LEAGUES
Eredivisie
VIDEO: Sir Alex Ferguson wishes van der Sar a happy 50th birthday
Ajax CEO Edwin van der Sar was given a surprise 50th birthday present after receiving montage of messages from former team-mates. Among them was one from his former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Europa League
"Bale is no longer the same player, but neither is Cristiano and Messi"
Gareth Bale is gradually finding his way into Tottenham's groove, but he still produces very low-key performances like the one he gave in Antwerp. Questioned by him, Jose Mourinho came out in defense of the Welshman and acknowledged that may not be the same player who left in 2013, but Cristiano and Leo Messi have also changed.
Serie A
VIDEO: Dejan Stanković's hat-trick in victory over Parma
Back in the 2010-11 season, Dejan Stanković scored a stunning hat-trick in Inter's 5-2 victory over Parma.
La Liga
Zidane plays down spat between Benzema and Vincius Jr.
The spat between Real Madrid's star strikers Karim Benzema and Vinicius Jr, which started during the Champions League game at Moenchengladbach is "over", coach Zinedine Zidane said on Friday.
La Liga
Barca's plan to make Pedri the perfect player
Pedri has come to stay and become one of Barcelona's main players. He has burst onto the scene and the club are looking to help become better physically as well.
MLS
Matuidi calls on World Cup spirit for Miami playoff chase
Blaise Matuidi will summon inspiration from France's 2018 World Cup triumph to help Inter Miami from ending their debut Major League Soccer season in failure.
Danish Superliga
VIDEO: Rilwan Hassan’s incredible long-range effort v Brondby
Rilwan Hassan netted a brilliant opening goal during Midtjylland's victory over Brondby in July 2014.
Danish Superliga
VIDEO: Onuachu’s hat-trick defeats Nordsjælland
Paul Onuachu netted a treble as Midtjylland thrashed Nordsjaelland 4-1 at home in October 2018.
CAF Champions League
CAF reveals new Champions League semi-final and final dates
The CAF Champions League semi-final second leg between Zamalek of Egypt and Raja Casablanca of Morocco in Cairo has been rearranged for November 4, the organisers announced Friday.
UCL
Messi overtakes Cristiano as best penalty taker
Recent data from Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have highlighted a new trend: the Argentinian has scored 55% of his post-pandemic goals from 12 yards and has scored the last 12 penalties he has taken. Meanwhile, the Portuguese player has only scored two in a row and has missed a couple over the course of the health crisis.
Premier League
VIDEO: Dele Alli’s superb strike defeats Brighton
Dele Alli scored a brilliant winner for Spurs as they beat Brighton 2-1 on Boxing Day of last year.
Second Division
Espanyol flying towards La Liga
After their victory against Ponferradina in matchweek nine, Espanyol have 20 points from a possible 27 and have more wins this season than the entirety of last season.
André Moreira
S. Kritsyuk
Diogo Calila
Henrique
Rúben Lima
Afonso Taira
Bruno Ramires
Caué
Danny Henriques
Robinho
T. Esgaio
T. Phete
Tomás Ribeiro
A. Sousa
Edi Semedo
M. Cassierra
Miguel Cardoso
S. Varela
