Why Cuca Defends Neymar: Criticism Is Baffling
Santos coach Cuca says he does not understand the criticism directed at Neymar following his return to the club, amid scrutiny over the star's form and fitness.
News
Original football updates built from verified match and team context.
Santos coach Cuca says he does not understand the criticism directed at Neymar following his return to the club, amid scrutiny over the star's form and fitness.
Laval secured Ligue 2 survival with a nervy 1-0 home win over 10-man Rouen, sealing a 2-1 aggregate victory in the promotion/relegation playoff.
West Ham's 3-0 win over Leeds not enough to avoid relegation as Spurs survive and European berths are settled on dramatic Premier League final day.
Appointed Oct 2019 with a €225k/month salary, Claude Puel's grim tenure at Saint-Étienne saw a fractured dressing room, exits, and a failed youth project.
Bernardo Silva's emotional Man City farewell included a standing ovation and tearful embrace with Guardiola, as John Stones also departed in a ceremony-packed
PSG has 13 days off before facing Arsenal in the UCL final, with 56 matches played to Arsenal's 63. The rest-rhythm balance could be decisive.
Fernandes' 21 assists break Premier League record, surpassing Henry and De Bruyne. He set up Dorgu on final day and won Player of the Season.
Bruno Fernandes breaks PL assist record with 21st of season, assisting Dorgu's header at Brighton. The landmark pass underlines his creative mastery.
Saint-Gall clinched the Swiss Cup for the first time since 1969, beating second-tier Lausanne Ouchy 3-0 in the final despite going a man down after a 44th
Stars no longer reject PSG after its Champions League revival under Luis Enrique. The club now plans a targeted summer window with 2-3 signings, no upheaval.
Kalidou Sidibé signs three-year deal with Akhmat Grozny, choosing Russia over Wisla and QPR. The Mali midfielder joins after June 4 Iran friendly.
Parma's 1-0 win over Sassuolo prompts both Carlos Cuesta and Fabio Grosso to announce imminent talks about their coaching futures, with transparency pledged.
Fernandes delivered his 21st assist on final day vs Brighton, surpassing Henry and De Bruyne (20) for single-season PL record, capping a historic campaign.
Arsenal received a guard of honor at Crystal Palace after clinching the Premier League title. They now prepare for the Champions League final against PSG.
Hearts women clinch historic first SWPL title; podcast also covers Lawrence Shankland's contract, the Scottish Cup final, and Scotland's friendly vs Curacao.
Juventus must beat Torino on the final Serie A matchday to keep Champions League hopes alive, missing Yildiz to injury and Bremer to suspension, while relying
Juventus draw 2-2 at Torino, missing Champions League as Roma and Como win. Fan violence delayed the game and a Juve supporter is critically injured.
Juventus lead Torino 1-0 at halftime after a derby delayed by fan violence. Vlahovic's goal keeps UCL hopes alive but Roma and Como wins mean Juve need result.
Juventus need a win at Torino in the Derby della Mole to keep UCL hopes alive, with Yildiz injured and Bremer suspended. Spalletti starts Vlahovic and Thuram.
Juventus were knocked out of Champions League after Roma and Como wins; their derby at Torino was delayed by ultras violence and a fan hospitalized.