Kylian Mbappé said European football’s increasingly busy schedule is beginning to mirror the NBA season, and he warned of basketball-style load management becoming common.
Joao Pedro’s late goal earned Brighton & Hove Albion a dramatic 1-0 win over Olympique Marseille on Thursday to secure the hosts top spot in Europa League Group B.
Cristiano Ronaldo walked off the field to chants of “Messi, Messi, Messi!” from delighted Al Hilal fans who had just watched their Saudi Pro League team beat the Portugal superstar’s Al Nassr 3-0 in the Riyadh derby on Friday.