Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho said he hoped Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti would give forward Endrick more playing time during the international break, ESPN reported on Nov. 10.
Mourinho said he would be “grateful” if Ancelotti gave Endrick minutes with Brazil. His comments concerned opportunities with the national team for a forward seeking more playing time than Mourinho may be able to offer at Real Madrid.
Mourinho's remarks addressed the Brazilian forward's opportunities during the break, with Ancelotti responsible for his national team. They expressed a hope for playing time rather than an announcement about Brazil's selection.
Former England manager Gareth Southgate said Harry Kane had gained self-belief over the past two years, without necessarily becoming a better player. Southgate's assessment drew a distinction between the striker's ability and his confidence in that ability.
Southgate did not describe Kane as unambiguously “better” than he had been two years earlier. He said the change was greater self-belief, in comments ESPN carried on Nov. 11.
Bayern Munich said goalkeeper Manuel Neuer would be out for “the time being” after sustaining a partial ligament tear in his right foot. The club gave that description of his absence in a statement on Nov. 8.
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany returned to the club's training base for the first time since collapsing during a training session. ESPN reported his return on Nov. 10, separately from the news of Neuer's injury.
Dirk Kuyt left Fenerbahce on Nov. 11, a week after guiding the team to a Champions League victory over Liverpool as interim coach. Liverpool were Kuyt's former club, making the win a victory over a team he once represented.
At AC Milan, coach Ruben Amorim questioned his own performance and criticised his players after a 2-0 home defeat by Hungarian side Ferencvaros on Nov. 5. Amorim said there were “no excuses” after the loss.
Amorim had already said on Nov. 4 that he was dissatisfied with Milan's start to the season. His criticism covered both Serie A and the Europa League, and he said: “We can do better.”
Cristiano Ronaldo retired from international football with Portugal after coach Jorge Jesus benched him, ESPN reported on Nov. 5. The retirement followed a selection decision by his national team coach.
Barcelona, meanwhile, are offering supporters a way to have their ashes kept at Camp Nou after their deaths. ESPN reported on Nov. 12 that the club would offer a columbarium, a place for storing funeral urns, and commemorative plaques at the stadium from 2027.
