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British media see 'King Ruud' benefiting from luck in 'dream start' at Leicester City
Ruud van Nistelrooy's debut victory with Leicester City against West Ham United was certainly not without luck, according to British media. They note that the "passionate" Dutch manager has been warmly embraced by The Foxes shortly after his arrival.
Zirkzee and Koopmeiners included in Inter-dominated Team of the Year
Joshua Zirkzee (pictured) and Teun Koopmeiners were named in the Serie A Team of the Year on Monday evening. This was announced during the 2024 Gran Galà del Calcio.
Accused of sexual assault, Rafa Mir returns to Valencia's squad
Rafa Mir, 27, returns to Valencia’s squad for their Copa del Rey match against Ejea after a three-month absence. The forward, on loan from Sevilla, has faced a turbulent period marked by an investigation into sexual assault allegations and a muscle injury that sidelined him.
Fiorentina provides an update on Edoardo Bove's medical condition, and the squad returns to training
Edoardo Bove, a Fiorentina player on loan from Roma, collapsed unconscious 17 minutes into the match against Inter, sparking significant concern at the Artemio Franchi Stadium.
Spanish media praise Barça standouts and see 'redemption' for Frenkie de Jong
Spanish media are full of praise for Raphinha and Lamine Yamal following Barcelona's convincing victory over Real Mallorca. The successful substitution appearance by Frenkie de Jong is also highlighted in the sports newspapers.
Neuer takes responsibility, director reacts sharply after Bayern's cup defeat
After Bayern Munich's match against Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB-Pokal, Manuel Neuer's red card was the main topic of discussion. For the remorseful German goalkeeper, it was his first red card ever.
PSG president denies interest in Salah
Nasser Al-Khelaifi praised the quality of the Egyptian winger, who is nearing the end of his contract with Liverpool, but denied ever having any interest in signing him.
No doubt that Gakpo can score twenty goals here as well
Arne Slot is pleased with Cody Gakpo's development this season. The Liverpool manager is, however, satisfied with all his attackers but does not want to create the expectation that players automatically deserve a permanent starting position based on their performances.
Ancelotti praises talent and comments on Mbappé's action
According to Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid's squad came out of the match against Getafe in good shape. For him, this is good news, as it allows Los Blancos to more easily build momentum for a new winning streak.
Barça reveals when the final hurdle in the new Nike deal will be cleared
Barcelona is on the verge of signing a new mega-contract with kit sponsor Nike. The sports brand has been providing the kits for the Catalan giants since 1998, and many more years will now be added to that partnership. The renewed contract will bind the two parties together until 2038. However, there is still one final requirement: approval from the club's members.