If Manchester City wanted Cucurella, then I wanted him too
Todd Boehly admitted Chelsea signed Marc Cucurella in 2022 partly because Manchester City also wanted him, revealing how he leaned on rival interest while acting as interim sporting director during the club’s post-takeover rebuild.
Mourinho thinks VAR was off getting coffee and looks ahead to the Porto showdown
Benfica edged out a nervy win over Gil Vicente on Monday evening and can now turn its attention to the league showdown against FC Porto. Despite the victory, Benfica coach José Mourinho had plenty to complain about regarding VAR, while he spared the referee.
Allegri named as Arbeloa successor
According to AS and Cadena Cope, a crisis meeting took place at Real Madrid between interim coach Álvaro Arbeloa and the squad. It happened after the defeat to Getafe. Meanwhile, in Italy, AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri is being put forward as a possible successor to Arbeloa.