- Top Countries
- Around the web
Álvarez critical of FIFA rules: 'I've seen the footage a thousand times'
The disallowed penalty by Julián Álvarez against Real Madrid made headlines around the world. In an interview with ESPN, the Argentine criticized FIFA's rules.
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.
Makkelie under fire after penalty reversal: 'Simply unacceptable'
Danny Makkelie was the scapegoat after the World Cup qualifier between Romania and Bosnia & Herzegovina. According to Mircea Lucescu, the head coach of the Tricolorii, the decision to overturn the initially awarded penalty was 'unacceptable'.
Salah proves top form with impressive stats
Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has praised star player Mohamed Salah after his standout performance against Ethiopia. The Liverpool forward delivered once again, contributing a goal and an assist.
Højlund makes Copenhagen shout 'siuuu' in front of Ronaldo’s face
Rasmus Højlund has explained how he celebrated his winning goal against Portugal. The Danish striker finished off a well-constructed attack and, under the watchful eye of Cristiano Ronaldo, made the stadium in Copenhagen shout 'Siuuu' by copying the Portuguese star’s signature celebration. "It was out of respect for my idol," said the Manchester United forward.
Media harsh on Mbappé and co: 'France is a tragedy'
The international media were harsh on the French national team after their defeat to Croatia. The French crashed out in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, and the shaky defense is a major concern. Kylian Mbappé also faced criticism.
English media see it as a 'housewarming gift' for the new Tuchel army
England secured a fairly routine win over Albania on Friday night in their World Cup qualifying campaign. The English media were moderately positive about the 'Thomas Tuchel Army', with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jude Bellingham seen as the standout performers.
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.
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.
Kluivert and Koeman joke about fatherhood: 'Then the second one as well, I guess'
Justin Kluivert recently became a father, and it certainly hasn’t affected his football. The creative winger is back with the Dutch national team and joked with head coach Ronald Koeman about fatherhood ahead of the return match against Spain.