1. CFL Overview

Bayern Munich's honorary president, Uli Hoeneß, took a dig at José Mourinho on the sidelines of the DFB Cup final.

Diego Simeone has admitted he feels deeply sympathised with Pep Guardiola’s decision to step away from Manchester City, opening up on the exhausting mental toll of a relentless football calendar. The Atletico Madrid boss confessed that the constant cycle of high-stakes management creates an unstoppable "snowball" effect that impacts even the game's most resilient figures.

Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand has admitted that being linked with a move to Real Madrid is a "great honour" as speculation regarding his future intensifies. The Danish international has emerged as a primary target for the Spanish giants ahead of a significant summer overhaul at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kylian Mbappe has sent a deeply emotional message to David Alaba following the news that the veteran defender will leave Real Madrid this summer. The French superstar described the Austrian international as a close friend and a vital part of his transition to life in the Spanish capital.