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Ten Hag reflects on the challenges of his 'second season'
Can Manchester United find their way back up on Saturday evening in the away match against Burnley? Erik ten Hag preaches calm after four losses in the last five matches. The manager will once again not call upon Jadon Sancho for Saturday's match.
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.
With these eleven names from Marseille, Ajax will presumably have to deal
In France, it is expected that interim coach Jacques Abardonado will make few changes compared to the last starting eleven under the departed Marcelino. The team ranked fourth in the French league will face Ajax on Thursday evening, and a solution needs to be found only for the injured Leonardo Balerdi.
Kudus impresses at West Ham: 'Moyes has a new weapon'
West Ham United is going to enjoy Mohammed Kudus a lot. That's the conviction of Joe Cole, who watched the Ghanaian newcomer in action on Thursday night in the Europa League match against Backa Topola (3-1).
Arsenal in the clouds: super contract for the great director
Martin Ødegaard has put his signature on a new contract with Arsenal. The 24-year-old Norwegian is now tied to the English powerhouse until mid-2028. With the new contract, he is set to become the highest earner in North London, according to The Athletic.
Nagelsmann must lead Germany to success at the European Championship in their own country
Julian Nagelsmann is the new head coach of Germany with immediate effect. The 36-year-old coach has been appointed as the successor to Hansi Flick, who was dismissed earlier this month. As a result, he will lead Die Mannschaft at the European Championship in their own country next summer.
Xavi confirms contract extension at Barça: 'I feel the support of the president'
Barcelona and Xavi will continue together for a longer period. The expiring contract of the 43-year-old coach will be extended by one season until mid-2025.
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.
Why Bundesliga sensation Frimpong is still waiting for his Oranje debut
Ten months after his spot in the World Cup squad, Jeremie Frimpong can finally prepare for his return to Oranje. During the previous three international breaks, national coach Ronald Koeman consistently overlooked the Bayer Leverkusen wing-back.
Tuchel addresses the situations of substitutes De Ligt and Mazraoui
Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt will have to continue waiting for their opportunity at Bayern Munich. Thomas Tuchel asks the two to keep fighting for a spot, but for now, simply prefers others.