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Platini relieved after acquittal: 'I know it was a conspiracy'
Michel Platini spoke to the press after being definitively acquitted of corruption on Tuesday. The former UEFA president expressed a sense of relief.
Tuchel puts relations with Arsenal on edge after comment about Rice
Thomas Tuchel has stated that he will not give in to demands from clubs to rest players during international matches. The new England manager pointed to Declan Rice as an example, noting that the midfielder played over an hour in a Champions League match that had already been effectively decided. "I didn’t get the feeling they were thinking about us then," Tuchel remarked.
Ligue 1 salaries revealed: PSG financially dominant as well
As is tradition each year, L'Équipe has revealed the salaries of players in Ligue 1. The French sports newspaper published the details in Wednesday’s edition. Paris Saint-Germain dominates not only on the pitch but also financially, ruling with an iron fist.
Hansi Flick criticizes the schedule in Spain: 'In other leagues, it's different'
The issue is the close timing between the international break and Barcelona’s rescheduled match against Osasuna on Thursday. The kick-off time for an away match against Leganés in April has also drawn criticism from the German coach.
Tuchel is affected by the international break in June and Coldplay
England had an unremarkable but flawless international week, with World Cup qualifying wins over Andorra and Latvia. The next two international breaks are expected to cause problems for head coach Thomas Tuchel. The culprits: FIFA and Coldplay.
I'm against individual awards in football
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior confirms six changes for the World Cup qualifier against Argentina, emphasizing respect in one of football's biggest rivalries. He also voices opposition to individual awards in football, while Vinícius Júnior prepares to lead Brazil’s attack in a high-stakes clash.
Crazy calendar affects Barça: Raphinha not back in time, Flick angry
Barcelona has a crazy match schedule. On Thursday evening, the Catalans have to play again, even though coach Hansi Flick still doesn’t have all his international players back.
Laws of the game organization wants to expand the 'only the captain talks' rule further
Since this season, it's become a familiar sight on Dutch football pitches: referees now communicate only with the team captain or a designated outfield player, rather than engaging in constant dialogue with everyone. The rules body IFAB believes this rule deserves to be adopted more widely.
Romeny makes Kluivert celebrate: crucial win for Indonesia in World Cup qualification chase
Indonesia recorded their first victory under Patrick Kluivert on Tuesday. With a home win over Bahrain, the World Cup remains within reach for Timnas, who have moved back into the top four of the Asian qualification group.
Mexico wins the CONCACAF Nations League
Mexico clinched their first CONCACAF Nations League title with a dramatic stoppage-time penalty against Panama, ending years of frustration. Raúl Jiménez scored both goals for El Tri in a tense 2-1 win, while the U.S. disappointed, losing to Canada in the third-place match.