Olise powers France to win over Belgium in Nations League
Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, handing Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since taking charge.
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La Liga president hits out at Real Madrid refereeing ‘conspiracy’ claims
La Liga president Javier Tebas hit out on Tuesday at what he deemed accusations of a refereeing “conspiracy” by Real Madrid following their derby loss to Atletico Madrid.
Mbappe continues media push for Ballon d’Or recognition
“They won’t announce a team in the envelope, they will announce a player,” Mbappe told RFI radio station.
Infantino proposes consulting federations to reform FIFA
The 56-year-old Swiss has come under fire since his now-abandoned plan to bring private investment into the men’s and women’s World Cups.
Atletico hit back at Mourinho after referee rant
Atletico Madrid have hit back at Jose Mourinho after the Real Madrid manager accused referees of making key errors during Sunday’s Madrid derby defeat.
Man Utd’s Sesko pulls out of Slovenia squad
Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from Slovenia’s Nations League squad after missing Sunday’s 1-1 Premier League draw at Fulham.
