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Simonis confronted with historic Van Bommel error
Paul Simonis follows in the footsteps of Dutch coaches Andries Jonker, Ton Lokhoff, and Mark van Bommel at VfL Wolfsburg. When it comes to the cup competition, however, the coach certainly hopes not to follow the example of the latter.
Real Madrid signing slipped away from PSG
Real Madrid present Franco Mastantuono on his 18th birthday after a record-breaking €63.2m move from River Plate. The Argentine forward reveals PSG’s interest, praises Messi, and explains why Xabi Alonso’s call convinced him to join Los Blancos.
Milan sell centre-back to Newcastle for 45 million euros
Newcastle United sign German international Malick Thiaw from AC Milan for 45 million euros, securing a versatile and experienced defender in a deal that underlines the club’s ambitions ahead of the new season.
Great surprise for Slot over Gravenberch suspension
Ryan Gravenberch will have to miss Liverpool’s season opener. The midfielder picked up two yellow cards in the final match of last season and was therefore sent off with a red. This came as a surprise to his coach, Arne Slot.
Lewandowski turned down millions from Saudi Arabia
Robert Lewandowski rejected a €100 million-per-season offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at Barcelona, prioritising titles, competition, and family life over money, agent Pini Zahavi reveals.
Lyon terminates Nemanja Matic’s contract shortly after controversy over covering rainbow flag
Olympique Lyonnais on Thursday terminated the contract of Nemanja Matic with immediate effect. The Serbian midfielder came under fire three months ago for covering a rainbow flag on his shirt.
Leipzig already have an agreement for Benjamin Sesko’s replacement
RB Leipzig have reached an agreement with Göztepe to sign 23-year-old Brazilian striker Rômulo as a replacement for Benjamin Sesko, in a deal worth 20 million euros plus 5 million in add-ons.
'He gets the trust': Kovac backs youngster Mane
On Monday evening Dortmund face a tough first cup round away to third-division side Rot-Weiss Essen. The main issues are in defence, but coach Niko Kovac has already identified a solution.
Hancko opens up about unprecedented saga: ‘I already had my doubts’
Dávid Hancko has, for the first time, given a detailed account of his transfer to Al Nassr, which collapsed in bizarre fashion. During the week of the transfer saga, the defender lost three kilos as he barely slept.
Goals and pitch invasion: Mbappé steals the show in Real’s only friendly
Real Madrid are ready for the official start of the new season. On Tuesday, Los Blancos played a friendly against WSG Tirol, and one man stole the show: Kylian Mbappé.