Robin van Persie’s coaching debut ended in defeat on Sunday as Heerenveen lost their opening game of the new season in the Netherlands at Ajax Amsterdam.
Atlanta United striker Giorgos Giakoumakis was named the 2023 MLS Newcomer of the Year on Thursday, beating Inter Miami star Lionel Messi to the award.
Carlo Ancelotti said criticism of Real Madrid’s 1-0 Champions League defeat at Lille was “fair” and that the team “shouldn’t look for excuses” after struggling against the Ligue 1 side.
Turkey may have bowed out in the Euro 2024 quarterfinals but, with the likes Arda Güler and Kenan Yildiz, the future looks good for Europe’s perennial “dark horses.”
