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Four Dutch players among the top 100 footballers of 2024, no Frenkie
Virgil van Dijk, Jeremie Frimpong, Xavi Simons, and Cody Gakpo are among the top 100 footballers of the past calendar year. At least, that’s according to The Guardian, which has published a ranking.
Vertonghen hopes for a quick return to Anderlecht
Jan Vertonghen's contract with Anderlecht runs until the summer of 2025, but before that time comes, he hopes to still be of value to his team. Vertonghen is currently recovering from an Achilles tendon injury that has kept him sidelined for four months.
More headaches for troubled Guardiola ahead of the away match against Villa
Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has additional concerns ahead of the tough away match against Aston Villa this Saturday. City will have to do without Rúben Dias in Birmingham, as well as in the coming weeks. Ederson is also not in optimal condition.
Rashford heading for the exit at Man Utd: 'This is different than under Ten Hag'
Rio Ferdinand has tried to explain why Marcus Rashford is heading for the exit at Manchester United. The forward was left out of the squad for the derby against Manchester City and expressed that he is ready for a new challenge.
At Sporting, things are no longer running smoothly: 'The new coach has no time'
Sporting Portugal chairman Federico Varandas was disappointed by Rúben Amorim's sudden departure to Manchester United. He sees that the results under successor João Pereira have been mixed so far.
We expect to have at least 18 matches of the 2030 World Cup in Portugal
António Laranjo, head of the 2030 World Cup organizing committee, stated that the expectation is for at least 18 matches of the 2030 World Cup to be held on Portuguese soil, with six in each stadium.
Liga Unify promoting company announces changes to the European Super League
A22, the company promoting the European Super League, has submitted a proposal to FIFA and UEFA seeking official recognition of the competition, which is reportedly set to launch in September 2025.
Mbappé counts: two done, five to go
Kylian Mbappé has expressed his ambition to win seven titles with Real Madrid this season. On Wednesday, he and his teammates secured the Intercontinental Cup, bringing the total to two trophies. That means five more to go.
Maresca discusses Mudryk's positive doping test: 'We believe in his innocence'
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca addressed the confirmation of Mykhailo Mudryk's positive doping test during a press conference on Wednesday afternoon ahead of the Conference League match against Shamrock Rovers.
Amorim has not yet spoken with Rashford, but he has the perfect 'new challenge'
Rúben Amorim has responded for the first time to Marcus Rashford's statements. The forward mentioned being ready for 'a new challenge', but according to Amorim, that can also simply be at Manchester United.