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Norwegian side Viking have two head coaches: how does that work?
The strangest detail is that the Norwegian club have two head coaches. Morten Jensen and Bjarte Aarsheim manage the team on equal terms and are both listed in official match reports. 'They simply came to the interview together.' How did it happen? In 2017, Viking hit rock bottom: they finished last in the Norwegian Eliteserien and were relegated to the second division — something that had not happened for 30 years. This was compounded by funding problems.
There are four debutants in the Champions League this season — meet each of them
All participants in this season's Champions League league phase are now known. This year, there will be as many as four debutant clubs in the league phase. Three of them came through qualifying, while the fourth was one of Serie A's surprises last season. We introduce each of them. Sabah, Azerbaijan The Azerbaijani club reached the peak of its history incredibly quickly — it was founded only in 2017, and just two years later achieved historic promotion to the top division.
How Turkey and Fenerbahce's fanbase have received Mason Greenwood
Mason Greenwood's £39 million move to Fenerbahce from Marseille in July has been met with an overwhelmingly warm welcome from the club's mainstream support and Turkish media, even as a small but vocal contingent of feminist supporters have publicly registered their unease at the signing. A hero's welcome from the terraces The dominant reaction among Fenerbahce's fanbase has been enthusiastic celebration.
Viking set for historic Champions League clash: how they became champions of Norway over Bodo/Glimt
Viking FK's participation in tonight's 2026/27 Champions League play-off clash against Dinamo Zagreb is the culmination of an extraordinary title triumph in 2025 — one in which they held off a Bodo/Glimt side that had reached the Europa League semi-finals in the same campaign, edging the Yellow-and-Greens to the Norway's Eliteserien crown on the very last matchday.
Saudi Arabia sharply cuts transfer spending — and there is a reason for it
Mohammed bin Salman / Getty Images Over recent years, we have become accustomed to Saudi Arabia's league being one of the main newsmakers of every transfer window alongside the Premier League. Not only ageing stars, but players in their prime, have moved there. This summer, however, the names of the new arrivals are less impressive and the transfer fees are more modest. This summer — no superstar transfers When it comes to star names, there are not even any Tier 1 stars close to the top three.
Xavi appointed Netherlands coach — the first foreigner in 48 years
There has been a historic appointment in the Netherlands national team. Xavi has become the new head coach of Oranje. The 46-year-old has signed a contract until the 2030 World Cup. It is Xavi's first job in international management. "You could say that I am somewhat a son of Dutch football," said Xavi. He then named the people who shaped his view of football: Johan Cruyff, Rinus Michels, Louis van Gaal and Frank Rijkaard. Xavi is the national team's first foreigner in almost 50 years.
Darwin Nunez is heading to Besiktas: Al‑Hilal dumped him back in February to make room for Karim Benzema
Darwin Nunez / Getty Images Darwin Nunez's next stop looks to be the Turkish league. A third club in just over a year already awaits him — once again outside the top‑five leagues. Main scenario — a loan to Turkey. To join Trossard The media are sending the Uruguayan to Besiktas — the deal discussed is a season‑long loan from Al‑Hilal.
Mohamed Salah to Trabzonspor: an instant €17 million-a-year deal
Mohamed Salah / FabrizioRomano @ X Only a few days ago, Trabzonspor were not even considered the main contender for Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian was being sent to Saudi Arabia, MLS and Besiktas, who had been negotiating for a long time and seemed to be closest to an agreement. And now Salah's transfer to the Turkish side has been made official.
One‑armed footballer Marius Lindh scores in the Conference League — he does not consider himself disabled
Marius Lindh / Getty Images NSI Runavik from the Faroe Islands beat Slovenian side Koper 3–1 in the Conference League qualifier, heroically overturning a 2–0 first‑leg deficit and going through on penalties. Already a great storyline, even if a local one, but the scorer of the second goal — 27‑year‑old Marius Lindh — has made people write about the match all over the world. The point is that he has only one arm. Marius was born without a right forearm, yet plays professional football.
Internacional's Victor Gabriel banned until Cruzeiro's Gabriel Pec heals: Brazil links suspension length directly to injury
Victor Gabriel, Gabriel Pec / Collage: Tribuna.com. Photo: Getty Images Brazil's top sports court has suspended Internacional defender Victor Gabriel until Cruzeiro forward Gabriel Pec fully recovers from a broken leg, a ruling that has reignited debate over how European football, under UEFA's much lighter disciplinary code, deals with dangerous tackles.
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