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![Arne Slot also bows to Van Dijk: He was amazing](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197106701/pt/foto/bournemouth-england-arne-slot-manager-head-coach-of-liverpool-talks-to-virgil-van-dijk-of.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=AhkcM5n_5v760yhm5_u_wXmc7p9fQkJOtPoNMgZ18KQ=)
Arne Slot also bows to Van Dijk: 'He was amazing'
Arne Slot thoroughly enjoyed Virgil van Dijk's performance against Tottenham Hotspur. It wasn't until the 80th minute that Spurs had their first shot towards Caoimhin Kelleher's goal. According to the Dutch manager, this remarkable statistic cannot be seen separately from the performance of the Oranje captain.
![Postecoglou wants to ease Van de Ven back gradually and rules out minutes against Liverpool](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2196846876/pt/foto/london-england-micky-van-de-ven-of-tottenham-hotspur-during-the-uefa-europa-league-2024-25.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=woazDgEKnwDxHYBYk2JimwESkd9zmDU7Aj8tEumaER0=)
Postecoglou wants to ease Van de Ven back gradually and rules out minutes against Liverpool
It is highly unlikely that Micky van de Ven will feature for Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday in the League Cup clash against Liverpool. Manager Ange Postecoglou revealed this during the usual pre-match press conference ahead of the cup tie.
![Atlético Madrid thrashes Getafe and becomes the first team to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197777977/pt/foto/madrid-spain-players-of-atletico-de-madrid-giuliano-simeone-rodrigo-de-paul-javi-galan-nahuel.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=AP_cyLdJEKGVR-0qXMYNd9eiYRLf_vd7N2zyajIFhS4=)
Atlético Madrid thrashes Getafe and becomes the first team to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals
Atlético Madrid secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Getafe to become the first team to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Giuliano Simeone, son of manager Diego Simeone, scored twice in the first half, with Samuel Lino adding a third before the break.
![Marcelo says farewell to football: Forever grateful](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1875308797/pt/foto/jeddah-saudi-arabia-marcelo-of-fluminense-acknowledges-the-fans-as-he-leaves-the-field.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=NPsOXbdpsKfbd8m78hYLxU5S1azsYsIgSJkCaFhUEzI=)
Marcelo says farewell to football: 'Forever grateful'
Marcelo hangs up his boots. The legendary left-back of Real Madrid calls it a day at the age of 36.
![Ancelotti ignores Tebas outburst: No one here has gone crazy](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197509857/pt/foto/carlo-ancelotti-head-coach-of-real-madrid-cf-speaks-during-the-real-madrid-press-conference.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=iOQcW1ScC5xIaZ7KTzlBLu9BgcihczZBaAxwlF9zsm0=)
Ancelotti ignores Tebas' outburst: 'No one here has gone crazy'
Carlo Ancelotti ignores the outburst from La Liga president Javier Tebas. Tebas accused Real Madrid of having "lost their heads" following a letter the club had written.
![We really wanted Garnacho, but we had to respect it](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197498298/pt/foto/manchester-england-alejandro-garnacho-of-manchester-united-during-the-premier-league-match.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=ABVkbigOeaA20zuGKRoWdnaIqVJ3DPlwF-8jujMH-Pg=)
We really wanted Garnacho, but we had to respect it
The Manchester United winger was targeted by Napoli but ultimately remained at his club, just like Allan Saint-Maximin and Karim Adeyemi.
![Van Nistelrooy takes very young academy players to familiar ground](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1507835164/pt/foto/eindhoven-netherlands-head-coach-ruud-van-nistelrooij-of-psv-looks-on-during-the-eredivisie.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=yBTdy8LWi6lNzmd4inVqWjJ_UCYN5HfCDzwll1IBdS4=)
Van Nistelrooy takes very young academy players to familiar ground
Two talents from Leicester City's youth academy have been included in the match squad by coach Ruud van Nistelrooy for the FA Cup clash against Manchester United this Friday.
![UEFA is considering scrapping extra time in the Champions League](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/82586567/pt/foto/monte-carlo-monaco-a-general-view-of-the-uefa-champions-league-trophy-at-the-uefa-champions.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=Fm4XaPjTcFbymbvg1UCciejOnBrY97V30PybJ9hK5TQ=)
UEFA is considering scrapping extra time in the Champions League
UEFA has raised the issue of scrapping extra time in the Champions League, as well as in the Europa League and Conference League. According to The Guardian, the European governing body is informally working on the plan.
![Borussia Dortmund parts ways with Mislintat](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1366373827/pt/foto/freiburg-im-breisgau-germany-sven-mislintat-managing-director-sport-of-vfb-stuttgart-looks-on.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=YttWY4AujqM9dDpPvDKKIKlS8MWZpi9eSVreFucUyng=)
Borussia Dortmund parts ways with Mislintat
Borussia Dortmund has immediately parted ways with Sven Mislintat. Sporting director Lars Ricken personally informed the former Ajax technical director of the club's decision on Thursday.
![Champions League squad selection for Manchester City: one winter signing left out, Rodri included](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2196720685/pt/foto/manchester-citys-spanish-manager-pep-guardiola-gestures-on-the-touchline-during-the-english.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=rNptjZ0D-xAVFGxP-C2-o6KXb0cnHbRS60j39d15zyI=)
Champions League squad selection for Manchester City: one winter signing left out, Rodri included
Manchester City has announced its squad for the knockout stage of the Champions League. The list consists of 22 players, including midfielder Rodri, who is currently recovering from a cruciate ligament injury. The club has chosen to include him in the squad, hoping he will be available later in the tournament.