Month: October 2024

Spain sink Denmark as Zubimendi scores first international goal

European champions Spain put an end to Denmark’s perfect start in the competition with a 1-0 win at Murcia on Saturday. Martin Zubimendi’s first international goal at the 79th-minute won it for ‘La Roja’. Spain needed a 79th-minute effort from…

Real Madrid postpone Alaba’s return until 2025

Although David Alaba had hoped to be back by this October, ‘Relevo’ reports that Real Madrid prefer not to take any risks and do not expect the Austrian to return until January 2025. That will mean he will have been…

Klopp ‘tired of coaching’, says Liverpool star Jota

Diogo Jota, who was under Jurgen Klopp until last June, spoke about the German’s new role as Red Bull’s Head of Global Football. He said he feels “great affection” for him and stressed that they have “to respect his decision”….

Deschamps excused Mbappe’s absence from France squad

Speaking to the French national team’s official media, Didier Deschamps was keen to settle the issue of Kylian Mbappe’s absence. However, the coach did leave an anecdotal phrase on the subject: “We must not forget that the employer is the…

VIDEO: Spain players arrive for October training camp

The Spanish national team begin their October training camp. They will face Denmark and Serbia in the Nations League. Spain’s national team players have arrived at training camp for the international break where they will face Denmark and Serbia in…

“We defended really well” – Simeone praises Atletico performance despite late draw

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Pablo Simeone praised his side’s great defence against Real Sociedad in the draw at Anoeta, but lamented not having had better counter-attacks to secure the win. Atletico Madrid coach Diego Pablo Simeone, after the draw at…

Spain ‘devastated and affected’ by Carvajal’s injury, says De la Fuente

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente was “shocked and devastated” by Dani Carvajal’s knee injury suffered against Villarreal on Saturday. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said everyone is “devastated and affected” after Real Madrid’s Dani Carvajal suffered a triple…

“I feel shame and sorrow” – Real Sociedad coach hits out at Anderlecht ultras

Imanol was angry after the Anderlecht ultras caused terror at the Reale Arena. He described the incidents as sad and shameful and gave his opinion on the outcome of the match. “I’m not the one to stop it, especially without…

EU court set for ex Madrid star Diarra ruling which could shake up transfer market

An EU court will on Friday deliver its verdict in the case of former French footballer Lassana Diarra against FIFA, a potentially landmark decision which could shake up the football transfer system. The court of justice of the European Union…

Rampant Benfica smash Simeone’s absent Atletico

Atletico Madrid fell to a humiliating 4-0 Champions League defeat at Benfica on Wednesday. Diego Simeone’s side were thoroughly outplayed and outfought in Lisbon and the Portuguese side triumphed emphatically to record a second win in two matches in the…