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Ballon d'Or: Nine PSG players and Wirtz on the shortlist
Who will win the 2025 Ballon d'Or? France Football released the list of nominees on Thursday. Florian Wirtz is among them and thanks to the numerous trophies won, other German players can also hope for a chance.
Ter Stegen absent as Barça captain due to disciplinary reasons
Marc-André ter Stegen is temporarily no longer the first captain of Barcelona. The Catalan club reports that the 33-year-old German goalkeeper has been stripped of the armband for disciplinary reasons, which is most likely related to disagreements over the duration of his injury.
Mainz fails at Federal Court: Dresden match will not be rescheduled
FSV Mainz 05 has failed with its appeal before the DFB Federal Court and will therefore have to play against Dynamo Dresden in the DFB-Pokal on August 18. Christian Heidel did not mince words.
Neymar scores a brace for a club again after three years
Santos has climbed out of the Série A relegation zone. Thanks to a brace from Neymar, the Brazilian club is back above the drop line after the seventeenth round.
Son is set to become the most expensive player in MLS history
Son Heung-Min leaves Tottenham after ten legendary years to join LAFC in a record-breaking MLS transfer. The €22.4M deal makes him the most expensive signing in league history, signaling MLS’s growing ambition and global appeal.
Ter Stegen and Barcelona at odds: goalkeeper refuses to sign medical report
The situation between Marc-André ter Stegen and Barcelona is threatening to turn tense. According to reports, the 33-year-old goalkeeper is currently refusing to sign the medical report that Barcelona intends to submit to La Liga.
Karl and the Minutes Guarantee: Bayern’s plan for the top talent
He is only 17 years old and is considered a highly gifted footballer: Lennart Karl is not only expected to extend his contract with FC Bayern soon but is also set to be given a real opportunity in the first team as a backup for Michael Olise.
Turkish media criticize Mourinho and prepare for his dismissal
The Turkish media are impressed by Feyenoord. Fenerbahçe were defeated at De Kuip on Wednesday evening in the third qualifying round of the Champions League (2-1). Coach José Mourinho, in particular, is bearing the brunt of the criticism.
Liverpool want another forward and are trying to lure a European champion away from PSG
Liverpool are reportedly targeting PSG winger Rayan Barcola after setbacks in their pursuit of Alexander Isak and Rodrygo. With Núñez and Jota leaving, and Barcola’s role at PSG declining, the 22-year-old could be the perfect addition to the Reds’ reshaped attack.
Man Utd follows Newcastle United's lead and also increases bid for Šeško
Alexander Isak hasn’t left yet, but behind the scenes, Newcastle United is pushing ahead in their search for the Swedish striker’s successor.