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When is it too hot for football? FIFA and players’ union disagree
It’s hot at the Club World Cup, and that’s causing quite a stir in the football world. The heat in the United States is affecting the players and has drawn criticism from coaches and players alike. At the highest levels of football, there is division over when conditions are still considered safe.
Mourinho gets his way with the arrival of expensive Colombian striker
Jhon Durán is returning to European football. Al-Nassr is allowing the 21-year-old Colombian to join Fenerbahçe.
Saint-Maximin causes a stir with comments about doping at Fenerbahçe
Allan Saint-Maximin has caused a stir in Turkey with comments about his loan spell at Fenerbahçe. The French dribbler claims that the Turkish giants tried to drug him, much to the shock of the Istanbul club.
Rakitic ends his career and immediately takes on a new role
Ivan Rakitic has now officially confirmed that he is ending his playing career. It was previously announced that the former Croatian international will take on a new role at Hajduk Split: he will become the assistant to technical director Goran Vucevic.
Following Farioli, Vos also signs a two-year deal with FC Porto
Dave Vos has signed a two-year contract with FC Porto, just like head coach Francesco Farioli. The 42-year-old will be part of the new technical staff at the Portuguese club.
Real Madrid and Benfica resume negotiations for Carreras
Negotiations between Real Madrid and Benfica over Álvaro Carreras have resumed, with a full agreement already in place between the player and Madrid. While Benfica’s approval is still pending, both sides are moving closer to a deal that could see the left-back return to the Bernabéu.
Allegri confirms Modric's arrival and 'Theo's' departure upon return as Milan coach
Massimiliano Allegri gave his first press conference on Monday as the new head coach of AC Milan. The 57-year-old Italian, who already has a successful history with the Rossoneri, confirmed that Luka Modric will join Milan after the Club World Cup.
Toni Kroos: 'I’m not coming back, and Real Madrid knows that...'
Toni Kroos confirms his retirement is final in an in-depth interview, reflecting on Real Madrid’s search for his replacement, praising Xabi Alonso’s arrival, and warning about the risks of an overloaded football calendar.
Criticized Donnarumma receives support: 'He didn't want to injure Musiala'
Gianluigi Donnarumma has elaborated on the unfortunate collision with Jamal Musiala at the Club World Cup. The Italian goalkeeper of Paris Saint-Germain had no intention of hitting Bayern Munich’s German star talent.
Davide Ancelotti can stand on his own for the first time in Brazil
Davide Ancelotti, son of Carlo Ancelotti, may soon stand on his own for the first time as a head coach. Botafogo is working on bringing the assistant coach of the Brazilian national team to the club as their head coach.