the top Reddit posts from r/soccer for the past day
Latest posts:
[Henry Winter] When qualification for the World Cup is secured, England players plan a meeting to discuss what action they will take to express their concerns about human rights in Qatar. They have noted the protests of Dutch, German and Norwegian players.
[Romano] Donny van de Beek situation is so clear. He loves the club and he’s still super professional in training, doing his best for Man Utd - but if the situation remains the same, he will leave Manchester United in January.
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Radja Nainggolan on Roberto Martínez: "If he were to call me back I would refuse. The other managers accepted me as I am allowing me to smoke. What's the issue? My lungs are conditioned. I don't think there's anything wrong with smoking a few cigarettes. It relaxes me, I used it to relieve stress."
Ben Chilwell: "It [the summer] was difficult. I've been asked quite a lot recently [about not starting at the EUROs] since Ive started playing. The way I try to look at it, I was disappointed that I wasnt playing in such a massive competition in England. Id be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed."
Comparing United and City's passing networks in last week's Manchester Derby [via @amonizfootball on Twitter]
Kroos on 19/20 jersey, a personal treasure at RM- "It was by far the most beautiful jersey I've ever played in. For a year, I said to myself: we have to win a title with this jersey. If we don't, it's an absolute disgrace & a lack of respect for the shirt. Thank God, in the end we became champions."
[TalkSport] Norwich are set to appoint Frank Lampard as their new manager.
Steven Gerrard statement: "Winning "55" will always hold a special place in my heart... I hope in time you can understand and accept my decision to move on but I honestly fell in love with the club and will always follow the team . Once a Ranger, always a Ranger"
Marinho's swanton bomb dive to win a penalty for Santos tonight
[Aston Villa] Aston Villa Football Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Steven Gerrard as our new Head Coach.
Tactics Thursday
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[Preece] Steven Gerrard to Aston Villa all but done as he finalises his backroom staff. I'm expecting an announcement within the next 24 to 48 hours if not sooner. Christian Purslow set to get his man. Villans; fill in our Villa-Gerrard survey https://data.reachplc.com/213132903276349 #avfc
Lewandowski: "It is very difficult to play on high intensity every three days. We are humans, not machines. I think new generations will struggle a lot because of this, we will not see the same consistency from players, because there will be more injuries and retaining focus will be a big challenge"
[Record via Sport] Xavi wants Trincão back in January. Barça will have to convince Wolves, who paid 6 million euros for his loan. The coach thinks that Trincão is developing very well at the English side, but needs him for his project.
[Football españa] Xavi has canceled the scheduled interview Piqué planned to do with Spanish TV show ‘El Hormiguero’ next week in Madrid.
Antonio Conte has not hesitated in making sweeping changes in his first week as Tottenham manager, even banning ketchup and mayonnaise and telling his players they are overweight.
Henderson tells Ogbonna to get up but apologises once he sees Ogbonna’s bloody face