Futbol Quick Reads
The latest from around the web, in two sentences. Every quick read credits the outlet that reported it.
Today
- 15 min ago
Haaland: City must 'stay positive' amid PL case
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Erling Haaland says everyone at Manchester City must "stay positive" as the club plays its first matches since being found guilty of breaching Premier League rules, ESPN reports. The ruling hangs over City as they try to keep their focus on results.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - 58 min ago
Sir Alex: Ronaldo and Rooney were 'best in Europe'
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Sir Alex Ferguson says Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney were the two best players in Europe for a stretch of his time at Manchester United. It is rare praise from a manager who seldom ranks his own players.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - 58 min ago
Montagliani clears path for Infantino's reelection as FIFA prez
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Gianni Infantino has a clear path to reelection as FIFA president, according to ESPN sources, because Concacaf's Victor Montagliani plans to stay where he is. Montagliani had been seen as a possible challenger.
Full story at ESPN ↗ - 1 hr ago
Is América the measuring stick for Rayados? Matías Almeyda weighs in before Estadio Banorte clash
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Monterrey coach Matías Almeyda says he does not see the matchup with América as a test of where Rayados stand, ahead of their visit to Estadio Banorte. He insisted his team already knows its level, playing down the idea of the game as a measuring stick.
Full story at Mediotiempo ↗ - 1 hr ago
Keylor Navas says Pumas are fully behind Esteban Solari
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Pumas goalkeeper Keylor Navas says the squad is fully behind coach Esteban Solari, telling reporters they are "a muerte" with him. His backing comes ahead of a matchup with Cruz Azul, the team that beat Pumas in a final.
Full story at Mediotiempo ↗ - 2 hr ago
Who stood out in Rafa Márquez's first games in charge of Mexico?
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Récord ranked the standout players of Rafa Márquez's first tour in charge of Mexico, a four game stretch with two draws and two losses. Teenager Gilberto Mora topped the ratings, and several young players outscored veterans like Hirving Lozano and Orbelín Pineda.
Full story at Récord ↗ - 5 hr ago
Quique Sánchez Flores warns Alavés: drop the level and the happy season slips away
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Alavés coach Quique Sánchez Flores warned his squad that any drop in level will cost them a happy season. He spoke ahead of the match against Atlético Madrid.
Full story at Marca ↗ - 6 hr ago
Del Castillo suffers minor left adductor injury
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Osasuna's Del Castillo has suffered a minor injury to the adductor in his left thigh, according to Marca. There is no set timeline for his return to training.
Full story at Marca ↗ - 8 hr ago
Aleksander Ceferin to stand for unprecedented fourth and final term as UEFA president
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UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin will run for a fourth and final term, an unprecedented move, after saying in 2024 that he would not seek reelection. The 58 year old has ruled out challenging Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency.
Full story at The Athletic ↗ - 9 hr ago
Daryl Dike comes full circle with Orlando City return
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Striker Daryl Dike is back with Orlando City, the club where he broke through in MLS. MLSsoccer.com calls it a full circle return.
Full story at MLSsoccer.com ↗ - 9 hr ago
Daryl Dike's Orlando City homecoming: Anime, hairstyles & more
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MLSsoccer.com takes a lighter look at Daryl Dike's return to Orlando City, from his love of anime to his hairstyles. The striker rejoined the club where his professional career began after leaving West Brom.
Full story at MLSsoccer.com ↗