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David vs Goliath: World Cup opponent Bayern faces team of students and teachers
Bayern Munich will kick off their Club World Cup campaign on Sunday. In Cincinnati, the iconic German football powerhouse will face Auckland City. The pride of New Zealand lives in a completely different world compared to Der Rekordmeister.
Sarri turned up his nose at Saudi Arabia: 'I don't care how much they offer'
We won’t be seeing Maurizio Sarri in Saudi Arabia anytime soon. The 66-year-old coach, who recently returned to Lazio, confirmed that he held talks with a club from the Middle East, but the Italian couldn’t be persuaded even with a massive salary offer.
Real Madrid already sets its sights on three potential free agents for 2026
According to Marca, Real Madrid already has several targets in mind for next summer. This is due to the current contract situations of those players. Among them is Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté, whose deal with the club is set to expire then.
Fluminense goalkeeper could become the oldest player ever at a Club World Cup
The oldest player at the Club World Cup will take the field on Tuesday evening against Borussia Dortmund: Fluminense goalkeeper Fábio. And if he also plays in the final, he will become the oldest player ever at a Club World Cup.
Bayer Leverkusen also traveled to the Netherlands with Ten Hag for preseason preparations
Bayer Leverkusen has revealed more details about their first preseason under coach Erik ten Hag. The German club will play against VfL Bochum, Fortuna Sittard, and Chelsea in the lead-up to the start of the season in Germany.
Promising Espanyol goalkeeper is Barcelona’s first signing
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Joan García. The 24-year-old goalkeeper had the €25 million release clause in his contract activated, according to Espanyol. García himself shared a farewell video on his social media.
Barça has its eye on three wingers, but encounters different obstacles everywhere
Barcelona has a shortlist of three names to strengthen their wings, according to the Spanish media. Luis Díaz from Liverpool tops the list, followed by Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao in second place, and Marcus Rashford from Manchester United as the third option. However, Barça encounters a different hurdle at every door.
Reijnders makes immediate debut for Manchester City after top transfer
Tijjani Reijnders makes his debut in Manchester City's first match at the Club World Cup. The Dutch international is given a spot in the starting lineup by Pep Guardiola against Wydad Casablanca.
Sérgio Conceição is the favourite to take over at Al Nassr, according to reports in Italy
Sérgio Conceição has emerged as the top candidate to coach Al Nassr after Luciano Spalletti turned down a €18 million-a-year offer.
Sergio Ramos names former teammate as Ballon d'Or favorite
Sergio Ramos has made his Ballon d'Or pick clear. The former Real Madrid captain is backing the top scorer of his old club and former teammate at Paris Saint-Germain Kylian Mbappé: "Despite the lack of trophies."