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Xabi Alonso learned lessons from defeat against AS Roma: 'Made it a virtue'
Bayer Leverkusen faces off on Thursday evening against the second-to-last team that defeated them. Over a year ago, AS Roma knocked out the Werkself in the semifinals of the Europa League, and now they meet again in the same stage of the same tournament. Coach Xabi Alonso is aware that the situation this time is different.
Verratti was offered, but Barcelona has doubts
Marco Verratti, the talented Italian midfielder, has expressed his desire to return to European football and potentially join Barcelona.
De Rossi fears Leverkusen: 'Alonso might well be the best coach in the world'
Daniele De Rossi is very impressed with Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen. His team, AS Roma, will face the German champions on Thursday with great respect.
Foden follows in Henderson's footsteps with prestigious English award
Phil Foden has been named the FWA Footballer of the Year in English professional football. The Manchester City Englishman succeeds his teammate Erling Haaland and follows in the footsteps of Ajax player Jordan Henderson.
Van de Ven sees familiar recipe at Spurs: 'Don't think about the Champions League'
Micky van de Ven doesn't want to think about the Champions League for now with Tottenham Hotspur. The Dutchman saw his team fall short against Chelsea (2-0), especially in set pieces. Spurs coach Ange Postecoglu didn't hold back after the match either.
Klopp puts an end to the issue with Salah: 'A non-story'
Jürgen Klopp and Mohamed Salah are back on good terms, claims the Liverpool manager. The two had a disagreement on Saturday afternoon when the Egyptian was about to come on as a substitute during the visit to West Ham United.
Luis Enrique harshly criticized during press conference: 'That probably only makes sense to a genius...'
Paris Saint-Germain lost on Wednesday evening in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final at Borussia Dortmund, failed to score, and managed only three shots on goal. Despite this, Luis Enrique made only one tactical substitution. This led to strong criticism during the press conference.
Ten Hag is happy for Sancho and laughs off transfer suggestion
Erik ten Hag reportedly enjoyed watching Jadon Sancho's performance in the Champions League. The forward, on loan from Manchester United to Borussia Dortmund, excelled in the semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain.
Stade Reims announces the surprising departure of sensation coach Will Still
Will Still is leaving Stade Reims with immediate effect. The 31-year-old coach's contract was set to run until mid-2025, but the club and the coach mutually decided not to continue together next season. For this reason, Still and his assistant, his brother Nicolas, are stepping down from their roles immediately.
Buffon celebrates with Parma's promotion party: 'Finally Serie A'
The return of Parma to Serie A has sparked a major celebration in the Italian city. The players were welcomed by an ecstatic group of supporters late Wednesday evening. Former goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon joined in the festivities from a distance.
