Manchester United bid Ruud van Nistelrooy a perfect farewell as interim manager with a 3-0 Premier League win over Leicester City, capped by Alejandro Garnacho’s stunning curling goal into the top corner. Despite his recent struggles and several mistakes during the match, Garnacho’s celebration was notably subdued after scoring.
Jude Bellingham was back on the scoresheet, Vinicius scored a hattrick and the defense, although broken and bruised, did not concede a single goal. One thing was missing, however: Kylian Mbappe’s name among the goal scorers.
Winner of the 2024 Ballon d’Or, Rodri stirred debate within the football community, with critics arguing that Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior was more deserving. Among those supporting Vinicius was Karim Benzema. However, Rodri, with humility, acknowledged the Frenchman’s viewpoint.
RAMS Park isn’t a stadium that comes to mind often for fans of Europe’s top-five leagues, but when their favorite teams visit, they quickly realize what they’re in for: 90 minutes of hell. That was the experience Tottenham’s players had earlier this week during their 3-2 defeat to Galatasaray.
Over the past decade, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has established itself as the face of French football, regularly dominating Ligue 1 and contending in the UEFA Champions League—though ultimate glory eluded them for various reasons. However, times have changed, and it now appears that PSG no longer holds a place among Europe’s elite teams.
Ruud van Nistelrooy was announced as Manchester United’s interim boss after Erik ten Hag lost his job following a dismal start to the 23/24 campaign, and it is safe to say that the club’s former striker has done a good job in steadying the ship. Although United have a new manager in Ruben Amorim joining on November 11, it seems as though internally, they want van Nistelrooy to stay in some capacity.
Ruben Amorim gave Manchester United fans a good taste of what to expect when his Sporting Lisbon side dismantled Manchester City in matchday four of the UEFA Champions League. Taking over the reins at Old Trafford in five days, Amorim has a lot to offer. But in particular, he seems excited at the opportunity to work with Leny Yoro.
Things keep going from bad to worse for Real Madrid. A humiliating 4-0 defeat at home to Barcelona wasn’t enough; now the record European Champions have lost 3-1 to AC Milan in front of a shell-shocked and furious Santiago Bernabeu. Madridistas didn’t hide their frustration on social media either, including Mina Bonino, Fede Valverde’s wife.
It’s been a week since Rodri was officially crowned the best player in the world—assuming the Ballon d’Or is the definitive mark of that title. Yet, a large part of the football community, including American sportswear giant Nike, expected Vinicius Jr. to win, and his loss has inspired an unexpected new campaign.
What a year it has been for Raphinha. The Brazilian arrived at Camp Nou from Leeds in 2022, and while it took him some time to establish himself as a star, he has truly done it. This recent breakthrough has come under new manager Hansi Flick, unlike the less favorable period under Xavi, who managed the club until the end of last season.
