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Platini relieved after acquittal: 'I know it was a conspiracy'
Michel Platini spoke to the press after being definitively acquitted of corruption on Tuesday. The former UEFA president expressed a sense of relief.
Patience in Turin has run out: Juventus swaps Motta for a familiar face
Thiago Motta has been sacked as Juventus manager after just over eight months in charge. The position of the former Italian international had become untenable in recent weeks due to disappointing results. Igor Tudor will replace him at the club, where Teun Koopmeiners plays.
Chelsea and Man Utd trigger release clause in Sancho's contract
If Chelsea decide not to sign Jadon Sancho permanently from Manchester United, the club will have to pay six million euros to Old Trafford. According to all major media outlets in England, this clause is included in the loan agreement. Essentially, it’s a kind of penalty clause.
Mexico wins the CONCACAF Nations League
Mexico clinched their first CONCACAF Nations League title with a dramatic stoppage-time penalty against Panama, ending years of frustration. Raúl Jiménez scored both goals for El Tri in a tense 2-1 win, while the U.S. disappointed, losing to Canada in the third-place match.
Greek youngsters roll over Scotland, red-carded Trauner the scapegoat for Austria
Greece, Turkey, and Serbia will compete in League A of the next Nations League. The countries won convincingly on Sunday, securing a spot among the top nations. Feyenoord’s Gernot Trauner played a negative leading role for Austria.
Romeny makes Kluivert celebrate: crucial win for Indonesia in World Cup qualification chase
Indonesia recorded their first victory under Patrick Kluivert on Tuesday. With a home win over Bahrain, the World Cup remains within reach for Timnas, who have moved back into the top four of the Asian qualification group.
I'm against individual awards in football
Brazil coach Dorival Júnior confirms six changes for the World Cup qualifier against Argentina, emphasizing respect in one of football's biggest rivalries. He also voices opposition to individual awards in football, while Vinícius Júnior prepares to lead Brazil’s attack in a high-stakes clash.
Trauner surprised by red card against Serbia: 'Not sure if I even touched him'
Gernot Trauner was shown a red card on Sunday evening during the Nations League clash with Serbia. With the Feyenoord defender sent off, Austria was reduced to ten men while already trailing 1-0. Trauner questioned whether the red card was justified, saying: "I'm not sure if I actually made contact with him."
Spectacular first half just enough for Germany against Italy
Germany secured a place in the Nations League semi-finals at the expense of Italy on Sunday evening. After Thursday’s 2-1 win in Milan, a dominant first half from Julian Nagelsmann’s side was enough to see them through, with the match eventually ending in a 3-3 draw.
World Cup winner sounds the alarm: 'France are playing football from another era'
The football played by Didier Deschamps' France belongs to another era, according to Christophe Dugarry. The 53-year-old former international, who earned 55 caps for his country, has had enough of what he describes as the reactive style of play that Les Bleus have been producing for the past twelve years.