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Mourinho strikes out hard, Benfica president agrees: Portuguese football is sick
José Mourinho has no kind words for refereeing in Portugal. On Sunday night, SL Benfica squandered a 2-0 lead at home against Casa Pia. The manner in which the 2-1 was awarded is causing enormous frustration for Mourinho.
Neymar lashes out at the referee of Flamengo vs Santos
Neymar blasts the officiating after Santos’ 3-2 loss to Flamengo, calling the referee arrogant, citing a missed foul on Brazão before a decisive corner, and urging reforms in Brazilian refereeing.
De Ligt saves Man Utd from defeat to Spurs at the last minute
Manchester United narrowly came away with a point against Tottenham Hotspur. The Londoners looked set to see out a 2-1 win, but in the very last minute Matthijs de Ligt prevented defeat: 2-2.
Messi steps onto the new Camp Nou: I hope I can return
Lionel Messi visits the new Spotify Camp Nou and expresses hope of returning, as Joan Laporta proposes a future tribute match. Four years after his departure, Barcelona and Messi move closer to the long awaited farewell celebration.
Record start beckons: Kompany on Guardiola’s heels
If Bayern also win on Saturday against Union Berlin, they will match the record start with their tenth Bundesliga victory. That record is held by Bayern from the 2015/16 season under Pep Guardiola.
Palmeiras beat Santos and extend their lead over Flamengo
Palmeiras, guided by Abel Ferreira, claimed an important victory over Santos to strengthen their position at the top of the Brasileirão, showcasing control, efficiency and the consistency that has defined their title charge.
Barcelona win in Vigo and reduce the gap to leaders Real Madrid
Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 as Lewandowski hits a hat trick and Yamal scores, cutting the gap to Real Madrid to three points after Madrid draw with Rayo.
Bayern suffer their first setback thanks to Doekhi; Leverkusen hit hard
Bayern Munich are not infallible. Vincent Kompany’s team suffered their first setback of the Bundesliga season away at Union Berlin, courtesy of a Danilho Doekhi brace. Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen swept aside bottom club FC Heidenheim.
Amiri is out: Nagelsmann calls up Ouedraogo
At 3:41 p.m., the national team entered Wolfsburg’s AOK Stadium, which was well attended with nearly 4,000 fans and welcomed with warm applause – but without Nico Schlotterbeck and Nadiem Amiri. While the Dortmund defender is only sitting out for now, the Mainz midfielder has not traveled. Assan Ouedraogo has been called up to replace him.
Luis Enrique, PSG’s injuries and the transfer market
Luis Enrique plays down transfer urgency after injuries to Hakimi, Dembélé and Nuno Mendes, backing PSG’s depth and outlining tactical adaptations ahead of Lyon.