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Patience in Turin has run out: Juventus swaps Motta for a familiar face
Thiago Motta has been sacked as Juventus manager after just over eight months in charge. The position of the former Italian international had become untenable in recent weeks due to disappointing results. Igor Tudor will replace him at the club, where Teun Koopmeiners plays.
Dean Huijsen chose Spain to fulfil his dream of playing for Real Madrid
Dean Huijsen’s dream of playing for Real Madrid played a role in his decision to choose the Spanish national team. According to Spanish media, he admitted this during conversations with the Spanish football federation. After his performances in the Nations League double-header against the Netherlands, it seems the Madrid club has been sufficiently convinced.
Alexander-Arnold close to signing €15 million-per-year contract
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to join Real Madrid on a five-year deal worth €15 million per season. With his Liverpool contract expiring, the 26-year-old will leave Anfield on a free transfer, marking a major shift in both his career and Madrid’s long-term project.
World Cup winner sounds the alarm: 'France are playing football from another era'
The football played by Didier Deschamps' France belongs to another era, according to Christophe Dugarry. The 53-year-old former international, who earned 55 caps for his country, has had enough of what he describes as the reactive style of play that Les Bleus have been producing for the past twelve years.
Spectacular first half just enough for Germany against Italy
Germany secured a place in the Nations League semi-finals at the expense of Italy on Sunday evening. After Thursday’s 2-1 win in Milan, a dominant first half from Julian Nagelsmann’s side was enough to see them through, with the match eventually ending in a 3-3 draw.
Romeny makes Kluivert celebrate: crucial win for Indonesia in World Cup qualification chase
Indonesia recorded their first victory under Patrick Kluivert on Tuesday. With a home win over Bahrain, the World Cup remains within reach for Timnas, who have moved back into the top four of the Asian qualification group.
Greek youngsters roll over Scotland, red-carded Trauner the scapegoat for Austria
Greece, Turkey, and Serbia will compete in League A of the next Nations League. The countries won convincingly on Sunday, securing a spot among the top nations. Feyenoord’s Gernot Trauner played a negative leading role for Austria.
I can't see Darwin being a Liverpool player next season
Michael Owen doubts Darwin Núñez will remain at Liverpool next season, citing interest from Atlético Madrid and Premier League clubs.
Trauner surprised by red card against Serbia: 'Not sure if I even touched him'
Gernot Trauner was shown a red card on Sunday evening during the Nations League clash with Serbia. With the Feyenoord defender sent off, Austria was reduced to ten men while already trailing 1-0. Trauner questioned whether the red card was justified, saying: "I'm not sure if I actually made contact with him."
Mexico wins the CONCACAF Nations League
Mexico clinched their first CONCACAF Nations League title with a dramatic stoppage-time penalty against Panama, ending years of frustration. Raúl Jiménez scored both goals for El Tri in a tense 2-1 win, while the U.S. disappointed, losing to Canada in the third-place match.