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Mourinho strikes out hard, Benfica president agrees: Portuguese football is sick
José Mourinho has no kind words for refereeing in Portugal. On Sunday night, SL Benfica squandered a 2-0 lead at home against Casa Pia. The manner in which the 2-1 was awarded is causing enormous frustration for Mourinho.
Messi steps onto the new Camp Nou: I hope I can return
Lionel Messi visits the new Spotify Camp Nou and expresses hope of returning, as Joan Laporta proposes a future tribute match. Four years after his departure, Barcelona and Messi move closer to the long awaited farewell celebration.
Amiri is out: Nagelsmann calls up Ouedraogo
At 3:41 p.m., the national team entered Wolfsburg’s AOK Stadium, which was well attended with nearly 4,000 fans and welcomed with warm applause – but without Nico Schlotterbeck and Nadiem Amiri. While the Dortmund defender is only sitting out for now, the Mainz midfielder has not traveled. Assan Ouedraogo has been called up to replace him.
Neuer after blunder: I made the wrong decision
It took a full 17 competitive matches before Bayern went without a win in the 2025/26 season. However, the manner of Saturday’s 2-2 at Union Berlin left the Munich side with mixed feelings.
Pellegrini suggests applying a basketball rule to football: It would be more dynamic
The Betis coach suggested applying to football a rule that already exists in basketball, under which a team that moves the ball into the opponent’s half cannot play it back into its own half or it would be penalized.
Barcelona win in Vigo and reduce the gap to leaders Real Madrid
Barcelona beat Celta Vigo 4-2 as Lewandowski hits a hat trick and Yamal scores, cutting the gap to Real Madrid to three points after Madrid draw with Rayo.
Neymar lashes out at the referee of Flamengo vs Santos
Neymar blasts the officiating after Santos’ 3-2 loss to Flamengo, calling the referee arrogant, citing a missed foul on Brazão before a decisive corner, and urging reforms in Brazilian refereeing.
Kroes over coffee with Ten Hag and the search for the new coach
Ajax must look for a new head coach after the dismissal of John Heitinga. Technical director Alex Kroes, who will remain in place for now, talks about that search.
Poku makes a strong impression in Germany: A positive surprise
Ernest Poku is having a top season in the Bundesliga. The 21-year-old forward was outstanding on Saturday against FC Heidenheim (6-0) and rewarded himself with a goal and an assist. Ibrahim Maza also delivered an excellent performance. Coach Kasper Hjulmand has an explanation for why Poku and the Algerian top talent are doing so well.
De Ligt saves Man Utd from defeat to Spurs at the last minute
Manchester United narrowly came away with a point against Tottenham Hotspur. The Londoners looked set to see out a 2-1 win, but in the very last minute Matthijs de Ligt prevented defeat: 2-2.