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Competition for Timber: 'But Jurriën has also done exceptionally well'
Mikel Arteta is pleased that Ben White is available for Arsenal again. The defender has come on as a substitute three times in recent weeks, and it's only a matter of time before he starts in the lineup again. For Jurriën Timber, this means he now has a strong competitor for his position.
'Matador' Asensio is the ultimate super-sub in the Champions League
Marco Asensio has impressed the English media after his substitute appearance on Wednesday night. Following his Champions League brace against Club Brugge, the Spaniard has been dubbed the 'matador' and a 'world-class super-sub'.
Motta's position under heavy pressure at Juve after biggest defeat in 58 years
The biggest home defeat in 58 years has plunged Juventus into a deep crisis. Since the Italian record champions suffered a 4-0 loss to Atalanta last Sunday, speculation about the position of coach Thiago Motta has been rampant, with several managers being linked to La Vecchia Signora. Meanwhile, club icon Leonardo Bonucci has also joined the discussion.
UEFA considers adjusting rules after much-discussed Álvarez penalty
UEFA is considering adjusting the rules after the highly debated penalty incident in the Champions League Round of 16 match between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid. During the decisive penalty shootout, Atleti striker Julián Álvarez scored, but the penalty was disallowed.
'Tovenaar' Sergio Ramos does Ramos things in Mexico
Sergio Ramos hasn't forgotten how to play football. The Spanish defender was without a club for a few months but joined Monterrey in Mexico in February. Ramos is enjoying himself there and seems to be back to his old self.
Quarter-finals a different story for Arsenal: 'We'll have to find the highest gear'
English media observed that Arsenal had little trouble against PSV in the Champions League Round of 16. After the humiliation in Eindhoven, a home draw was enough for the Gunners to secure their place in the quarter-finals of the billion-dollar competition. There, Real Madrid awaits, and anticipation is already building.
Correa receives maximum suspension for insulting the referee
Ángel Correa has received a hefty suspension for insulting referee Guillermo Cuadra Fernández. The 30-year-old Atlético Madrid forward will be sidelined for five matches, missing, among others, the games against Barcelona in La Liga and the Copa del Rey.
Lille president sparks controversy with statements about German-speaking referee
Olivier Létang, president of Lille, has expressed his doubts about the appointment of referee Sandro Schärer for the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. Létang found it remarkable that a German-speaking Swiss official was in charge of the game, which ultimately resulted in Lille's elimination. His remarks have caused controversy in Switzerland.
Some said that Arsenal and Bayern were better than us
Liverpool's coach assured that he will not play in such a deep block in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 at Anfield, after securing a 1-0 win in Paris that way.
Expected Spurs lineup marks a first: key players reunited after five months
English media anticipate a notable event in Tottenham Hotspur's lineup for the second leg against AZ in the Europa League Round of 16. Key players Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, James Maddison, and Heung-Min Son are expected to start together for the first time in five months.