Tudor urges Juventus to stay grounded ahead of Champions League opener

Juventus start their Champions League campaign at home to Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, and coach Igor Tudor has warned his players to remain grounded after their dramatic 4-3 victoryover Inter Milan on Saturday, Reuters reported.

That Serie A result delighted the club's supporters but Europe's premier club competition will be a different challenge.

"We played against the strongest team in Serie A in terms of squad potential and we won without playing at our best. That should make us reflect on our real value and what we could have done better," Tudor told reporters on Monday, according to Reuters.

UEFA, FIFPRO urge action on player welfare after Yamal, Dembele injuries

UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and player union FIFPRO President David Terrier called on Monday for action to safeguard player health, warning that the congested fixture calendar has reached a tipping point, Reuters reported ​​​​​​.

Their joint statement came after Barcelona coach Hansi Flick's criticism of Spain's handling of Lamine Yamal's groin injury, in which he said the 18-year-old was given painkillers to play in World Cup qualifiers despite complaining of discomfort.

Paris St Germain said this month they were seeking corrective measures and accused France's medical staff of ignoring their recommendations on injury risks after Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue returned to the club injured, according to Reuters.

Revolution fire head coach Caleb Porter

The New England Revolution fired head coach Caleb Porter in his second season on Monday, Reuters reported ​​​​. 

The Revolution are 8-14-8 (32 points) and in 11th place in the MLS Eastern Conference. They are 10 points out of the final playoff position in the conference and also failed to qualify for the postseason in Porter's debut season.

The 2024 club tied a franchise record for losses by finishing 9-21-4 (31 points).

Assistant coach Pablo Moreira will serve as interim head coach for the remainder of the season, according to Reuters.

Gladbach sack manager Seoane after goalless start to season

Borussia Moenchengladbach have fired manager Gerardo Seoane, the Bundesliga club said on Monday, after the German side failed to score in three league games this season, culminating in a 4-0 home loss to Werder Bremen, Reuters reported.

Gladbach are 16th in the standings on one point, their poor run extending to 10 league games without a win including last season.

"After an intensive review of our start to the season, we have come to the conclusion that we have to make a change in the position of head coach," Gladbach Sporting Director Roland Virkus said in a statement, according to Reuters.