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Roger Schmidt points to the referee after Benfica's disastrous quarter-hour
Roger Schmidt was not pleased with the performance of Turkish referee Halil Meler on Wednesday evening. The German coach felt that the referee was not exactly on Benfica's side in the Champions League match against RB Salzburg.
The Marseille board now also receives support from the fans
The representatives of supporter groups who made threatening statements in a meeting with the board of Olympique Marseille last Monday cannot count on the full support of the Marseille fan base. A counter-movement has been set up.
Solskjaer reflects: 'Bringing Ronaldo back to Man Utd was a mistake'
There was turmoil at Manchester United when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was the manager between 2018 and 2021, and things still aren't going well at the club. The Norwegian coach spoke out this week for the first time since his forced departure in November 2021, reflecting on the return of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ten Hag doesn't see the need for a reset and sees opportunities against Bayern Munich
Manchester United is having a poor start to the season. In the Champions League, they face a seemingly difficult away match against Bayern Munich, but that doesn't mean Erik ten Hag is worried. 'We need to ensure consistency.'
Chaos at Marseille complete: board steps down after threats
The board of Olympique Marseille temporarily steps down. The reason is a meeting last Monday with representatives of various supporter groups, during which threats were made.
Spurs claim surprising clause: 'Kane is always welcome here'
Harry Kane left Tottenham Hotspur this summer for Bayern Munich, but there's a chance the striker might return to North London one day. Chairman Daniel Levy claims that Spurs have negotiated a buy-back clause.
Ancelotti names favorite for CL victory: 'But there are always surprises'
Real Madrid has started the season excellently. After five matches in La Liga, the Royal team has not dropped a single point. In the Champions League, coach Carlo Ancelotti remains cautious. 'We never see ourselves as the favorite.'
Bosz explains his choices and promises an attacking PSV in London
In recent years, Arsenal, under the guidance of manager Mikel Arteta, has reestablished its reputation as the attacking team it once was under Arsène Wenger. However, Peter Bosz promises that his PSV also wants to go full throttle in the upcoming Champions League clash in London.
Schouten gets acquainted with the 43 formations of Arsenal
The main question at the press conference was: shouldn't PSV have adapted more to Arsenal? Midfielder Jerdy Schouten argued after the heavy defeat in London that it wouldn't have made much of a difference and explained why that was the case.
Van Bommel on his exchange with Xavi: 'It was a beautiful pass from Frenkie'
Mark van Bommel doesn't consider it a disgrace that Antwerp FC received a 5-0 thrashing from Barcelona on their Champions League debut Tuesday evening. The 46-year-old coach addressed a notable exchange he had with Xavi after the match.