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Arsenal are the kings of Europe
Arsenal are dominating Europe right now, combining a perfect Champions League record, rock solid defence and versatile attacking play. After a statement 3-1 win over Bayern and top spot in the Premier League with a six point cushion, the Gunners look like the most complete team on the continent at this stage of the season.
FIFA creates mini-pitches for children in the West Bank
FIFA, with funding from the Swiss government, is building two mini football pitches in the West Bank as part of a wider plan to install ten across Palestine and Israel, offering safe spaces for children to play and develop. The project is part of the FIFA Arena initiative, which aims to create at least one thousand mini pitches worldwide by 2030, using football to promote hope, inclusion and community rebuilding in conflict affected regions.
Kompany: We do not accept that
After their first defeat of the season, FC Bayern want to hit back against St. Pauli. It is still unclear with which players.
Hungry Schalke 04 win the top clash and seize control
Schalke 04 has seized control in the 2. Bundesliga. The traditional club did so in a direct top-of-the-table clash against Paderborn, who had been league leaders until Friday evening. Afterwards, there was great joy at the club that is longing for a return to the highest level.
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.
Who will replace Ouedraogo?
This Friday, RB Leipzig will open matchday 12 of the Bundesliga away to Borussia Mönchengladbach. One personnel issue in particular will be in the spotlight.
Protest motivated Madueke to turn the Arsenal story into a success
The fans’ protest against signing Noni Madueke last summer has only given the Arsenal forward extra fuel. That is what manager Mikel Arteta claims in the build-up to the reunion with Chelsea, Madueke’s former club.
Liverpool receive good news from Real Madrid in the midst of a crisis
Liverpool receive a boost in the middle of their crisis as Real Madrid rule out a move for Ibrahima Konaté, clearing the way for the Reds to focus on renewing the French defender’s contract in the final year of his deal.
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.
The other side of Bayerns first defeat
In London, Bayern leave the pitch as second best for the first time – which could also have its advantages.