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![Fulham welcomes back 36-year-old fan favorite](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1609816121/pt/foto/liverpool-england-nathan-patterson-of-everton-controls-the-ball-whilst-under-pressure-from.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=srVJXcbUlqGQmGog76ZYaE9aImBTL4JMwuFpWPz2MxU=)
Fulham welcomes back 36-year-old fan favorite
Willian Borges da Silva is once again a Fulham player. The 36-year-old Brazilian returns to South London after a short stint with Olympiakos.
![Postecoglou wants to ease Van de Ven back gradually and rules out minutes against Liverpool](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2196846876/pt/foto/london-england-micky-van-de-ven-of-tottenham-hotspur-during-the-uefa-europa-league-2024-25.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=woazDgEKnwDxHYBYk2JimwESkd9zmDU7Aj8tEumaER0=)
Postecoglou wants to ease Van de Ven back gradually and rules out minutes against Liverpool
It is highly unlikely that Micky van de Ven will feature for Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday in the League Cup clash against Liverpool. Manager Ange Postecoglou revealed this during the usual pre-match press conference ahead of the cup tie.
![UEFA is considering scrapping extra time in the Champions League](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/82586567/pt/foto/monte-carlo-monaco-a-general-view-of-the-uefa-champions-league-trophy-at-the-uefa-champions.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=Fm4XaPjTcFbymbvg1UCciejOnBrY97V30PybJ9hK5TQ=)
UEFA is considering scrapping extra time in the Champions League
UEFA has raised the issue of scrapping extra time in the Champions League, as well as in the Europa League and Conference League. According to The Guardian, the European governing body is informally working on the plan.
![RB Leipzig director responds to question about Xavi Simons summer departure](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197467455/pt/foto/berlin-germany-xavi-simons-of-rb-leipzig-in-action-during-the-bundesliga-match-between-1-fc.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=bTviVp9Njq3QOg3oiovH0aiib_RDxo8jYJRvnQ9snhk=)
RB Leipzig director responds to question about Xavi Simons' summer departure
RB Leipzig director Marcel Schäfer is very happy with the permanent transfer of Xavi Simons and says that RB Leipzig's performances in the Bundesliga this season will have no impact on the future of the Dutch international.
![Atlético Madrid thrashes Getafe and becomes the first team to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197777977/pt/foto/madrid-spain-players-of-atletico-de-madrid-giuliano-simeone-rodrigo-de-paul-javi-galan-nahuel.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=AP_cyLdJEKGVR-0qXMYNd9eiYRLf_vd7N2zyajIFhS4=)
Atlético Madrid thrashes Getafe and becomes the first team to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals
Atlético Madrid secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Getafe to become the first team to reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals. Giuliano Simeone, son of manager Diego Simeone, scored twice in the first half, with Samuel Lino adding a third before the break.
![Forgotten PSG defender makes comeback after 709 days](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197684667/pt/foto/le-mans-france-presnel-kimpembe-of-psg-acknowledges-the-fans-following-the-french-cup-match.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=aTJp8zihqXW-DAPcpZnHMhGyRfyfaAcunIWXc3-Lrdc=)
Forgotten PSG defender makes comeback after 709 days
Presnel Kimpembe can call himself a footballer again. The French defender of Paris Saint-Germain made his comeback on Tuesday evening after nearly two years of recovering from an injury. It was an emotional cup night.
![Why Marseille cannot sign Pogba despite his free agent status](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2155856756/pt/foto/french-footballer-paul-pogba-attends-at-photocall-of-the-film-kinds-of-kindness-at-cinema.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=cI-ZKux9xCMeWCOPF7m8OzTWpOaMKNCXkeGwrqgC2yw=)
Why Marseille cannot sign Pogba despite his free agent status
Ever since Paul Pogba's contract with Juventus was terminated in mid-November, the French midfielder has been strongly linked with Olympique Marseille. His doping suspension will come to an end in March, but he will not finish the season with Marseille. This is entirely due to French regulations.
![Marcelo says farewell to football: Forever grateful](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1875308797/pt/foto/jeddah-saudi-arabia-marcelo-of-fluminense-acknowledges-the-fans-as-he-leaves-the-field.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=NPsOXbdpsKfbd8m78hYLxU5S1azsYsIgSJkCaFhUEzI=)
Marcelo says farewell to football: 'Forever grateful'
Marcelo hangs up his boots. The legendary left-back of Real Madrid calls it a day at the age of 36.
![We really wanted Garnacho, but we had to respect it](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197498298/pt/foto/manchester-england-alejandro-garnacho-of-manchester-united-during-the-premier-league-match.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=ABVkbigOeaA20zuGKRoWdnaIqVJ3DPlwF-8jujMH-Pg=)
We really wanted Garnacho, but we had to respect it
The Manchester United winger was targeted by Napoli but ultimately remained at his club, just like Allan Saint-Maximin and Karim Adeyemi.
![Dragusin will undergo surgery on the cruciate ligament of his right knee](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2196847468/pt/foto/london-england-radu-dragusin-of-tottenham-hotspur-during-the-uefa-europa-league-2024-25-league.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=NaADRPrXS331NcIXnXveZHw2zRkpqXwVljoXk-wRCJw=)
Dragusin will undergo surgery on the cruciate ligament of his right knee
Romanian international Radu Dragusin will undergo surgery for an ACL injury in his right knee, Tottenham confirmed, without specifying a recovery timeline.