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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.
Atletico protests against punishment for racist expressions
Atletico Madrid protests La Liga's punishment for racist remarks directed at Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams. The club believes it has already taken the appropriate measures and will appeal, Spanish media report.
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.
Karim Benzema is returning to Madrid, but not to play
Al Ittihad and Real Madrid have reached an agreement to treat the forward's injury, announced the Saudi club.
Italian wish: celebrate four legendary number 10s in Euro preparations
Luciano Spalletti wants to involve four icons of Italian football in the preparation for the European Championship. In doing so, the national team coach hopes to motivate his players to make history once again.
Arsenal targeted: 'When you're too cautious, you don't win titles'
Jens Lehmann was part of the "Invincibles" who won the Premier League in 2004, without a single defeat, and pointed out the differences he sees between that team and the current formation of the Gunners, who risk finishing the season with only the English Super Cup in hand.
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.
Sancho shines in the Champions League: 'I want to know what happened at United'
Rio Ferdinand and Owen Hargreaves highlight the performance against PSG and question the reasons for the departure from Old Trafford.
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.
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.
