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  18-year-old Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri is under fire from French media after his missed penalty led to Marseille’s elimination from the Coupe de France quarter-finals. Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri faces intense scrutiny after missing the decisive penalty in Marseille’s Coupe de France shootout loss to Toulouse. Entering as a half-time substitute, the 18-year-old hit the woodwork in regulation but fired his spot-kick over the bar. French outlets were critical, with L’Equipe awarding him a 4/10 and branding him the individual who “let qualification slip” through his fingers. Questions have emerged regarding why the teenager shouldered such immense pressure. So Foot questioned why he took the final penalty, while Foot Mercato noted the substitution “unbalanced the defensive block.” Despite his effort, media consensus suggests the responsibility “should have fallen to others.” This setback marks a difficult turn for Nwaneri’s loan spell following the recent departure of manager Roberto De Zerbi.

• Former Barcelona defender claims ‘better than Messi’s at free-kicks

  Jérémy Mathieu has explained that his decision to work at an Intersport store was driven by a need for social interaction while navigating personal legal and mental health challenges.

  Former Barcelona defender ​Jérémy Mathieu, who won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015, has clarified his transition to working as a shop assistant.

  The 42-year-old former France international revealed he is currently managing personal legal issues.

  “If I’m working at Intersport, it’s because something’s going on that’s causing me a lot of problems,” Mathieu stated, noting, “It was to have a social life.”

  ​The former defender, who also battled depression following his 2023 retirement, found the position through a former teammate.

  Mathieu admitted, “He knew I wanted to leave the house for a bit.”

  While he remains focused on resolving his current situation, he fondly recalled his playing days, humorously claiming, “I think I was better at free-kicks than him [Lionel Messi]!”

• Kane hat-trick as Bayern rout Stuttgart in Bundesliga

  Harry Kane’s second-half hat-trick propelled Bayern Munich to a dominant 5-0 win against Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. The victory extends Bayern’s lead at the top of the table to 11 points.

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• Ethan Mbappe goal sinks Marseille for Lille win

  Ethan Mbappe’s 10th-minute goal gave Lille a 1-0 victory over Marseille, moving them level on points with their third-placed rivals. The win narrows the gap to Ligue 1 leaders Lens and Paris Saint-Germain to a mere two points, intensifying the title race.

  In a cagey affair, a stellar save from Berke Ozer to deny Mason Greenwood proved vital for the hosts. The match also saw Lille midfielder Benjamin Andre mark his 450th Ligue 1 appearance with a commanding performance, winning ten duels for his side.

• De Zerbi wants legendary status at Marseille

  Roberto De Zerbi has expressed his desire to remain at Marseille long-term and become “one of the most important coaches” in the club’s history. His side is currently third in Ligue 1 and could move into first place with a win over Lille on Friday.

  De Zerbi also defended his squad management amid criticism, emphasizing his ambition to compete for all trophies. “I want to arrive in May and be fighting for all the competitions,” he said, highlighting a crucial upcoming month with key fixtures in domestic and European competitions.