Lyon quickly lets go of alternative for Forbs: Zaha heads to MLS
Wilfried Zaha will not finish the season in Europe. The forward is leaving Olympique Lyon and, via Galatasaray, will join Charlotte FC, a club in Major League Soccer. Lyon had loaned Zaha during the first half of the season after failing to reach a deal with Ajax to bring Carlos Forbs to the club.
Sahin dismissed as Dortmund coach shortly after Champions League defeat
Nuri Sahin has been dismissed as head coach of Borussia Dortmund shortly after their Champions League defeat to Bologna. The club confirmed the decision on Wednesday morning. The Turkish coach had been under significant pressure for some time. Mike Tullberg, the Under-19 coach, will take charge for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.
Raphinha responds to altercation in the players' tunnel: 'They insulted me'
Tensions ran high after Tuesday night's spectacular Champions League clash between Benfica and Barcelona (4-5). Not only were the Portuguese furious about several decisions made by referee Danny Makkelie, but according to Spanish media, there was also a confrontation in the players' tunnel involving both teams after the match.