Kenneth Perez, an ESPN analyst and KNVB official, has expressed doubts about the reported salary of Xavi Hernandez, the coach of the Dutch national team. This comes after a list of the best-paid national team coaches in the world was published by BILD, with Xavi listed as number 8.
England midfielder Alex Scott has withdrawn from the national squad due to a thigh injury, and could be out for two months, according to The Guardian Football. The 23-year-old made his full debut for England in a 7-0 win over Croatia on Saturday.
David Stockdale, former Premier League goalkeeper, has saved FC Farsley from liquidation and is now back in competitive action playing in the Yorkshire Amateur League, according to The Guardian Football.
Former Feyenoord player Robin van Persie has spoken out for the first time since his departure from the Rotterdam club. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Van Persie gave an interview to Flashscore.
Kevin De Bruyne has suggested that he prefers playing for Belgium under Mark van Bommel rather than Napoli under Massimiliano Allegri, according to a statement made to SportMediaset. The report comes from Football Italia.
The Premier League panel's report on Manchester City's financial scandal has shed light on Manchester United's finances, with the club's income being hugely overstated by over £830 million. This comes after Manchester United's extended filing to the New York Stock Exchange detailed their end of year accounts to 30 June 2026.
Mark Diemers has revealed his desire to play in the Eredivisie, citing his experience and quality as reasons for his preference. The 32-year-old midfielder signed a two-year deal with De Graafschap in September after a lengthy transfer search.
The Republic of Ireland and Israel clashed at half-time in the 1-1 draw, according to BBC Football, which cited Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson. The incident will be reviewed.