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Ruud Gullit Backs PSG’s Desire Doue to Rival Yamal for Future Ballon d’Or

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1 year ago

May 1, 2025

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Former AC Milan and Chelsea icon Ruud Gullit has tipped PSG’s rising star Desire Doue as a future Ballon d’Or contender, putting him in the same conversation as Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal.

In a chat with NEKO Deportes, the Dutch legend said Doue has what it takes to rival Yamal for football’s top individual honor in the years ahead. Gullit’s comments come after watching both youngsters make major impacts for their clubs this season.

Despite PSG losing Kylian Mbappe last summer, Doue has stepped up impressively, helping the team retain their Ligue 1 crown. The 19-year-old has racked up 13 goals and 12 assists in 47 appearances so far, becoming a key figure in the French side’s attack.

With PSG already holding a slim lead over Arsenal after a 1-0 win in the Champions League semi-final first leg, another strong performance from Doue could raise his profile even higher—especially if they go on to lift the trophy.

Asked who besides Yamal could dominate the Ballon d’Or race over the next decade, Gullit replied, “That’s a tough one… but I really like Doue. He’s young, talented—it could be him.”

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“I Am Really Disappointed” — Mikel Arteta Reacts to Brighton Defeat

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17 hours ago

September 19, 2026

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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken about his team’s performance after the Gunners suffered a 3-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League on Saturday.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks on the aftermath of the match and shares his analysis of the team and how they lost 3-0 to Brighton.

Speaking on the match, he shared: “I am really disappointed. In the first 20 or 30 minutes, the number of technical errors put us constantly under pressure. It was all related to the start.”

It can be noted that the team had been having a winning streak so far but fell at this match against Brighton.

Arsenal had won their opening four Premier League matches before the defeat, with the loss ending their perfect start to the season.

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Enzo Maresca Reminds Man United of 2023 Derby Error After Controversial City Goal

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4 days ago

September 16, 2026

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Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has spoken on the controversial offside goal in Manchester City’s recent derby win over Manchester United and shared how Manchester United had actually benefited from a similar decision in the past.

He recalled that three years ago, Manchester United won a derby game against Manchester City with a goal that was allowed to stand despite an offside decision.

“Three years ago, we lost the Derby at Old Trafford with a goal that had to be disallowed. No one apologised. We are still waiting for the apology, Sometimes it happens for you, sometimes against you. It’s football.”

The comments came after Manchester City’s 1–0 win over Manchester United, in which Erling Haaland’s goal was initially ruled offside before VAR overturned the decision. The refereeing body later acknowledged that the decision was incorrect.

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UEFA Confirms Venues for 2028 and 2029 European Club Finals

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5 days ago

September 15, 2026

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UEFA has announced the venues that will host the major European club finals in 2028 and 2029.

The 2028 Europa League final will take place at the National Arena in Bucharest, Romania, while Belgrade’s National Stadium in Serbia will host the 2029 final.

For the Europa Conference League, Juventus Stadium in Turin, Italy, will stage the 2028 final, with the 2029 edition set to take place at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

The Johan Cruyff ArenA in Amsterdam will host the 2027 UEFA Super Cup, followed by the Astana Arena in Astana, Kazakhstan, for the 2028 edition.

Meanwhile, the 2028 Champions League final will be played at the Munich Football Arena in Munich, Germany, while Barcelona’s Camp Nou will host the 2029 final.