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Thiago Alcântara returns to Barcelona as Hansi Flick’s assistant coach
Thiago Alcântara, former midfielder of Barcelona, Bayern and Liverpool, has returned to Camp Nou at the age of 34 to begin a new chapter as Hansi Flick’s assistant coach. After a career filled with titles and 46 caps for Spain, the La Masia graduate now joins Barcelona’s staff to help guide a new generation.
Bizot faces competition again from Martínez after transfer fails to materialize
English media expect that Emiliano Martínez will be welcomed back at Aston Villa after the international break. This could spell bad news for Marco Bizot, who joined Villa Park as a possible replacement for the Argentine goalkeeper.
English media change their tune: ‘This was finally Tuchel’s England’
After England’s emphatic away win over Serbia in World Cup qualifying, Thomas Tuchel is suddenly being viewed much more positively by the English media. The Three Lions and their German head coach had previously faced heavy criticism following lackluster performances against Andorra and a friendly defeat to Senegal.
The talent behind the talent: Who exactly is Wisdom Mike?
Lennart Karl is in the spotlight at Bayern Munich as the talent expected to make the breakthrough into the first team. However, with Wisdom Mike, there is a second prospect who could soon make his debut.
Chelsea responds after being accused of 74 breaches of Premier League rules
Chelsea has been charged with 74 breaches of FA rules dating from Roman Abramovich’s ownership. The club responded by stressing unprecedented transparency under Todd Boehly, as the case highlights questions about football’s financial past and its regulatory future.
Ballon d’Or approaches and France Football tries to make peace with Real Madrid
The French magazine is said to have sent a delegation to Madrid to talk with Los Merengues, who are still resentful about what happened last year, when Vinícius Júnior “lost” the award to Rodri.
Mama Mbappé warned her son: 'PSG will win the Champions League before Real Madrid'
Kylian Mbappé is currently living like a global superstar. Despite that, the Real Madrid forward is closely guided by his loved ones. In a major interview, his mother shares what it’s like to sometimes follow the French striker of Los Blancos as a family member.
Norway score eleven and Haaland involved in seven goals
Erling Haaland starred with five goals and two assists as Norway crushed Moldova 11–1 in World Cup 2026 qualifying. England, France, and Albania also claimed key wins, while Ukraine were held by Azerbaijan. The road to the historic 48-team World Cup is heating up.
Brazil furious over treatment in Bolivia: A real disaster
Brazil lost Wednesday night away to Bolivia, and the way it happened has left the Seleção deeply frustrated. After the match, the focus was hardly on football and much more on everything surrounding it. "We played against the referees, the police, and the ball boys."
Erik Lamela explains the end of his career: 'The pain started at 22 years old...'
Former Argentina and Tottenham winger Erik Lamela has opened up about the injuries that forced him to retire at 33, revealing years of pain, surgery, and sacrifice throughout a career that spanned River Plate, Roma, Spurs, Sevilla, and AEK Athens.