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2170406799/pt/foto/madrid-spain-rodrygo-goes-of-real-madrid-cf-looks-on-during-the-la-liga-ea-sports-match.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=FBf79ivMGAhpCqannwaoP2UuZvDQpauFjb3xMc_kOLw=)
Rodrygo expresses dissatisfaction with Ballon d'Or shortlist: 'I deserved it'
Thirty players still have a chance to win the Ballon d'Or this year, but Real Madrid forward Rodrygo is not one of them. The Brazilian had previously posted a mocking message, but has now responded for the first time in an interview about the nominations.
![He swapped La Liga for Qatar and points out: People talk, but if it were them...](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2170078963/pt/foto/madrid-spain-rodri-sánchez-of-real-betis-looks-with-the-ball-during-the-la-liga-match-between.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=HmXH3kjFzkiQHmeGKi45akvOJz6SPrsEFgza7An5AN0=)
He swapped La Liga for Qatar and points out: 'People talk, but if it were them...'
Rodri Sánchez, a 24-year-old Spanish winger, left Betis for Al Arabi this summer and has no problem admitting that his move to the Middle East was solely due to financial reasons.
![Ten Hag is important, but for me, it s more about the Premier League](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2169784665/pt/foto/manchester-england-matthijs-de-ligt-of-manchester-united-in-action-during-the-premier-league.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=0dy99cO9hto7-gnmWxwXa9vTGc3dBwcvNGTnG1Rlq7o=)
Ten Hag is important, but for me, it's more about the Premier League
Matthijs de Ligt left Germany, the Netherlands' opponent on Tuesday in the Nations League, for a new adventure under his former coach at Ajax, Erik ten Hag. De Ligt looks back positively on his first weeks. "I think it's important that I also really enjoy being there as a person, that might be the most important thing."
![Will Musiala become the second Thomas Müller ?](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1870556527/pt/foto/wolfsburg-germany-jamal-musiala-of-munich-celebrates-after-scoring-his-teams-first-goal-with.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=vqZHCsRhS4KRHdbB-2AEnyTB7zjJwqJyPH_CwKCI3_E=)
Will Musiala become 'the second Thomas Müller'?
Bayern Munich chairman Herbert Hainer hopes that Jamal Musiala will stay with Der Rekordmeister for his entire career. He was responding to statements made by the top talent about his future.
![Keane finds the nonchalance of English internationals incomprehensible](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2170819450/pt/foto/september-07-former-footballer-roy-keane-working-as-a-football-analyst-for-itv-sport-on-the.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=_6pWdWgdX0o_LDSrtNTqPZqA_T8RfooCnQBsL3HJW9Y=)
Keane finds the nonchalance of English internationals incomprehensible
Roy Keane was irritated by the performance of several English internationals in the Nations League match against Ireland. The former Manchester United midfielder found the 'arrogant' attitude of several players inappropriate.