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Barcelona kept hoping for Xavi: 'Haven't spoken with other coaches'
Barcelona has not spoken with other coaches in recent months. That statement was made by president Joan Laporta on Thursday during the press moment in which the Catalans announced that Xavi has reconsidered his decision to leave.
Porto left shirt number free for Conceição: 'I was sure he would return'
Besides Francisco Conceição, veteran Pepe (41) and coach Sérgio Conceicão are also likely to stay longer at FC Porto. This was announced by chairman Pinto da Costa, after Porto exercised the purchase option on the attacker rented from Ajax.
If they don't lose games and we keep doing what we did...
Statements from Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's manager, after the defeat to Everton, 2-0, on Wednesday.
Watford owner is satisfied with a coach and lets him stay
Watford has appointed a permanent manager again. After a trial period of about a month, the Championship participant has decided to permanently appoint interim manager Tom Cleverley to lead the team. This is yet another appointment by the rather dismissal-prone club owner Gino Pozzo.
Courtois could make his return in Madrid 44 days before the start of the Euros
Already in December, Thibaut Courtois announced that due to his injury, he would not join Belgium for the Euros, but nearly a month and a half before the first group match, the Belgian goalkeeper could make his return between the posts for Real Madrid. This was confirmed by coach Carlo Ancelotti on Thursday afternoon.
Atletico Madrid made the best offer, but I was afraid of Simeone
Mario Gómez, a former German international who has played for major clubs like Bayern Munich and Stuttgart, recently spoke on the "Phrasenmäher" podcast about his career decisions.
Milan over anger after two days: 'Congratulations, Internazionale'
AC Milan has provided city rival Internazionale with congratulations after two days. The rival became the national champion on Monday, notably at San Siro (1-2). However, a firm handshake from the Rossoneri remained absent for the time being after the heated duel.
Leipzig clear about plans with Simons: 'We are not a conveyor belt'
Coach Marco Rose is hopeful that Xavi Simons will also be active for RB Leipzig next season. According to the 47-year-old German, the club's qualification for the Champions League this season plays a significant role in the plans with the Dutch international. In this regard, an important match awaits on Saturday against Borussia Dortmund.
Arsenal remains unbeaten in 'Big Six clashes': 'They have learned from last season'
Former England international Rio Ferdinand noted after Arsenal's big home win against Chelsea that Mikel Arteta's team has progressed from last season, when the Londoners ultimately fell away in the title race. Arsenal once again stood their ground in a 'Big Six' clash in the Premier League.
Ten Hag achieves a special milestone at Manchester United with a debutant
With the introduction of Ethan Wheatley on Wednesday evening, Erik ten Hag marked a notable milestone in the history of Manchester United. The eighteen-year-old forward became the 250th homegrown player to appear in an official match for The Red Devils.
