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Benfica got their Europa League campaign off to a flying start with a 2-0 victory over AC Milan at San Siro. Goals from Dodi Lukébakio and Kaminsky handed Rúben Amorim's side their first defeat of the season. The Portuguese team took early control and rarely looked in trouble on their European debut.
Matt
·5 min read
Real Madrid have stepped up their interest in JJ Gabriel after the 15-year-old asked to leave Manchester United with immediate effect. The Spanish giants reportedly plan to place the forward in their Castilla reserve team despite his age, with Barcelona, Arsenal and Chelsea also in the race.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Thomas Tuchel has defended his heavily criticised substitutions in the World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina, though he accepts he made them too early. The England head coach says Argentina's all-out attacking approach forced his hand as his side struggled to cope after taking the lead. "It's my scar, not your scar," he said in a team documentary.
Natilla·6 min read
Manchester United crumbled at Old Trafford after taking a 2-0 lead inside ten minutes, losing 3-2 to Brighton & Hove Albion and crashing out of the Carabao Cup. Shea Lacey and Mason Mount put the hosts in command, but a relentless comeback from the Seagulls completed a miserable week for the club.
varela·6 min read
Ajax have completed the signing of 30-year-old Malian midfielder Yves Bissouma, who arrives on a free transfer after leaving Tottenham. He signs until June 2027 and will wear the number 28 shirt. Bissouma becomes the twelfth addition of a summer of deep renewal at the Amsterdam club, with Jordi Cruyff leading the sporting direction and Míchel Sánchez in the dugout.
Javi·5 min read
Ronald Koeman, former Netherlands head coach, announced on Wednesday that his wife Bartina has died at 65 after a battle with breast cancer. The couple had been married for 41 years, and her health was a key factor in Koeman leaving the Dutch national team after the 2022 World Cup. Koeman led the Netherlands in Qatar, where they were eliminated in the round of 32 by Morocco.
Matt·5 min read
Javi Calleja will lead Eldense as the club begins a new era under Lionel Messi as owner. The Madrid-born coach signs until June 30, 2028 and becomes the first managerial appointment of the Argentine star's project, while the takeover still awaits final approval from Spain's Higher Sports Council.
InfoBlaugrana·4 min read
The Arsenal defender caught the Chelsea goalkeeper in the head during their Premier League meeting at the Emirates Stadium. An independent panel has now ruled that the officials made the correct call by not sending off the Brazilian.
Natilla·5 min read
Real Madrid are keeping close tabs on JJ Gabriel, the 15-year-old left winger who has asked to leave Manchester United over a lack of first-team opportunities. The Spanish giants are not alone in tracking the English academy's brightest talent, with Barcelona, PSG, Bayern Munich, City and Chelsea all monitoring the 'Kid Messi'.
varela·6 min read
Erling Haaland's goal in the Manchester derby remains one of the most controversial moments of the Premier League season. The VAR failed to spot that Enzo Fernandez was three yards offside before attempting to head the ball. The review lasted only a few seconds and ended with Manchester City beating Manchester United 1-0.
Javi·7 min read