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'I'm not the boss!' - Textor denies pulling Lyon strings after resigning

John Textor has firmly insisted he is no longer pulling the strings at Lyon following his resignation, with the American businessman revealing that his "disruptive" personality was the primary reason for handing the reins to Michele Kang. The Eagle Football chief claims he takes "absolutely no decisions" at the Groupama Stadium anymore as the club battles to overturn their provisional relegation.

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Endrick's dad gets biblical in support of struggling Madrid striker

Real Madrid's crisis escalated on Sunday as Endrick was sent off from the bench during the defeat to Celta Vigo, sparking a furious reaction from his father. With the Brazilian forward starving for minutes under manager Xabi Alonso, his parent turned to the bible to find encouraging words for the teenager, intensifying rumours of a January loan exit just months before the World Cup.

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Brits Abroad: ANOTHER record for Kane as Jude & Rashford flop

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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'It's not true' - Ancelotti denies telling Endrick to leave Real

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has moved swiftly to shut down claims that he urged Endrick to leave Real Madrid in the upcoming transfer window, insisting he never told the young striker that a loan move was necessary to secure a place with the Selecao at the 2026 World Cup. The 19-year-old sensation is on the brink of sealing a January loan switch to Lyon as Los Blancos have reportedly thrashed out a deal with the Ligue 1 outfit.

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Real Madrid finalising loan for out-of-favour Endrick

Real Madrid are close to finalising a loan move for out-of-favour striker Endrick as rumoured suitors Manchester United fall behind in the pursuit of the Brazilian wonderkid. The 19-year-old has struggled to find minutes under Xabi Alonso, and a temporary transfer has been arranged to relaunch his career after a frustrating few months at the Spanish capital.

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Lyon shut down over referee protests after PSG defeat

Ligue 1 referee chief Amaury Delerue has defended the controversial decisions made by both the on-field and VAR officials during Paris Saint-Germain’s 3-2 win over Lyon. The last-minute defeat left Lyon players furious but Delerue has explained the process behind the officials' decisions and insisted that each call was made correctly.

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Brits Abroad: Kane saves Bayern but Jude held by bogey team

GOAL brings you the latest on the British players who are thriving away from home, as several stars choose to make a living in Europe and even beyond. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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Antony's 'great form' making him undroppable, admits Betis boss

Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis continue their unbeaten Europa League run, powered by the resurgence of former Manchester United winger Antony. The Brazilian has been in exceptional form, scoring crucial goals and earning his manager’s full trust after their 2-0 win over Lyon. Pellegrini now sees Antony as undroppable, insisting his consistency and impact make rotation impossible as Betis eye the knockout stages.

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Revealed: Why Man Utd & Aston Villa ruled out Endrick loan

Real Madrid striker Endrick is set to leave the club on a temporary basis after failing to impress head coach Xabi Alonso following his arrival at the club in the summer. The Brazilian had been linked with a loan move to the Premier League, with both Manchester United and Aston Villa interested in the young forward. But reports now suggest the 19-year-old will make a move to Lyon in France.

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Strasbourg star gets lengthy ban for red card foul on Fofana

Strasbourg defender Ismael Doukoure has been handed a four-match suspension for his red card after a challenge that left Lyon's Malick Fofana with a serious ankle injury. The incident, which occurred during Lyon's 2-1 Ligue 1 victory over Strasbourg on Monday, has left Fofana ruled out for several months and drawn a heavy suspension from the LFP, Ligue 1's governing body.

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Seven-time Ligue 1 champions open Endrick loan transfer talks

Brazilian wonderkid Endrick is pursuing a January loan move away from Real Madrid and talks have already begun with a club outside of Spain. The 19-year-old hasn't made a competitive appearance this season and wants regular playing time to secure his place in Brazil's squad for the World Cup. Endrick has struggled with injury, but has also been overlooked by boss Xabi Alonso and a temporary move away from the Bernabeu is seemingly edging closer.

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Rosenior slams referee for red card in Strasbourg defeat

Strasbourg manager Liam Rosenior has slammed the referee's decision to send off Ismael Doukoure in Strasbourg's 2-1 defeat to Lyon in Ligue 1. The manager claims that the official "judged based on the injury" to Malick Fofana, who was stretchered off, rather than the tackle. The red card proved costly, as a stoppage time goal snatched the win for Lyon.

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Ref apologises for stopping match after mistaking ISIS chant for homophobia

Nice president Fabrice Bocquet slammed the referee's "unacceptable" decision to halt the match against Lyon over a chant from the supporters, mistaking the anti-terrorist slogan for homophobic abuse. The decision to stop the chant, aimed at terror group ISIS and sung for years to honour the 86 victims of the July 14, 2016 Promenade des Anglais attack, provoked a furious reaction from the club, forcing the French refereeing director to publicly apologise.

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Brits Abroad: Contrasting Klassiker for Kane & Jobe

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave the comforts of the United Kingdom in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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Ex-Liverpool youngster reveals golf course phone call from Alonso

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton opened up on the shock phone call he received from current Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso, while being on a golf course. Alonso, who was managing Bayer Leverkusen last season, had shown interest in the Reds' youth star and wanted to bring him to Germany. Morton further revealed that he idolised the Spaniard while growing up.

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Lyon youngster is like Yamal and 'belongs' at Liverpool or Man City

Lyon winger Malick Fofana "belongs" at a cub like Liverpool or Manchester City, according to his agent, with the Belgium international earning comparisons to Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. The youngster's representative revealed he had offers from Everton and Fulham but opted to reject the Premier League duo in order to continue his development in Ligue 1.

Frequently asked questions

Nel 1903, in primavera, nasce il Verona. A fondarlo è un gruppo di studenti del liceo classico cittadino "Scipione Maffei", chiamandlo Hellas in virtù della proposta del professor Decio Corubolo, il loro insegnante di greco.

Il professore di greco degli studenti fondatori del Verona, Decio Corubolo, consigliò di chiamare il club Hellas in onore dell'antica Ellade, ovvero l'attuale Grecia. Il primo presidente fu il conte Fratta Pasini.

Maurizio Setti, ex vice-presidente e comproprietario del Bologna, è il numero uno dell'Hellas Verona. Dopo essere entrato in società come socio di maggioranza con l'80% delle quote, nel marzo del 2013 ha acquistato l'intero pacchetto azionario del club gialloblù.

Il Verona ha scelto il giallo e blu per la propria squadra in virtù dei colori oro e azzurro preseneti nello stemma di Verona. Inizialmente, però, l'Hellas indossava una maglia a quarti bianca e nera. Dal 1909 si scelsero gli attuali colori del club.

L'Hellas Verona gioca allo Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi le proprie partite casalinghe. L'impianto è dedicato alla memoria di Bentegodi, benefattore dello sport cittadino alla fine dell'800.

Lo Stadio del Verona (in passato anche del Chievo) può ospitare 31.045 spettatori. Inaugurato nel 1963, ha ospitato i Mondiali del 1990. I posti complessivi sono in realtà 39 211, ma più di 8.000 non sono omologati.

L'Hellas Verona ha vinto un solo Scudetto durante la sua storia. Nel 1984/1985, quattro punti di vantaggio sul Torino e cinque sull'Inter, la squadra veneta si è laureata Campione d'Italia per la prima, storica, volta.

Arnaldo Porta, storico giocatore del Verona dei primi decenni del '900, è il massimo marcatore all-time del club giallobù. Nessuno, in cento anni di Hellas, è riuscito a superare le sue 74 reti segnate tra il 1914 e il 1930.

Il Verona ha vinto un solo trofeo nella sua storia, ovvero lo Scudetto 1984/1985. Per il resto i gialloblù hanno al massimo tornei giovanili, anche Primavera. e la Serie B.

Il Verona ha giocato solo una volta in Champions League, all'epoca Coppa dei Campioni: nel 1985/1986, però, il viaggio dell'Hellas si è fermato agli ottavi del torneo. In Coppa UEFA/Europa League, invece, i gialloblù hanno raggiunto i quarti nel 1987/1988.

Alla pari di Porta, anche il record di partite giocate con il Verona è vecchio di quasi cent'annii. Luigi Bernardi, in maglia gialloblù tra il 1927 e il 1939, ha disputato ben 337 gare. Eugenio Mascetti, in squadra tra gli anni '60 e '80, si fermato a 328.

Osvaldo Bagnoli, storico allenatore dello Scudetto, ha guidato il Verona tra 1981 e il 1990. In un decenio come mister dell'Hellas ha messo insieme 384 partite, con 144 vittori, 138 pareggi e 102 sconfitte.

Il Verona ha partecipato a tornei di seconda serie in 54 occasioni, l'ultima volta nel 2018/2019. Appena dietro i campionati di Serie A/prima divisione, in 49 annate. 6, infine, le stagioni in terza serie, l'ultima volta nel 2010/2011.

I tifosi del Verona sono i 'Mastini' in virtù dei Della Scala, famiglia che goverò Verona e da cui deriva anche l'altro soprannome degli 'scaligeri'. Il figlio del capostipite Giacomino si chiamava proprio Mastino. Il marchio del club è un'immagine stilizzata di due mastini rivolti in direzioni opposte.

A differenza di altri club italiani, il Verona non è retrocesso in Serie C recentemente per fallimenti o questioni finanziarie. L'Hellas, infatti, dovette fare i conti con un periodo deludente dal punto di vista sportivo, con la caduta in Serie B nel 2002 e dunque quella in C nel 2007 dopo sessantaquattro anni.