Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Angel Gil Marin has lashed out at the "shameful" state of officiating in Spain. The Atleti chief expressed his fury after VAR intervention led to a red card for Barcelona’s Gerard Martin being overturned.
Napoli manager Antonio Conte has called for realism regarding his side's Scudetto chances despite a late 1-0 victory over AC Milan moving the reigning champions into second place. While the result narrowed the gap to the Serie A summit to seven points, Conte admitted that catching Inter remains a tough task.
Massimiliano Allegri has admitted AC Milan are no longer in the race for the Serie A title following a damaging 1-0 loss to Napoli. The Italian manager confirmed the Rossoneri have shifted their entire focus towards securing Champions League qualification, especially after resting key players like Christian Pulisic and Rafael Leao backfired at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has issued a stern warning to Romelu Lukaku, confirming that the Belgian striker will face "consequences" following a controversial decision during the international break. The former Chelsea and Inter forward elected to remain in Belgium rather than returning to Italy as requested by the club, sparking a public rift that could derail his career with the Serie A side.
Colon de Santa Fe star Ignacio Lago has shattered boundaries by becoming the first active professional footballer in Argentina to publicly come out as gay. The 23-year-old forward shared this historic and deeply personal moment during a local television broadcast, introducing his partner to the world and marking a monumental cultural shift for the domestic game.
As Bayern Munich prepare to face the reigning European champions, Joshua Kimmich has singled out Harry Kane as the man capable of tipping the scales in their favour. The striker has enjoyed another stellar season in Bavaria, but Kimmich insists his value extends far beyond the goals he provides on the pitch.
Ahead of a highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final clash, Maxi Araujo has clarified that Sporting CP hold no resentment towards Viktor Gyokeres following his summer transfer to Arsenal. The winger emphasised that the entire squad were actually delighted for their former teammate, viewing his move to London as a well-deserved reward for his incredible efforts.