Franck Ribery has backed Bayern Munich to win the Champions League this season, praising the squad managed by Vincent Kompany. Following a dominant first-leg victory over Atalanta, the legendary winger described the Bavarian giants as the absolute strongest team in world football right now, echoing sentiments from other club icons about their terrifying European form.
Neymar has admitted he is feeling "sad" and "upset" after being left out of Carlo Ancelotti’s latest Brazil squad for the upcoming international break. The Santos forward, who is documentation his daily life in a new YouTube series, has acknowledged that the 2026 tournament represents his final chance at World Cup glory.
Moussa Niakhate has broken his silence after the Confederation of African Football took the unprecedented step of stripping Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations trophy. Following a dramatic walk-off during the final against Morocco, the governing body upheld an appeal, awarding the host nation a 3-0 default victory and sparking outrage among the Senegalese players.
Lautaro Martinez remains a cornerstone of Inter, but his heart still beats strongly for Racing Club. The striker, who left Argentina in 2018 to join the Nerazzurri, remains an iconic figure for Racing fans and has confirmed his long-term goal to 'convince' wife to return to the Argentine giants in the future.
International player Lisanne Gräwe made her debut in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga at the age of 17. Yet she had almost given up on her football career very early on.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has expressed a strong desire to see Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo handed England recalls when Thomas Tuchel reveals his latest squad selections. The German tactician, who succeeded Gareth Southgate, has yet to select a single player from Old Trafford since taking charge at the start of last year.
The race for Europe's next major attacking talent is rapidly heating up, as London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea prepare to go head-to-head for the signature of Fisnik Asllani. The 23-year-old forward has enjoyed a truly meteoric rise in the Bundesliga this season, transforming from a mere fringe player into a domestic standout in just a matter of months.
Our expert offers his best Spurs vs Atletico Madrid Predictions, Lineups, Odds & Tips for this Champions League round-of-16 second leg this evening (18/03/2026)
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has officially been announced as a pundit for the 2026 World Cup, representing a bold new chapter in the Swedish icon’s career. Despite retiring from professional football in 2023 following an emotional farewell at AC Milan, the 44-year-old remains one of the most bankable and charismatic personalities in the world.
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