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Makkelie under fire after penalty reversal: 'Simply unacceptable'
Danny Makkelie was the scapegoat after the World Cup qualifier between Romania and Bosnia & Herzegovina. According to Mircea Lucescu, the head coach of the Tricolorii, the decision to overturn the initially awarded penalty was 'unacceptable'.
Álvarez critical of FIFA rules: 'I've seen the footage a thousand times'
The disallowed penalty by Julián Álvarez against Real Madrid made headlines around the world. In an interview with ESPN, the Argentine criticized FIFA's rules.
Media harsh on Mbappé and co: 'France is a tragedy'
The international media were harsh on the French national team after their defeat to Croatia. The French crashed out in the quarter-finals of the Nations League, and the shaky defense is a major concern. Kylian Mbappé also faced criticism.
‘Modern’ Oranje superior to ‘helpless’ Spain: ‘Torture in Mestalla looms’
The Dutch national team impressed the Spanish media on Thursday night. Their own national team received less favorable reviews after the 2-2 draw at De Kuip. Jeremie Frimpong and Tijjani Reijnders were even mentioned as potential signings for Real Madrid.
English media see it as a 'housewarming gift' for the new Tuchel army
England secured a fairly routine win over Albania on Friday night in their World Cup qualifying campaign. The English media were moderately positive about the 'Thomas Tuchel Army', with Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jude Bellingham seen as the standout performers.
Stuttgart manager extends contract until 2028, rules out move to Leipzig
Sebastian Hoeness and his assistant, David Krecidlo, have extended their contracts to continue the work they’ve been doing at the club since their arrival in April 2023.
Kluivert and Koeman joke about fatherhood: 'Then the second one as well, I guess'
Justin Kluivert recently became a father, and it certainly hasn’t affected his football. The creative winger is back with the Dutch national team and joked with head coach Ronald Koeman about fatherhood ahead of the return match against Spain.
Setback for Bayern ahead of Champions League clash: Neuer forced to delay return
Manuel Neuer has to postpone his return for Bayern Munich. According to all major German media outlets, the 38-year-old goalkeeper has suffered a setback in his recovery and will still be unavailable for Vincent Kompany’s team even after the international break.
How Tuchel wants to bring out the best in Bellingham
Thomas Tuchel has advised Jude Bellingham to bring more discipline into his game in order to better manage his energy. The new England head coach noted that Bellingham sometimes tries to do too much.
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.