Habib Beye’s tenure as Marseille coach starting very much like it finished at Rennes.

In his 12 minute monologue about Vinicius, Prestianni and Mourinho, Vincent Kompany exemplified how one should use leadership and influence.

It would have been simple for #Benfica & #Mourinho: at the very least, state that any form of bigotry is antithetical to club values, an affront to Eusebio’s legacy, suspend Prestianni and enroll him in a mandatory anti-racism educational program.

José Mourinho wanted to make sure he sat next to Florentino Perez at the Bernabeu. There’s a job opening next season.

That one shot of Prestianni covering his face and muttering something is very damning. That was the exact moment Vinicius Jr. ran to Letexier.

My only prediction for Benfica Real Madrid: Otamendi gets a red.

Juventus implosion. Yikes.

No recognized center-forward (striker) - Jameese Joseph the closest profile. Still, plenty of firepower.

It’s rare to have as compelling a tie this early in the Champions League as the one between Benfica and Real Madrid. From Mourinho and Arbeloa, to Trubin’s Luz showstopper, and the teams’ respective league forms, this clash of storied clubs has the makings of something special.

Beyond Katherine LaNasa’s phenomenal acting, I think the Dana Evans character in The Pitt resonates so deeply because, if we’re lucky, we’ve had someone like her meaningfully touch our lives. #ThePitt

Alisson scores for Napoli at the Maradona in his first appearance. Some introduction. Show Sporting the money, Napoli.

Claudio Braga would be a good signing for many an MLS club.

Chermiti is the new Cadete *you’re in an exclusive group if you get that one

Atleti dismantle Barcelona one day and get manhandled by Rayo (playing at Getafe’s ground) on another day. The Colchoneros are an enigma.

Another terrific Derby de Itália. The only blemish, Kalulu’s ridiculous sending off by the Oliver Bierhoff lookalike referee.

Nothing like a cross being met by a slicing, looping header. Proper center-forward’s goal from Esposito.

Matarazzo’s undefeated run is coming to crash at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid are proving far too much for La Real.

One of those where you wished second yellows were reviewable. Looked incredibly harsh on Kalulu.

Not a bad first goal to score with the 9 on his back. #ForTheCrown

This Rennes PSG match has delivered. Rennes look like a completely different team under interim coach, Sebastien Tambouret.

Tudor isn’t an inspiring hire, but the upside is that Tottenham’s squad is suited to his 3 center-back system. Don’t think Spurs supporters will be getting the type of football they’ve been craving.

That must have been down to the pixel. Regardless, those decisions cannot take so long.

Who are these elusive American Airlines Group 2 passengers? Has anyone ever seen them?

We now return to your regularly scheduled (boring) programming. Message beautifully delivered: “seguimos aqui” Good luck following that, Patriots and Seahawks. #SuperBowlLX

This is total humiliation for Marseille.

Diego Llorente with the best striker’s own goal you’ve seen in a while.

Hojlund, you lucky so and so.

Wasn’t that a handball before Juan Jesus committed the foul?

That Camp Nou graphics board is such an eyesore.

Romero is too much of a liability

First saw Luis Suarez play when I called some Zaragoza matches for beIN SPORTS. It was clear at that time that he was a special scorer. I mentioned him to some people within MLS. It still amazes how his career has panned out. Sporting have a diamond on their hands. #SportingCP

Nuno Santos back in a Sporting jersey and back on the pitch for the first time since October 2024 (he did feature for the reserves a few days ago). He’s also, remarkably, developed more hair follicles while he’s been nursing his long term injury. #SportingCP

Luis Guilherme, West Ham ‘flop’, scores his first goal for Sporting. Robben-esque striding cut onto his left peg, nicely dispatched.

Porto lose for the first time in league play, this season. How significant those 2 Luis Suarez stoppage time winners in consecutive weeks look now for Sporting.

Udinese deserved to see that one out. Gasperini beaten at his own game by Runjaic.

Really interesting penalty appeal in the Mallorca Sevilla match. Honestly one of those that is difficult to determine. It’s given after VAR review. #MallorcaSevilla

Just saw that Seko Fofana has signed for Porto. Fans are going to love him.

From Anchorage, Alaska to Madrid, Spain. Not surprised that Obed Vargas leaves MLS for a European giant. And while attacking players go to Atleti to languish, deep-lying/defensive midfielders tend to improve under Simeone. Looking forward to seeing Vargas in La Liga.

Gonçalo Guedes!!!! I remember when he used to hit those for Valencia. Rocket!

Luis Suarez keeps breaking Sporting out of jail in stoppage time.

PSG in trouble in Strasbourg.

Solanke Genius! Shades of Giroud.

Did Fornals and Ezzalzouli just celebrate by gesturing the lighting of a joint?

Marco Silva has truly unlocked another level to Alex Iwobi’s game.

Lewandowski would have scored a manita by now. Barcelona have been outrageously wasteful as Elche’s quasi-man-marking has come undone. #ElcheCFBarca

This Elche - Barcelona match is the battle of the high lines. #ElcheCFBarca

Another uninspired performance from Atlético Madrid. The club is in dire need of a new coach.

In his short tenure, Rosenior has already shown that he can make the in-game changes to turn Chelsea’s fortunes.

That Gabriel Jesus goal is a real testament to his quality.

Sporting finish 7th, on as many points as Barcelona and Chelsea, and above Man City, Real Madrid, Inter, PSG, Newcastle, Juventus, and Atleti. Tremendous accomplishment given the financial disparity between the Lions and the company they’re keeping. #SportingCP