In the darkness of Friday evening, Yannick Cahuzac quietly entered the Lens technical area at the Stade Louis II. As the lights faded for the players’ arrival, the interim coach appointed only three days earlier sat by himself, leaning forward in the seat that Dino Toppmöller would have occupied before the sudden developments of the […]
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It lasted only a moment. Ferran Torres collects the ball before finding João Neves. The Portuguese midfielder feeds Ousmane Dembélé, who draws Raphaël Le Guen towards him and takes the defender out of the move with a dazzling first-time backheel into Torres’ path. Brest’s defenders resemble training markers as the Spaniard drifts back into the […]
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Real Madrid’s flawless opening to the La Liga season came to an end on Friday as Real Betis claimed a 1-0 victory. Substitute Troy Parrott scored with nine minutes remaining, while goalkeeper Alvaro Valles denied Kylian Mbappé from the penalty spot in added time. The match started at a lively pace, although the intensity faded […]
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A warm, muggy evening in Monaco offered a clear indication of how Marseille’s supporters currently feel. Although visiting fans were officially barred from the Stade Louis II, many still attended the 2-0 loss in the Principality. New manager Bruno Génésio received applause, Geoffrey Kondogbia was jeered, and the quiet that dominated much of the second […]
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Inter opened their Serie A title defence with an emphatic 4-1 victory at home to Monza. The newly promoted visitors recovered from an early setback to reach half-time level, but the reigning champions dominated after the interval. Hakan Calhanoglu gave Inter the lead in the sixth minute, although the home side became too relaxed after […]
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