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Bayern icon Matthäus raves about Leverkusen: 'Reminds me of Barça'
Bayern Munich icon Lothar Matthäus is very impressed with Xabi Alonso's Bayer Leverkusen. The dominant Bundesliga leader even reminds the former World Cup champion with Germany of Barcelona's golden era with the likes of Lionel Messi, Xavi Hernández, and Andrés Iniesta.
Dino Zoff defends Acerbi: 'What is said on the field, stays on the pitch'
The former goalkeeper for the Italian national team and Napoli considered the acquittal of Acerbi, who was accused of racist insults by Juan Jesus, to be fair.
Laporte mocks Vinícius, national coach condemns jeering of Morata
The showdown between Spain and Brazil (3-3) was on paper a friendly match, but things were not exactly amicable on Tuesday night in Madrid. Afterward, there was plenty to discuss, as various incidents caused an uproar.
Kamp-Davies criticizes Bayern's approach: 'This is not fair'
Alphonso Davies is not happy with the way Bayern Munich is handling the contract negotiations. The defender's contract is expiring, and Bayern has given the Canadian an ultimatum.
António Nobre subject to much criticism after Spain-Brazil: 'The best player...'
In a high-stakes friendly that ended in a dramatic 3-3 draw, Spain and Brazil's footballing prowess was on full display, but it was the officiating by Portuguese referee António Nobre that stole the spotlight.
'Harry's coming home': Tottenham announces prestigious friendly match
Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich will face each other in preparation for the 2024/25 season. The match, part of the Visit Malta Cup, will be played in London on Saturday, August 10th, contrary to what the name might suggest.
I wasn't prepared to leave Barcelona
Lionel Messi, a football icon, recently opened up in a "Big Time" podcast interview about his career transitions, including his notable move from Barcelona to PSG in 2021, and his subsequent journey to Inter Miami.
Despite the suspension, Flamengo registers Gabigol in the Libertadores
The forward is suspended until April 2025 for fraud in anti-doping control.
Mainoo celebrated after debut for England: 'Played himself into the Euro squad'
Kobbie Mainoo has made a big impression in England after his international debut for The Three Lions against Belgium. The eighteen-year-old Manchester United midfielder played 74 minutes in the friendly match on Tuesday evening.
Babel advises Liverpool against appointing Alonso as Klopp's successor
If it were up to Ryan Babel, Xabi Alonso would not become the new manager of Liverpool. The current coach of Bayer Leverkusen is strongly linked with the soon-to-be-vacant position at Liverpool, but according to Babel, it would be too soon.