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Boateng’s controversies rule out a training stint at Bayern
Bayern Munich scrapped plans for Jérôme Boateng to start a coaching placement after strong fan protests over his past conviction, saying both sides agreed to drop the idea to avoid reputational damage.
Xabi Alonso comments on Yamal’s controversial remarks
Xabi Alonso isn’t letting Lamine Yamal’s remarks get to him. A day before El Clásico, the Real Madrid coach didn’t want to give any attention to Barcelona’s star player. “What matters is what happens on the pitch.”
Even after a raid on their defence, Bournemouth are England’s surprise package
This summer, eleven Premier League clubs spent more than Bournemouth, and the club also lost almost its entire defence to European giants. Yet after nine matches, Justin Kluivert’s team boldly sits second in the Premier League, just behind leaders Arsenal. A look at one of the surprises of the season.
Bayer Leverkusen extend their good run in the Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen beat Freiburg 2-0 for a fourth straight Bundesliga win. Ernest Poku and Edmond Tapsoba scored, Philipp Lienhart was sent off, and Leverkusen moved to 17 points, level with Dortmund and in provisional fourth behind leaders Bayern and second placed Leipzig.
Villarreal closer to Real Madrid and Barcelona ahead of the Clásico
Villarreal beat Valencia 2-0 at Mestalla to cement third place and close in on Real Madrid and Barcelona ahead of the Clásico, with Gerard Moreno and Santi Comesaña on target and the table tightening at the top.
Gnabry, Guerreiro, Karl: Interest from Bayern’s bench
In the 3-0 win in Gladbach, it wasn’t Harry Kane, Michael Olise, or Luis Díaz in the spotlight for once. Bayern won the game this time mainly thanks to their substitutes.
Flying Dutchman Van de Ven praised as Spurs' top scorer
Micky van de Ven is being praised in England after scoring twice for Tottenham Hotspur against Everton. The Dutch international follows in the footsteps of Jan Vertonghen as Spurs' top-scoring defender.
The risk Lamine is taking with his attack on Real Madrid
A lot of exposure. Too much. Part of his character, but many at Real Madrid and even at Barcelona think he has crossed the line.
Mbappé leads Real to victory in El Clásico with an impressive statistic
Real Madrid struck an important blow in El Clásico in the battle for the league title. Thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, they narrowly beat rivals Barcelona.
Major setback for Leverkusen: Fernandez likely out for two months
The situation in Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s defensive midfield is becoming increasingly difficult: as the club announced on Monday afternoon, Ezequiel Fernandez will be out for an extended period.