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Turkish match-fixing scandal reaches unprecedented scale, with Turkey international also involved
The Turkish Football Federation has referred 1,024 of the 3,700 players to the disciplinary committee as a precaution due to an ongoing investigation into involvement in betting activities. Among them is Galatasaray player Eren Elmali (pictured), who came on as a substitute against Ajax just last week.
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.
Luis Enrique, PSG’s injuries and the transfer market
Luis Enrique plays down transfer urgency after injuries to Hakimi, Dembélé and Nuno Mendes, backing PSG’s depth and outlining tactical adaptations ahead of Lyon.
Spain withdraws Lamine Yamal and targets Barcelona in official statement
The Royal Spanish Football Federation expressed its “surprise and discomfort” after being informed that the young winger had undergone an invasive treatment for pubalgia administered by Barcelona, which requires a rest period of seven to ten days, forcing the federation to withdraw him from the squad.
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.
From Unai’s 'leave it in the stands' to Álvaro’s 'beach ball' with Vinicius
Vinicius Jr. steals headlines at Vallecas, trading barbs with Rayo fans and players while urging Madrid to play short, sparking tense duels with Unai, Ratiu and Álvaro.
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.
De Ligt highlights an overlooked aspect in football
The mental aspect is hugely underestimated in football, says Matthijs de Ligt. To ensure he feels good in his own skin, the Manchester United and Netherlands defender talks a lot with people around him.
Koeman calls up Emegha for the Dutch national team after all
Emmanuel Emegha has been called up to the Dutch national team for the first time. The selection of the 22-year-old Strasbourg striker is linked to the physical condition of Wout Weghorst, who may not be available for the World Cup qualifier against Poland.