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Köln smell Bundesliga, but sack coach and director with immediate effect
At first glance, surprising news from Germany this Monday morning. According to all major German media outlets, 1. FC Köln have parted ways with head coach Gerhard Struber and sporting director Christian Keller with immediate effect. And this comes at a time when Die Geißböcke can almost smell a return to the Bundesliga. Köln have now turned to Friedhelm Funkel, a familiar face.

Panicking Köln senses Bundesliga return but replaces coach on the verge of promotion
At first glance, it was surprising news out of Germany on Monday morning. 1. FC Köln parted ways with head coach Gerhard Struber and sporting director Christian Keller with immediate effect despite being on the verge of a return to the Bundesliga. The club has now turned to Friedhelm Funkel, a familiar face.

Van Dijk after Liverpool’s third defeat: 'This hurts, and it should'
The defeat against Chelsea gave Arne Slot some new insights. The Liverpool manager was searching and found a few points to build on, but for Virgil van Dijk that was more difficult. "I’m absolutely disappointed."

Ranieri can work magic: Roma back in the fight for Champions League spots
In Rome, there are now strong suspicions that Claudio Ranieri possesses supernatural powers. Since the coach took over at AS Roma, everything has changed in the Italian capital. With the finish line in sight, Rome is suddenly getting Champions League fever.

Crystal Palace standout proves to be a jack of all trades and wins chess tournament
After his starring role in the FA Cup semi-final with Crystal Palace, Eberechi Eze has secured another victory but this time not on the pitch. The 26-year-old England international won a chess tournament featuring twelve well-known content creators and athletes.

Bayern Munich crowned champions of Germany after Leverkusen slip-up
Bayern Munich were crowned champions of Germany on Sunday. Due to Bayer Leverkusen's dropped points against SC Freiburg, Der Rekordmeister can no longer be caught in the title race.

Arsenal lose to a goal from Evanilson and see City threaten their second place
Arsenal, in between their Champions League semi-final ties, lost at home to Bournemouth.

Barcelona narrowly scraped past already relegated Valladolid
Barcelona did good business in the title race on Saturday evening. Already relegated Real Valladolid were beaten away from home: 1-2.

Messi ends goal drought as Inter Miami cruise to victory
Lionel Messi had gone four matches without scoring, but in the game against New York Red Bulls, the Argentine found the net again for a victorious Inter Miami.

Slot loses Alexander-Arnold: out-of-contract defender announces departure
Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool. The full-back has informed the club’s management of his decision. The homegrown star will make use of his free agent status, according to the newly crowned Premier League champions.