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Xabi Alonso and the controversy with Vinícius Jr
After a full squad meeting on Wednesday, Vinícius Jr. says the controversy is closed, the coach’s message united the group, workload management remains cautious for Mbappé, and the focus has shifted entirely to today’s match with a clear, authentic dressing room approach.
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Hangover mood in Mainz: These negative records are threatening FSV
The cup match against Stuttgart was supposed to lift the mood, but instead it deepened the gloom in Mainz. The Rheinhessen now urgently need a positive result in the league — otherwise, some unwanted records are looming.
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Lucas Paquetá sanctioned for lack of cooperation in betting investigation
FA panel finds Lucas Paquetá guilty of two cooperation breaches in a betting integrity probe but says evidence is insufficient to prove match manipulation, leaving sanctions to be set while West Ham and the player weigh appeal and next steps.
