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Frenkie de Jong advocates for fewer matches: 'The level is getting worse'
Frenkie de Jong believes that the quality of football is declining due to the overwhelming number of matches. "What I also notice in myself is that the excitement is disappearing."
Maldini played until he was 41; I want to play until I'm 45
Raúl Albiol celebrated his 39th birthday this past September. Despite this, the Villarreal defender sees himself continuing to play for a few more years. The Spaniard has set his sights on the record of Paolo Maldini, who hung up his boots at the age of 41.
Debuting Milan coach got angry at halftime: 'I definitely didn't hand out kisses'
Sérgio Conceição reflected on his team's comeback after their 2-1 victory in the Italian Super Cup semifinal against Juventus. The turnaround came following a fiery halftime speech from the Portuguese coach.
Botman is set for a comeback: 'I now have to make an important decision'
Sven Botman is set for his return at Newcastle United. The defender has been sidelined since March with a knee injury but is now fit again. However, Botman will need to fight his way back into the starting lineup.
Xavi Simons can start thinking about playing football again in the new year
Xavi Simons has resumed training with RB Leipzig in the new year. The Dutch international had been sidelined with an ankle injury since October but is now in the final stages of his recovery.
We can't expect Amorim to return to what it was before; it was never a stable ship
Manchester United is going through a rough patch with four consecutive defeats, but Rio Ferdinand believes that the Portuguese coach will not, and should not, abandon the ideas he stands for.
Postecoglou defends 'sick' Maddison after visit to the World Darts Championship
Ange Postecoglou has no issue with James Maddison attending the World Darts Championship, even though the Spurs midfielder was unable to start against Wolverhampton Wanderers last weekend due to illness. The Englishman eventually came on midway through the second half but was unable to prevent Spurs from drawing 2-2.
Liverpool can brace themselves: Real Madrid won't give up and is preparing a second bid
The future of Trent Alexander-Arnold is a hot topic. Real Madrid is eager to lure the 26-year-old right-back away from Liverpool, but Arne Slot's club is currently refusing to cooperate. Meanwhile, a second offer is reportedly being prepared in the Spanish capital.
Zlatan admits fault in Fonseca's dismissal: 'We shouldn't have let him speak'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic reflected on Paulo Fonseca's dismissal on Tuesday. The AC Milan advisor addressed the situation, admitted fault, and spoke about the appointment of Fonseca's successor, Sergio Conceição.
Huijsen crowns a stellar month with a Premier League nomination
Dean Huijsen has been nominated for the first time in his career as Premier League Player of the Month. The 19-year-old Bournemouth defender could be rewarded for his impressive performances against teams like Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.