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A few months ago, he was on the beach and didn’t want to play
Szczęsny retired last summer but returned to football months later after receiving a surprise invitation from Barcelona, who had just seen Ter Stegen suffer a serious injury. He is now the first-choice goalkeeper and isn’t afraid of losing his spot to the German, who is close to returning. He also isn’t thinking about whether he’ll continue playing after this season.
Emery refuses to talk to Aston Villa players about the comeback
Unai Emery remains confident in a comeback for Aston Villa. The Birmingham club needs to overturn a 3-1 deficit in the Champions League quarter-finals against Paris Saint-Germain. Emery himself was once involved in perhaps the most spectacular Champions League comeback ever (better known as la remontada), but he doesn’t talk to his players about it.
'Alpine Messi' lives up to his nickname once again with a stunning goal
Xherdan Shaqiri has added another beauty to his collection of world-class goals. The 33-year-old Swiss showed once again on Saturday against FC Zürich just how magical his left foot can be, helping FC Basel tighten their grip on the top spot.
Double digits in both goals and assists: Lukaku becomes the second to do it after Salah
Romelu Lukaku has joined a (very short) list alongside Mohamed Salah. He is only the second player in Europe’s top five leagues this season to reach double digits in both goals and assists. In addition, he has now surpassed Diego Maradona in total Serie A goals.
Paderborn goalkeeper plays as right winger in frantic final push
Remarkable scenes from the 2. Bundesliga: SC Paderborn’s goalkeeper redefined the term sweeper keeper in dramatic fashion. Manuel Riemann didn’t just come far off his line to clear balls against Fortuna Düsseldorf he even popped up as a right winger.
Make-or-break week for Van Wonderen at Schalke 04
Kees van Wonderen is heading into a crucial week at Schalke 04. According to several German media outlets, he is fighting for his last chance to remain head coach of the club from Gelsenkirchen. On Saturday, league leaders HSV will visit.
Suárez responds to retirement question about Messi: 'He's not ready yet'
According to Luis Suárez, Lionel Messi will defend the world title with Argentina at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Uruguayan says that his close friend and Inter Miami teammate is not thinking about retirement yet.
Newcastle coach watches from hospital as his team attacks the top three
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, who has been hospitalized, sent a video message on Sunday to congratulate his staff and players. The Magpies defeated Manchester United but had to do it without their manager. "We had to put a smile on his face," said Harvey Barnes, who scored twice.
Lang entertains Club Brugge fans and takes kickoff with much-discussed trick
Noa Lang visited Club Brugge on Sunday, and his presence didn’t go unnoticed. The PSV forward took the kickoff for the home match against RC Genk, which ended in victory, and joined in the celebrations after the final whistle.
Al Nassr applauds Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning goal: 'There will never be another like him'
Coach Stefano Pioli and several teammates reacted to the "rocket" the Portuguese star scored to complete a comeback against Al Riyadh.