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England: West Brom sack Slaven Bilic

West Bromwich Albion parted ways with team manager Slaven Bilic the day after the 1-1 draw at Manchester City. The 52-year-old Croatian had been in office since 2019 and had brought the “Baggies” back to the House of Lords in the summer. In the current season the club has 7 points after 13 games. Bilic’s successor is Sam Allardyce.

General: 5 more substitutions

The rule change that was decided due to the corona pandemic is that you can substitute 5 times in a game instead of the usual 3 that can be used in international competitions until July 31, 2022. For national games, the Regulation has been extended until December 31, 2021, according to the International Football Association Board (IFAB). However, the respective associations are decisive for the application of the rule. In the Super League 5 changes are allowed this season.

Japan: long break for Iniesta

Andrés Iniesta has to take a break of about 4 months. The 36-year-old Spaniard from Japanese first division club Vissel Kobe tore a tendon in his right thigh in the Asian Champions League quarter-finals last Thursday against Suwon Samsung.