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"He's taken chances, and hopefully that pays off because I think Liam is as good a coach as I've ever worked with," Rooney said on the BBC's Wayne Rooney Show. "His detail, how he approaches the day-to-day, he's as good as I've worked with."

If that last challenge didn't quite exhaust your tactical reserves, we have plenty more in the locker to keep you occupied, all courtesy of Kwizly. We'll start with a test of loyalty and longevity under one of the game's most demanding managers. We want to see if you can name Marcelo Bielsa's most-played players. It is a fascinating look at the individuals who survived the intense physical demands of 'Bielsa Ball' across his various spells in club and international management.

Goals either side of half-time by Junior Tchamadeu and Christian Kofane took Cameroon through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinals at South Africa's expense, as the Indomitable Lions edged their last-16 clash 2-1. Tchamadeu opened the scoring in the 34th minute at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat on Sunday, and teenage Bayer Leverkusen forward Kofane headed in the crucial second goal two minutes after half-time.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, is a spectacular sports venue with a stunning exterior that will be one of the architectural highlights for visitors in the United States for World Cup 2026. It was officially opened in 2017, has a retractable roof inspired by the Roman Pantheon, according to the man behind the design, and boasts seating for 75,000 fans.

While some people like to believe that football and politics should never mix, that is not a realistic stance in the current global landscape. And while international football can throw up some highly-charged contests between neighbours and rivals, few matches in recent history descended into chaos in the manner of Serbia's Euro 2016 qualifier against Albania in October 2014. The match was abandoned before half-time when a drone carrying a pro-Albania banner was flown on a drone above the stadium, causing crowd trouble in the stands.

Adidas has made a habit of re-releasing retro kits from a variety of sources. From the 1996 Euros-winning Germany kit to the iconic Real Madrid trim of the early 2000s, they have been taking the opportunity to boost their sales by appealing to football historians and casual jersey-wearers alike. According to the good people at Footy Headlines, their latest venture involves a kit very familiar to Bayern Munich and Germany fans - the 2014 Germany away kit.

It's been unfortunate for him and everyone involved so far. He can do what he loves most again: play football. He's really fit. We've been careful throughout the whole process. It happened three times. We're convinced that this is now over. With the way he plays, he'll help the team. He's left-footed, a center-back, and can also play on the left. He's a really good footballer, and we're happy for him that he's back. He'll be an important pillar for us in the coming months,

Sunday's Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium came just three days after Chelsea parted company with Maresca in a shock move. While Liam Rosenior is reportedly a frontrunner to take charge, Calum McFarlane was tasked with overseeing the trip to face City, who were aiming to close the gap on leaders Arsenal. Instead, City are now six points back from the Gunners after Fernandez bundled home in the 94th minute.

Red Bull New York and veteran center back Robert Voloder are in talks, and a deal is considered to be very close to being completed, sources tell amNewYork. The 24-year-old German has spent the last four seasons with Sporting Kansas City, making 78 appearances during that spell. A product of German Bundesliga side Koln's academy, he spent two seasons with Maribor in Slovenia before making the jump to the United States.

According to Italian publication Gazzetta dello Sport, Barcelona are set to face competition from teams like AC Milan and Bayern Munich, who also want Vlahovic. As reported previously, Barcelona have already made moves in their pursuit of the Serbian striker. Indeed, they have spoken on several occasions with Vlahovic's entourage and believe in the possibility of reaching an agreement, and then in the green light for the operation.

I really loved today the next step of the team in terms of individual personality and presence, he said. I think what Gabi Magalhaes has done after making a big mistake to concede the goal, the way he reacted to that, the way he played afterward, the way he transmitted energy after that, it was remarkable.

Ellie Roebuck signed for Aston Villa in the summer (Image credit: Getty Images) After spending a year in Barcelona, England goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck returned to the WSL in the summer with a renewed perspective and ambition. The 26-year-old signed a two-year deal with Aston Villa in July after her contract with the Catalan giants was terminated and she arrived in Birmingham knowing exactly she wants from the next phase of her career.

To get to 250 at any club, I'm very proud of that because management is hard but I'm really enjoying my time here. We've got great owners and I enjoy every single day. When you reach those milestones, it's always great if you can celebrate with a victory.

Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a winter move for Udinese centre-back Oumar Soulet. The club wants fresh competition for the Micky van de VenCristian Romero pairing, and speculation around a possible Radu Dragusin exit is pushing Spurs to add depth at the back. Oumar Soulet stands out in Serie A for his consistent displays, strong physical profile and ability to cope with high-tempo games. Solet has been linked with Aston Villa in the past.

Chelsea are interested in signing the Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali at the end of the season. According to Football Insider, they have a genuine interest in the 25-year-old, and they are hoping to add more quality and depth in the middle of the park. They have already invested a lot of money in Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo. The Italian international would take them to a whole new level.