Benfica to pay sacked coach Schmidt 8.7 million euros

Roger Schmidt, who was sacked as Benfica coach at the end of August, is to receive 8.7 million euros ($9.1 million) in severance pay, the Lisbon club announced on Thursday.

Hojlund brace as Man Utd beat Plzen

Second-half substitute Rasmus Hojlund scored twice as Manchester United fought back to earn a 2-1 win at Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League on Thursday.

Dortmund to host Germany’s Nations League clash with Italy

Dortmund’s Westfalenstadion will host the second leg of Germany’s Nations League quarter-final clash with Italy in March 2025, the German FA (DFB) announced Thursday.

Walker calls for action after online abuse

Manchester City defender Kyle Walker has called for tough action to tackle online abuse after he received a “vile, racist and threatening” message following Wednesday’s 2-0 loss at Juventus.

Dortmund’s Schlotterbeck sidelined with injury

Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck looks set to miss the final two games of the year with an ankle ligament tear, deepening the club’s injury crisis.

Amorim: Ashworth exit ‘not the best’ for Man Utd

Ruben Amorim admitted Dan Ashworth’s surprise departure from his role as Manchester United sporting director was “not the best situation” for the troubled club.

Sweden ends investigation targeting Kylian Mbappe

An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm which Swedish media said targeted Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been closed due to insufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor said Thursday.

Watch: Enzo’s brilliance for Chelsea

Following a difficult start in the Premier League, Enzo Fernandez has finally lived up to his enormous transfer fee in Chelsea’s last five matches.

Lewandowski leading Barca Champions League charge

Robert Lewandowski’s revival has been a key to Barcelona’s strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the striker returns to Dortmund to face Borussia in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Fiorentina’s Bove has defibrillator installed

Edoardo Bove has had a defibrillator fitted after the Fiorentina midfielder’s on-pitch cardiac arrest earlier this month, according to widespread Italian media reports on Tuesday.