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Koopmeiners ignored Premier League links: 'Everything is better here'
Teun Koopmeiners did not consider leaving Atalanta for the Premier League this past summer. The 26-year-old midfielder had only one club in mind: Juventus.
English media united after Chelsea’s record win: 'They don’t belong here'
The English media agree: Chelsea does not belong in the Conference League. On Thursday, The Blues secured the biggest victory ever in the European tournament, as FC Noah suffered an 8-0 defeat before heading home.
Mbappé absent for the second consecutive international period with France
Kylian Mbappé is absent for the second consecutive international period with France, as confirmed by the French federation on Thursday afternoon. The absence of the French captain already sparked considerable controversy a month ago, and it will undoubtedly do so again now.
Haaland reacts to the heavy defeat at Alvalade: 'There’s only one way...'
Erling Haaland faced a tough night at Alvalade, where Manchester City suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Sporting CP. Closely marked and missing a crucial penalty, Haaland’s usual impact was subdued. Sporting's victory was spearheaded by Viktor Gyokeres, who scored a hat-trick.
Crisis looms for Real Madrid: ‘We believe we have found the solution’
Although Real Madrid suffered a heavy defeat in El Clásico against Barcelona and also took a hit from AC Milan in the Champions League, there is calm at the Bernabéu, according to coach Carlo Ancelotti. There is no sign of panic.
Benfica loses to Bayern in Munich and drops to 19th place
Benfica fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, with Musiala scoring the decisive goal in the 67th minute. Despite a strong defensive setup by coach Bruno Lage, who opted for a three-center-back formation, Benfica struggled to break Bayern’s hold on the game.
The sentiment of French fans is very negative when it comes to Mbappé
Emmanuel Petit criticized Kylian Mbappé, stating that the forward has become a problem for the French national team and that fans no longer sympathize with him. Following a poor Euro 2024 performance and communication issues, Mbappé is under immense pressure both in France and at his new club, Real Madrid.
Ancelotti defends Mbappé: 'He actually doesn't have an ego'
Kylian Mbappé is struggling in his first few months at Real Madrid. While the French superstar’s performances haven’t been subpar, they haven’t been impressive either. Coach Carlo Ancelotti defended him on Saturday.
Van Nistelrooij reflects on his interim period and shares positive updates
At the press conference ahead of Sunday’s match against Leicester City, Ruud van Nistelrooij cautiously reflected for the first time on his period as interim manager of Manchester United. The Dutchman doesn’t expect it to be a very emotional afternoon.
Mourinho’s outburst appears to hint at a return to the Premier League
José Mourinho hopes to make a return to the Premier League in the near future. The current coach of Turkish club Fenerbahçe is reportedly waiting in the wings to take over at Newcastle United, should the club decide to part ways with their manager, Eddie Howe. This is according to The Guardian.