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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Liverpool has gold in its hands with Ngumoha: 'This guy is ridiculous'
Liverpool is throwing money around this summer, but manager Arne Slot already had the big surprise of pre-season in-house. At just sixteen years old, Rio Ngumoha is clearly making his presence felt. In England, there is high praise for the talented forward, who also made an impact on Monday in the friendly against Athletic Club.
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.
Manchester United raises the stakes and closes in on Newcastle's offer for Sesko
Benjamin Šeško is at the centre of a Premier League transfer battle, with Newcastle and Manchester United going head-to-head for the Leipzig striker. With bids nearing €90 million, the Slovenian star looks set to take the next big step in his career.