the top Reddit posts from r/soccer for the past week
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Hansi Flick on Lewandowski's disallowed goal in Barcelona's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad: "The referee, it was not his fault, we are humans, we make mistakes and today was a big mistake"
Garnacho gifts his kit to a young red who sang his name before his substitute appearance
Ferran Torres was spotted helping the victims of the floods in Valencia where he also started his professional career.
[Josh97LFC] Premier League Referee David Coote speaking about Liverpool
Daily Discussion
Monday Moan
[Paul Joyce] Arne Slot was the only coach to whom Richard Hughes, director of football, offered the job, regardless of what Gary Neville may suggest he knew.
[Sami Mokbel] EXCLUSIVE: Edu set to leave Arsenal in news that will arrive as a blow to head coach Mikel Arteta. The sporting director has played a pivotal role in the club’s resurgence. Story:
Mourinho: “Yellow shirt is only a yellow card”
LIGHTNING STRIKES SOCCER MATCH IN PERU
Pep Guardiola: "We could play more than 70+ games this season after the FIFA Club World Cup. That is like the NBA - but they have 4 months holidays and we have only 3 weeks holidays!"
Mark Lawrenson: "I think Trent will let his contract run out. I think the world knows, and it's probably the worst-kept secret in the world, that his big mate (Jude Bellingham) plays for Real Madrid."
Mbappé ran just 8km in the 4-0 defeat against Barça. His neglect of duties in defence forces other teammates to do them and disrupts the entire approach to recover the ball. With Mbappé's status being undisputed, Ancelotti is considering a few tactical shifts to improve the team's pressing.
Al-Ittihad fans threw hundreds of yellow and black flags on the field during their game against Al-Ahli. Everyone took a water break except N'Golo Kante who stayed on the pitch and cleaned them all up.
Monday Moan
For the first time, the Ballon d'Or winner is not known in advance. There was no interview with the winner, no photo session in his living room with the award, no promises made to the clubs invited to attend. Potential winners will be left in the dark about their fate.
Hansi Flick on his style of play with Barcelona.
[Football on TNT Sports] Gareth Southgate is one of the bookies' favourites to become the next permanent manager of Man United. He would become the club’s first English manager in 38 years.
Aerial view of Barcelona's second goal with buildup
Ruud van Nistelrooy will be Man United interim manager.