Ahly coach Thorup has publicly accepted responsibility following his team's exit from the Champions League after a match against Esperance.

Danish personality Emil Thorup has made a new controversial statement, with critics likening his disregard for factual truth to 'American conditions'.

Egyptian giants Al Ahly have been eliminated from the African Champions League by Tunisia's Esperance, with coach Thorup publicly accepting responsibility for the team's exit.

Rapid Vienna's coach Hoff Thorup believes his team is capable of winning the championship after two victories against Salzburg, while Salzburg faces a crisis under new coach Beichler.