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Kroos doubles down on Saudi whistles: Was 'fun'
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Wednesday, 17 January 2024 12:24
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsToni Kroos described being whistled by fans during Real Madrid's Spanish Supercopa games in Saudi Arabia as "fun," and said that if anything they proved he was "probably right" in criticising players for moving to the country.The midfielder was whistled every time he touched the ball during Madrid's 5-3 semifinal win over Atletico Madrid in Riyadh last Wednesday,…
Onana replies to critics: 'My country comes first'
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Wednesday, 17 January 2024 12:24
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsGoalkeeper André Onana is likely to be included in Cameroon's lineup for Friday's Africa Cup of Nations group game against holders Senegal after returning to training with the team on Wednesday.Onana missed Cameroon's opening match of the tournament in the Ivory Coast on Monday after he was allowed to stay at Manchester United and play in their 2-2…
Sources: Unhappy Benzema mulling Saudi exit
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Wednesday, 17 January 2024 12:24
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsKarim Benzema is exploring his options in the January transfer window after six underwhelming months at Saudi Pro League club Al Ittihad, sources have told ESPN.The 36-year-old striker is not happy with how his stint in Saudi Arabia is panning out so far, despite the 2022 Ballon d'Or winner having scored 15 goals in 24 games in all…
Mbappé warns of NBA-style load management
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Wednesday, 17 January 2024 12:24
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsKylian Mbappé said European football's increasingly busy schedule is beginning to mirror the NBA season, and he warned of the effects of basketball-style load management.In an interview with British GQ, Mbappé said such practices could create a wedge between players, teams and supporters who attend games. The France captain played 63 times in the 2022-23 season for Paris…
Why Premier League's new domestic TV deal isn't really a record, but a warning sign
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Wednesday, 17 January 2024 08:24
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsYou may have seen the headlines about the Premier League's new domestic "record TV deal" being worth 6.7 billion ($8.4bn) for the 2025-2029 cycle, and your eyes might have glazed over as they often do around big numbers.You may have thought, "OK, it's the most successful soccer league in the world, they're making billions, no wonder they're raking…
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