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FIFA creates mini-pitches for children in the West Bank
FIFA, with funding from the Swiss government, is building two mini football pitches in the West Bank as part of a wider plan to install ten across Palestine and Israel, offering safe spaces for children to play and develop. The project is part of the FIFA Arena initiative, which aims to create at least one thousand mini pitches worldwide by 2030, using football to promote hope, inclusion and community rebuilding in conflict affected regions.
Hungry Schalke 04 win the top clash and seize control
Schalke 04 has seized control in the 2. Bundesliga. The traditional club did so in a direct top-of-the-table clash against Paderborn, who had been league leaders until Friday evening. Afterwards, there was great joy at the club that is longing for a return to the highest level.
Slot may have only one more week to save his job
Liverpool crashed to a damaging 4-1 home defeat against PSV at Anfield, deepening the crisis around manager Arne Slot. Defensive errors, a lifeless attack and a toxic atmosphere in the stands have pushed Slot to the brink, with his future and Liverpool’s Champions League hopes now hanging by a thread.
The other side of Bayerns first defeat
In London, Bayern leave the pitch as second best for the first time – which could also have its advantages.
Neymar may not play again in 2025 due to a knee injury
According to Brazilian outlet O Globo, Neymar is not expected to play again this year for Santos. The 33-year-old forward suffered a knee injury at his club Santos, and a place at the 2026 World Cup seems to be slipping further and further away for him.
Bundesliga players always make me feel uneasy
Thierry Henry highlights the differences between the German league and the Premier League.
Protest motivated Madueke to turn the Arsenal story into a success
The fans’ protest against signing Noni Madueke last summer has only given the Arsenal forward extra fuel. That is what manager Mikel Arteta claims in the build-up to the reunion with Chelsea, Madueke’s former club.
Arsenal are the kings of Europe
Arsenal are dominating Europe right now, combining a perfect Champions League record, rock solid defence and versatile attacking play. After a statement 3-1 win over Bayern and top spot in the Premier League with a six point cushion, the Gunners look like the most complete team on the continent at this stage of the season.
Marseille fail to take advantage of PSG’s defeat and miss out on going top
Marseille twice came from behind but conceded a stoppage time equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Toulouse, missing the chance to overtake Paris Saint Germain and go top of Ligue 1 on matchday 14.
Everything Barca received from the sale of Cucurella
Marc Cucurella, a La Masia product sold by Barcelona for a total of just 9.8 million euros across several deals, shone against his former club with a top performance for Chelsea, shutting down Lamine Yamal and playing a key role in the match.