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Groundhopper Slot to tick off Wembley: 'Special even for the Dutch'
Besides being a manager, Arne Slot is also a true football enthusiast. For the Dutch coach of Liverpool, managing at Wembley for the first time on Sunday marks a special milestone. Newcastle United awaits in the League Cup final.
Fernandes criticizes Ratcliffe: 'No one likes to hear that they are overpaid'
Bruno Fernandes responded on Thursday evening to the statements made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe on Monday during his BBC interview. The captain was the only player to receive praise from the Manchester United co-owner, while several of his teammates were labeled as "overpaid" or "not good enough." "It's not nice to hear," said the captain after his hat-trick in the Europa League against Real Sociedad.
Lille president sparks controversy with statements about German-speaking referee
Olivier Létang, president of Lille, has expressed his doubts about the appointment of referee Sandro Schärer for the Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund. Létang found it remarkable that a German-speaking Swiss official was in charge of the game, which ultimately resulted in Lille's elimination. His remarks have caused controversy in Switzerland.