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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.
Hansi Flick criticizes the schedule in Spain: 'In other leagues, it's different'
The issue is the close timing between the international break and Barcelona’s rescheduled match against Osasuna on Thursday. The kick-off time for an away match against Leganés in April has also drawn criticism from the German coach.
Van Hecke could win prestigious award after breakthrough with the Dutch national team
Jan Paul van Hecke has been nominated for Premier League Player of the Month. The Brighton & Hove Albion centre-back found the net in March and was already rewarded with a starting spot in the Dutch national team by head coach Ronald Koeman. Now, this award could be the cherry on top of an impressive month.
Remarkable: Angry Flick includes 'unavailable' Araújo in the squad anyway
Ronald Araújo could unexpectedly get playing time during Barcelona’s rescheduled match against Osasuna. No one had anticipated the involvement of the Uruguayan international, as coach Hansi Flick had previously stated that the central defender was unavailable.
Uruguayan player on oxygen in Bolivia: 'It's madness to play here'
José María Giménez described the conditions in which the match between Bolivia and Uruguay was played as 'madness'. This World Cup qualifier took place on Tuesday in a stadium located 4,150 meters above sea level. Footage of Giménez receiving oxygen during the match due to a lack of air spread around the world.
Kuijt once again faces the risk of punishment after criticizing refereeing decisions
The case between the Belgian disciplinary committee and Beerschot coach Dirk Kuijt is turning into quite a farce. Initially, the case against the coach from Katwijk was dropped, but on appeal, a punishment may still be imposed.
Carragher and Neville critical of possible free transfer move by Alexander-Arnold
Jamie Carragher is disappointed in Trent Alexander-Arnold over his potential free transfer exit from Liverpool. The 26-year-old right-back is reportedly close to signing a contract with Real Madrid. Gary Neville placed most of the blame on Liverpool’s owners and their contract strategy, saying, "A £250 million gap is going to open up."
Tuchel is affected by the international break in June and Coldplay
England had an unremarkable but flawless international week, with World Cup qualifying wins over Andorra and Latvia. The next two international breaks are expected to cause problems for head coach Thomas Tuchel. The culprits: FIFA and Coldplay.
Real Madrid fans want Ronaldo as a signing for the Club World Cup
Speculation is growing around a potential short-term return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid for the FIFA Club World Cup in June.
Laws of the game organization wants to expand the 'only the captain talks' rule further
Since this season, it's become a familiar sight on Dutch football pitches: referees now communicate only with the team captain or a designated outfield player, rather than engaging in constant dialogue with everyone. The rules body IFAB believes this rule deserves to be adopted more widely.