Japan J2-League
Borussia Dortmund must do without Schlotterbeck and Sule
Borussia Dortmund will be without Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Sule for the first leg of their Champions League playoff against Atalanta Bergamo. That could open the door for a youngster to step in.
Heitinga leaves Tottenham after just over a month
There is not an official statement from Tottenham Hotspur, but English media are now certain that John Heitinga has left his role as assistant coach at the London club. The Dutchman is said to have handed in his contract himself.
Alexander-Arnold hailed in Spain
Has the moment arrived for Trent Alexander-Arnold to start leaving his mark on Real Madrid’s game with his class? The reaction in Spain is hopeful after the right-back returned to the starting line-up on Saturday night. His crosses and passes against Real Sociedad brought to mind an illustrious compatriot of the 27-year-old Englishman.