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.
Guardiola ‘questioning self’ after latest City loss
Pep Guardiola admitted that he is questioning himself as his Manchester City team slumped to yet another defeat at Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday.
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.
Romero points finger at Spurs chiefs for lack of investment
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has said the club’s board are the “true responsible ones” for a lack of progress.