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Simeone lifts Álvarez onto the pedestal: 'Best player we have'
Julián Álvarez helped Atlético Madrid to victory over Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday with a hat-trick. His coach Diego Simeone was full of praise for the Argentine forward afterwards. "We need him for many more years."
Rape accusation? There are many people who take advantage of us
Achraf Hakimi, PSG and Morocco defender, faces an ongoing rape accusation dating back to 2023 but insists on his innocence. Calling it the hardest moment of his life, he says the allegations have deeply affected his family while he remains confident that justice will clear his name.
Hofmann sees Hjulmand's next signal
Under Xabi Alonso he endured a frustrating season, under Erik ten Hag he picked up an injury during preseason. With Kasper Hjulmand, his former coach from his Mainz days, Jonas Hofmann is finding new hope and has now received another encouraging signal.
Racing advances to the Libertadores semifinals and awaits Estudiantes or Flamengo
Racing Club beat Vélez Sarsfield 1-0 to reach the Copa Libertadores semifinals, their first appearance in the last four since their 1967 triumph.
Vinícius Jr. scored with the outside of his foot: 'It was Modric who taught me'
Vinícius Júnior scored a stunning trivela goal in Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Levante, crediting Luka Modric for teaching him the technique.
Portuguese media see Mourinho's 'honeymoon' ending early
Portuguese media saw José Mourinho's return to Benfica at Estadio da Luz on Tuesday evening end in disappointment for the high-profile coach. The Portuguese manager saw his team give away a lead in stoppage time against Rio Ave.
Lamine Yamal reacts to the Ballon d'Or and congratulates Dembélé
Lamine Yamal responded to finishing second in the Ballon d’Or behind Ousmane Dembélé, expressing faith in “God’s plan,” pride in winning his second Kopa Trophy, and congratulating the PSG star. At just 18, the Barcelona winger’s future looks destined for the top.
That Emre is not there annoys us all
BVB want to extend their unbeaten run on Saturday against Niko Kovac’s favorite opponent. Fabio Silva could be in the squad for the first time while for captain Emre Can it was the next disappointment.
Spanish federation puzzled by Yamal row: 'We knew nothing'
At the Spanish federation, they did not understand Hansi Flick's recent comments at all. The Barcelona coach was furious with the federation after Lamine Yamal returned injured from the international break.
Is Simeone missing for Atlético not only against Frankfurt
Diego Simeone faces the prospect of more than a one-match suspension in the Champions League after the heated closing stages in Liverpool. Are other Atlético players also at risk of trouble.