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Conference League group stage ends today: here’s what you need to know
On Thursday evening, the final matchday of the Conference League group stage is scheduled. Voetbal International outlines where the excitement lies during this last round of games.
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.
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.
Slot sees Hulshoff and Heitinga lead Liverpool to the semi-final
Liverpool have qualified for the semi-finals of the League Cup. On Wednesday evening, The Reds defeated Southampton. Arne Slot was suspended and watched it all unfold from the stands.
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.
Lille earned only a fraction from Osimhen's top transfer
The amount Lille earned from the sale of Victor Osimhen to Napoli does not even come close to the estimated value of seventy million euros for the deal. That was explained by Lille president Olivier Létang to L'Équipe.
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.
Mbappé counts: two done, five to go
Kylian Mbappé has expressed his ambition to win seven titles with Real Madrid this season. On Wednesday, he and his teammates secured the Intercontinental Cup, bringing the total to two trophies. That means five more to go.
Vinícius hits back: 'No one needs to tell me how I should behave'
Vinícius Júnior has spoken out to his critics after being named The Best FIFA Men's Player 2024. The Brazilian international and Real Madrid had expressed their frustration two months ago over missing out on the Ballon d'Or, which went to Manchester City midfielder Rodri.
Vertonghen hopes for a quick return to Anderlecht
Jan Vertonghen's contract with Anderlecht runs until the summer of 2025, but before that time comes, he hopes to still be of value to his team. Vertonghen is currently recovering from an Achilles tendon injury that has kept him sidelined for four months.