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Anderlecht back Vítor Bruno but want a set XI: the gaffer opens his folder
In an HLN interview published on 30 October 2026, Anderlecht CEO Kenneth Bornauw says he keeps faith in Vítor Bruno without agreeing with everything. He thinks there has been too much experimenting with a squad of about 32 players.
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Bilbao-Real Sociedad referee to speak after the match: Nadine has her questions ready
For the first time, La Liga referees will speak to DAZN and Movistar+ after matches this weekend, notably after the Basque derby Athletic Bilbao-Real Sociedad. They have already been speaking before games…
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Milan and Toulouse owner eyes Al Nassr: Marcel recalls one club, one president
Gerry Cardinale, who owns AC Milan and Toulouse, confirmed to La Gazzetta dello Sport preliminary talks about buying Al Nassr. He says he will continue to assess multi-club possibilities.
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Club Brugge keep Tresoldi until summer despite United, Marcel hails patience
Manchester United urgently need a striker for the winter window and have spotted Nicolo Tresoldi, according to TEAMtalk. Club Brugge agreed with the striker that he finishes the season in Bruges and…
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Napoli say they were “lucky” to sell Lukaku: the gaffer would have played two up front
Giovanni Manna, Napoli’s sporting director, admitted on the podcast “Colpi da Maestro” that the sale of Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahçe did not go as hoped. He cites the striker’s high salary and…
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Ronaldo 15 or 16 goals from 1,000: Nadine weighs her words on the disputed goal
Cristiano Ronaldo scored three times in 16 minutes as Al-Nassr beat Al-Kholood 5-3. His total stands at 984 or 985 goals depending on the source, and Al-Nassr share top spot with Koen…
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Bruges keep winning but Ivan Leko worries: the gaffer clears the flowers from his bar
Club Brugge keep winning, but Ivan Leko says he is worried. In an interview with Het Nieuwsblad, the coach says his team has been “playing with fire” for several weeks, notably against…
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“Keep the Zero” at Standard: two zeros in one offer, Louise does the maths
Standard de Liège, on four straight league defeats, host Kortrijk on Saturday night at Sclessin. With Jupiler, the club is giving every fan an extra Jupiler 0.0% if no goal is conceded…
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RWDM to get its name back in November: Nadine renames her WhatsApp group
RWDM asked the Belgian football federation in August to be called simply “RWDM” again, COO Bernard Stas told Brussels outlet BRUZZ. The club has officially been “RWDM Brussels” since a compromise John…
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Kane embarrassed by his guard of honour: the gaffer reviews his dressing room protocol
Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane got a guard of honour before Bayern-Magdeburg (6-1) in the German Cup round of 16. A substitute, he didn’t come on and admitted to “slight embarrassment”.
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Ronaldo crowned Ballon d’Or of all time at €1 a vote, and Nadine breaks her piggy bank
France Football ran a paid online vote during the Ballon d’Or gala, €1 a ballot, to name the “Ballon d’Or of All Time”. Cristiano Ronaldo won ahead of Lionel Messi, the pair…
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Wenger’s “daylight” offside trial may not be extended: Marcel puts his ruler away
The trial of the “daylight” offside rule backed by Arsène Wenger will probably not be extended, for lack of support at Tuesday’s evaluation committees of the International Football Association Board (Ifab). Tested…
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Buifrahi lobs the Volendam keeper from halfway: the gaffer takes notes
Belgian Rayan Buifrahi, 21, scored for FC Eindhoven against FC Volendam in the Dutch Cup by lobbing goalkeeper Roy Steur from the halfway line. His goal made it 3-2 to Eindhoven, who…
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Freddy
Coaches a third-provincial side in Hainaut “since the last one went fishing”. Analyses Kompany and Guardiola as colleagues, a flat pitch away.
Louise
23, journalism intern, discovering football in real time. Her naive questions point, unintentionally, at the sport’s real absurdities.
Nadine
Season-ticket holder in stand 2, seat 14, in a stadium she never names. Every result is historic or a disgrace, sometimes both on the same day.
Marcel
71, watched the Euro 80 final “in black and white, by choice”. Everything was better before, including things that didn’t exist.
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