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![Ancelotti considers preparation for the Champions League Clásico a nightmare](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198765440/pt/foto/manchester-england-carlo-ancelotti-head-coach-of-real-madrid-during-the-uefa-champions-league.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=NXkwUUKAMsDw09ebweA5qggKoiLc8BtNqvfG36VfF1U=)
Ancelotti considers preparation for the Champions League Clásico 'a nightmare'
For the fifth time in six seasons, Manchester City and Real Madrid face each other in the knockout stage of the Champions League. Can we now call it a Clásico? "They are the best opponent with the best coach," said Carlo Ancelotti ahead of the clash at the Etihad Stadium.
![Van Nistelrooij hopes for support despite announced Leicester protest](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1256981360/pt/foto/eindhoven-philips-stadium-dutch-football-eredivisie-season-2022-2023-game-between-psv-and.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=99QJH6SoPFiY921FurK28fZVmUIPQaPQLX3-U_kCQk4=)
Van Nistelrooij hopes for support despite announced Leicester protest
Despite the announced protests, Ruud van Nistelrooij hopes that the supporters will continue to stand behind Leicester City. The Dutch manager has no issue with the demonstrations, as long as there are no shocking scenes during the match against Arsenal.
![Schuurs considers another surgery after 16 months of rehabilitation](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/1748705714/pt/foto/turin-italy-players-react-and-look-on-as-perr-schuurs-of-torino-fc-goes-down-with-a-serious.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=7ZRFREaFlJ9yZSO3gdIJbybpPIDYC19HGztNSqLz_-4=)
Schuurs considers another surgery after 16 months of rehabilitation
Perr Schuurs is seriously considering undergoing a third knee surgery. If he has to go under the knife again, the season will be over for the Torino defender.
![Moise Kean reports racist insults and receives support from Fiorentina, Juventus, and beyond](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198285325/pt/foto/moise-kean-plays-during-the-serie-a-match-between-fc-internazionale-and-fiorentina-in-milano.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=B_n-KG1RLppSzF7ZVUaEwzzG2jX_HEwb6E0ksSrCTos=)
Moise Kean reports racist insults and receives support from Fiorentina, Juventus, and beyond
Moise Kean took to social media to expose racist insults he received after Fiorentina’s match against Inter. The club quickly issued a statement condemning the abuse and reporting the perpetrators to the authorities. Juventus, AC Milan, and other clubs showed their support, reinforcing the fight against racism in football.
![Shakhtar has no intention of letting Pusic, who has been linked to Feyenoord, leave](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2195438130/pt/foto/gelsenkirchen-germany-marino-pusic-head-coach-of-donezk-gestures-during-the-uefa-champions.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=wf6hXSDRJ9K5S4kJRUaonM0Eg8qbk2qHGvFd-XghL2I=)
Shakhtar has no intention of letting Pusic, who has been linked to Feyenoord, leave
Shakhtar Donetsk director Darijo Srna has no intention of allowing coach Marino Pusic to leave the Ukrainian top club. The Shakhtar coach, who previously served as an assistant coach at Feyenoord, has been mentioned as a candidate to succeed Brian Priske at Feyenoord.
![Betis president would like to keep Antony in Seville: Why not?](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2197449565/pt/foto/seville-spain-antony-matheus-dos-santos-of-real-betis-looks-on-during-the-laliga-match-between.jpg?s=1024x1024&w=gi&k=20&c=ce1ZuTZIGyzu5XAh09KVwP2fmuxju9mcmtgdrQzBFNE=)
Betis president would like to keep Antony in Seville: 'Why not?'
Manchester United loanee Antony has made a promising start at Real Betis, and the Andalusian club is already considering keeping the Brazilian beyond this season. Club president Ramón Alarcón expressed his openness to the idea in an interview on Spanish radio.
![Arne Slot suspended for two Premier League matches](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198560180/pt/foto/liverpool-manager-arne-slot-appears-dejected-following-the-premier-league-match-as-he-makes.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=9u_Qiod-gbQidMOcBJD6zuKB3loX-CComKmMlJAYQ2s=)
Arne Slot suspended for two Premier League matches
Arne Slot has been suspended for two matches by the Premier League. The Liverpool manager received a red card from referee Michael Oliver on Wednesday after the Merseyside Derby against Everton.
![Pavlidis transforms into Di María: Everyone keeps talking about ketchup...](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2199252028/pt/foto/monaco-monaco-vangelis-pavlidis-of-sl-benfica-celebrates-as-his-goal-is-confirmed-following-a.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=xsA3cY8_fE7mL5FzC7aif1cLajFq5izwZd4rCqV_gRU=)
Pavlidis transforms into Di María: 'Everyone keeps talking about ketchup...'
Vangelis Pavlidis made a strong impression at Benfica on Wednesday night. The former AZ and Willem II striker decided the first leg against AS Monaco in the Champions League play-off round with a brilliant chip (0-1) and is receiving praise from the Portuguese media.
![Ancelotti calls result against City deceptive: This is just the first half](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198394548/pt/foto/manchester-united-kingdom-head-coach-carlo-ancelotti-of-real-madrid-gestures-during-the-uefa.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=vKC-VTAkwrXJschnGaKM1mDLAMfME_LTtWXPaNwRypc=)
Ancelotti calls result against City deceptive: 'This is just the first half'
Carlo Ancelotti’s reaction after Tuesday night’s Champions League win against City was as we’ve come to expect from him: calm, composed, and satisfied with the result. He saw his team create plenty of chances but still had a subtle message for the attacking quartet.
![Liverpool and Everton condemn comments towards player](https://media.gettyimages.com/id/2198559896/pt/foto/abdoulaye-doucoure-of-everton-f-c-celebrates-as-james-tarkowski-of-everton-f-c-scores-a-goal.jpg?s=2048x2048&w=gi&k=20&c=6uB28Ti8VX-wf8ondcU_4bwX6oHP6YiIAvbpOm3XCaY=)
Liverpool and Everton condemn comments towards player
Liverpool and Everton have issued a joint statement condemning the racist abuse directed at Abdoulaye Doucouré following the Merseyside derby, which ended in a 2-2 draw.