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JUST IN: LYON TO FACE QUARTER-FINAL DRAW AS ENDRICK HITS 5 GOALS IN 5 GAMES

Real Madrid loanee Endrick has scored 5 goals in 5 games for Lyon, including a 25-yard thunderbolt to win the Coupe de France tie.

Just In: Lyon To Face Quarter-Final Draw As Endrick Hits 5 Goals In 5 Games
Endrick’s 1.03 Goals Per 90 Is The Best Start At Lyon

You can’t really call Endrick’s loan at Lyon anything but exciting so far.

He got off to a flying start, scoring on his debut in the Coupe de France as Lyon beat Lille 2-1 on the road. In the next game, he set up the winner in another 2-1 victory—this time at home against Brest in Ligue 1. Then he really turned it on, bagging a hat-trick away at Metz in a big 5-2 win. Sure, he came back down to earth a bit after that, with a quiet, somewhat disappointing showing at home to Lille. No worries, though—Lyon still won 1-0.

And then came the French Cup. Lyon had no plans to rest him, tossing Endrick right back into the starting lineup for a fifth straight game. They’d promised him plenty of minutes, and they meant it. After using him out wide in the league, manager Paulo Fonseca put him up front as the number nine against Laval—a Ligue 2 team fighting relegation—in the Coupe de France round of 16.

Lyon dominated the first half, as everyone expected, but just couldn’t break through. The same story dragged on for most of the second half. As the clock ticked down, frustration grew. The longer it stayed 0-0, the bolder Laval got.

Then Endrick took over. About 25 yards out, he picked up the ball, slipped it right through his marker’s legs, drifted into the D, and smashed an unstoppable shot into the net. That’s how you break a deadlock—pure quality.

Lyon finally had their lead, and a stoppage-time own goal sealed a 2-0 win. Into the quarter-finals they go. With PSG already knocked out, this year’s Coupe de France is wide open, and Lyon has every reason to believe it can go all the way.

The quarter-final draw happens tomorrow at 19:50 CET, with matches set for the week starting March 2, 2026. Up next for Lyon and Endrick: a trip to Nantes in Ligue 1, Saturday at 21:05 CET. He’s already got five goals and an assist—let’s see if he adds to his tally.

DIEGO SIMEONE’S ATLéTICO FUTURE IN DOUBT AFTER TENSE MATEU ALEMANY FALLOUT

Diego Simeone’s future at Atlético Madrid is uncertain as tension grows with Mateu Alemany, and Inter Milan rumours gain momentum.

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Simeone Linked To Inter Milan Amid Rumours Of Atlético Exit

Spanish media is swirling with talk that Diego Simeone might be on his way out at Atletico Madrid. Hard to believe, right? This guy took over back in December 2011, turned the club into a real force, and even managed to win La Liga twice—beating out giants like Real Madrid and Barcelona.

But here we are. Apparently, Atletico are weighing up Simeone's future. Sport says things have gotten tense between him and Mateu Alemany, the club’s new Director of Football. Simeone’s contract runs until 2027, but that relationship seems rocky. Atletico sit third in La Liga, trailing Barcelona by ten points. They just lost to Bodo/Glimt in the last Champions League group match and now have to fight through a play-off to reach the knockouts. Recent results have been rough, and transfer disagreements are piling up. It’s starting to feel like Simeone’s once-untouchable job is suddenly at risk.

There’s also the money. Simeone is one of the highest-paid managers in the game—€13 million a year. Only a few names earn more: Simone Inzaghi at Al-Hilal, Pep Guardiola, Mikel Arteta, and, believe it or not, David Moyes at Everton. If Simeone walks away after this season, replacing someone with his status won't be easy.

Meanwhile, Alemany isn’t waiting around. He’s already looking at possible successors and has his eye on Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth. The catch? Iraola seems happy in the Premier League, but who knows—if Atletico come calling after all these years under Simeone, maybe he listens.

Looking back, you can’t overstate what Simeone’s done for Atletico. He’s delivered two La Liga titles, two Europa Leagues, a Copa del Rey, and a Supercopa de España. Add to that two UEFA Super Cups and two trips to the Champions League final. Four times, he’s been named La Liga Manager of the Year. That’s a legacy.

Still, Simeone’s never hidden his dream of coaching Inter. He played there from 1997 to 1999, and you can tell the place means something to him. “It doesn’t just depend on me, but I can see myself managing Inter one day. I think it’ll happen,” he said. He’s a huge admirer of their squad and their style, especially after recent games against Milan. “They play with personality and have a clear idea of how to attack. They deserved more. In the Champions League, the numbers speak for themselves. Two finals—they’re one of the favourites,” he added.

So, maybe we’re watching the end of an era at Atletico. Or maybe Simeone finds a way, like he always has. Either way, it’s hard to imagine the club without him.

MARC-ANDRé TER STEGEN TO UNDERGO SURGERY FOLLOWING SERIOUS GIRONA INJURY

Marc-André ter Stegen faces surgery and a long recovery after a serious injury at Girona, putting his 2026 World Cup spot in doubt.

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Ter Stegen Speaks Out After Injury Nightmare Ruins 2026 World Cup Prep

FC Barcelona made headlines this winter when Marc-André ter Stegen, their German goalkeeper, left for Girona. He wanted more minutes on the pitch and had his sights set on making Germany’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. That was the plan, anyway.

But things went sideways fast. In just his second game for Girona under Míchel, Ter Stegen picked up a serious injury. Now he needs surgery, and he’ll be out for months.

After the news broke, Ter Stegen didn’t keep quiet. He posted a raw, honest message online, letting fans in on what he’s going through.

Here’s what he wrote:

Most of you don’t know me personally, so I want to open up a bit. I’ve always tried to stay positive—no matter what life throws at me. But this injury? It’s a tough one.

Last weekend, my worst fear happened. I got hurt during the match. I’d just arrived in Girona, and from day one, everyone here made me feel welcome. I was excited to help the team chase our goals, but now everything’s changed for me.

I won’t be out there on the field, but I’m not going anywhere. This group isn’t just a team—it’s like a family, and I’ve felt their support from the start.

As athletes, there’s nothing better than playing and training. Now I have to put that on hold for a while. I’ve decided to have surgery.

I’ll be back.

You can feel how much this stings for him. He’d just landed at Montilivi, already made his mark with the squad and fans, and now he’s sidelined. The timing couldn’t be worse, either. With such a long road to recovery, his World Cup dream is hanging by a thread. Even so, Ter Stegen’s message makes one thing clear—he’s not giving up. He’s determined to come back stronger, ready for football whenever it calls him again.

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