- Top Countries
- Around the web
Better than Xabi Alonso? What really matters to Hjulmand
With Leverkusen, Kasper Hjulmand is on a record chase. But is Bayer 04 actually better than last year under Xabi Alonso, as the statistics seem to suggest? The insights from the upcoming top matches are, in any case, far more meaningful for the coach.
It is very unlikely that anything will change after this season
The English striker was linked with a move to Barcelona as Robert Lewandowski’s successor in 2026, but says Bayern fans have no reason to worry.
Irritation for Conceição in Saudi Arabia
Sérgio Conceição was absolutely not pleased with the performance of his Al-Ittihad team. The Saudi Arabian champions have started the season disastrously and on Monday also lost 4-2 to Al-Duhail SC in the AFC Champions League. Conceição was especially irritated by his team’s tempo.
Nico Williams returns to the squad against Slavia
Athletic travel to Prague under pressure to revive their Champions League campaign, with Nico Williams included despite ongoing pubalgia. Several key players miss out through injury, while academy talents like Hierro and Selton step in as Valverde prepares for a crucial clash against Slavia.
Messi steals the show again for Inter Miami and equals the assist record of Puskas
Lionel Messi once again played a starring role for Inter Miami on Sunday night in the US. The Argentine led the Florida club to a 0-4 win over FC Cincinnati with one goal and three assists.
Shock for RB Leipzig: Ouedraogo out for a long time
The joy of a perfect week was followed by a terrible setback for Assan Ouedraogo: the RB Leipzig midfielder has suffered a serious knee injury and will be out for several weeks.
Oosting is the main candidate for the Antwerp coaching vacancy
Joseph Oosting is currently the leading candidate to become the new Antwerp FC manager. Sources confirm this to Voetbal International. The Great Old are searching for a new coach following the dismissal of Stef Wils.
Chelsea standout had Yamal in his pocket
Chelsea managed to keep Barcelona from scoring for the first time in 24 consecutive Champions League matches, and according to international media that was largely thanks to Marc Cucurella. The Londoners made short work of the Catalans on Tuesday evening.
Neymar may not play again in 2025 due to a knee injury
According to Brazilian outlet O Globo, Neymar is not expected to play again this year for Santos. The 33-year-old forward suffered a knee injury at his club Santos, and a place at the 2026 World Cup seems to be slipping further and further away for him.
Guardiola only kept Nico González in the starting XI
With ten changes to the starting eleven, the Citizens lost at home to Bayer Leverkusen before the clash with Real Madrid.