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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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City put 23 million more into Lommel: the gaffer compares with his clubhouse bar
The City Football Group, owner of Manchester City, has again put 23 million euros into Lommel by converting debt into capital, according to a deed in the Moniteur belge (Belgium’s official gazette)…
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Vitor Bruno sets Anderlecht’s sights on fourth place: Marcel counts the places
Beaten 0-4 at Gent, where they conceded three goals after the 73rd minute, Anderlecht are nine points behind the league leaders. Vitor Bruno said his side must look at fourth place, naming…
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Seven minutes of added time, a goal in the 102nd: Louise recounts Westerlo-Beveren
Westerlo and Beveren drew 4-4 on Saturday night. Seven minutes of added time had been announced, but play carried on after a melee and Olatunji equalised for Beveren in the 102nd minute.
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Westerlo-Beveren 4-4 in the 102nd minute: Nadine’s thermometer reads historic, twice
At the Kuipje, Westerlo’s ground, Westerlo and SK Beveren drew 4-4. Westerlo, on 12 out of 12, narrowly missed their first 15 out of 15 in the top flight; Beveren take their…
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Gattuso wants players to own up to nights out: Louise looks for the confession form
Gennaro Gattuso, Lazio’s head coach, said he prefers his players’ honesty after a night out, while refusing to let a training session be ruined. Lazio host Parma, coached by Alberto Gilardino, on…
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Martinez compares Nico Paz to Maradona on the UEFA site: Marcel rereads his weekly
Technical observer for UEFA, Roberto Martinez compared Nico Paz to Diego Maradona in an analysis published on the official site. The Como player, 22, scored twice and set up a goal against…
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Brighton keep clean sheets for free coffee, and Louise looks for the official bonus
Brighton, third in the Premier League after seven matchdays, haven’t conceded since 5 September. According to Maxim De Cuyper on Play Sports, Bart Verbruggen promised free coffee via the club sponsor if…
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Sint-Truiden share two European clean sheets with Brighton: Nadine takes the temperature
In the Conference League, Brighton and Sint-Truiden are the only two teams to have kept two clean sheets in two matches. Brighton, 9th with 4 points from 6, have not conceded in…
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Dortmund will count phone unlocks in the stands: Nadine is scared of the counter
Borussia Dortmund is launching a “fan mode” with Vodafone that counts phone unlocks during matches. The most restrained fans earn points and can win signed shirts, starting with the visit of Eintracht…
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Mourinho turned up with a printed sheet after Atlético: the gaffer opens his folder
Ahead of his first clásico since returning to Real Madrid three months ago, on Sunday night, José Mourinho has a few moments people noticed: a “por qué?” after Betis, a printed sheet…
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Carrick talks for 5 minutes 27 seconds unprompted: the gaffer times his own team talk
Michael Carrick, Manchester United manager, opened Friday’s press conference with a monologue lasting 5 minutes 27 seconds. United, 13th in the Premier League, have won just two of their 11 games.
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Ravenna announces “the return is real” for Ronaldinho, Louise looks for the other return
Ravenna announced on Instagram that Ronaldinho, who retired in 2015, will play again on 15 November against Forli in Serie C. In June, the club spoke of a final stint to score…
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Four columnists, zero press cards
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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