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Wirtz responds in conversation with Slot: 'It’s getting better step by step'
Florian Wirtz admits that at Liverpool he does not yet play as prominent a role as he did in the recent past at Bayer Leverkusen. The star signing of The Reds has spoken with manager Arne Slot about the areas in which he can make progress.

Vinícius Jr. scored with the outside of his foot: 'It was Modric who taught me'
Vinícius Júnior scored a stunning trivela goal in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Levante, crediting Luka Modric for teaching him the technique.

Hofmann sees Hjulmand's next signal
Under Xabi Alonso he endured a frustrating season, under Erik ten Hag he picked up an injury during preseason. With Kasper Hjulmand, his former coach from his Mainz days, Jonas Hofmann is finding new hope and has now received another encouraging signal.

Dembélé outshines Yamal and wins the Ballon d'Or
Ousmane Dembélé claimed the Ballon d'Or on Monday. The Paris Saint-Germain forward outshone Lamine Yamal.

Is Simeone missing for Atlético not only against Frankfurt
Diego Simeone faces the prospect of more than a one-match suspension in the Champions League after the heated closing stages in Liverpool. Are other Atlético players also at risk of trouble.

Spanish federation puzzled by Yamal row: 'We knew nothing'
At the Spanish federation, they did not understand Hansi Flick's recent comments at all. The Barcelona coach was furious with the federation after Lamine Yamal returned injured from the international break.

Lamine Yamal reacts to the Ballon d'Or and congratulates Dembélé
Lamine Yamal responded to finishing second in the Ballon d’Or behind Ousmane Dembélé, expressing faith in “God’s plan,” pride in winning his second Kopa Trophy, and congratulating the PSG star. At just 18, the Barcelona winger’s future looks destined for the top.

Racing advances to the Libertadores semifinals and awaits Estudiantes or Flamengo
Racing Club beat Vélez Sarsfield 1-0 to reach the Copa Libertadores semifinals, their first appearance in the last four since their 1967 triumph.

Barcelona beat Getafe and remain two points behind leaders Real Madrid
Barcelona beat Getafe 3-0 in La Liga’s fifth round, with Ferrán Torres scoring twice and Dani Olmo adding the third. Playing at the Johan Cruyff Stadium, the Catalans secured their second straight home win and remain just two points behind leaders Real Madrid.

Portuguese media see Mourinho's 'honeymoon' ending early
Portuguese media saw José Mourinho's return to Benfica at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday evening end in disappointment for the high-profile coach. The Portuguese manager saw his team give away a lead in stoppage time against Rio Ave.