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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.
Liverpool receive good news from Real Madrid in the midst of a crisis
Liverpool receive a boost in the middle of their crisis as Real Madrid rule out a move for Ibrahima Konaté, clearing the way for the Reds to focus on renewing the French defender’s contract in the final year of his deal.
Sandro Wagner sacked as Augsburg head coach
Sandro Wagner has left his role as Augsburg head coach by mutual agreement after a poor run of results, capped by a 3-0 defeat to Hoffenheim. The club sits just above the Bundesliga relegation zone and will be led on an interim basis by former coach Manuel Baum until the winter break.
Lucho has this chaotic creativity
A lot proved difficult for FC Bayern on this last Saturday in November against St. Pauli. In the end, however, the commanding league leaders were able to rely on Luis Díaz in the decisive moments.
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.
Inter Miami are in the MLS final after an Allende hat-trick
Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, crushed New York City 5-1 with a Tadeo Allende hat trick to secure the Eastern Conference title and reach the MLS Cup final, where they will face the Vancouver Whitecaps in search of the most important trophy in the club’s short history.
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.
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.
Slot made a promise that he is clearly not keeping
Uli Hoeness has criticized Arne Slot. Bayern Munich’s honorary president is unhappy with Florian Wirtz’s situation at Liverpool. The extremely expensive summer signing has so far barely shown his qualities in England. According to Hoeness, Slot is to blame for that.
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.