Unai EC Overview

The football superstars aiming to become rap icons

A small group of elite players have stepped in front of a microphone to follow another passion, looking every bit as comfortable in a studio environment as on the pitch

Is Klopp bringing back a star who has already turned him down twice?

He was called up only three times by Julian Nagelsmann and missed the last two major tournaments. Julian Brandt’s start at Ajax is now fuelling hopes of a comeback in the Germany team – just like Nagelsmann’s successor.

Reijnders, Memphis, Summerville, and Bergwijn eyed by Netherlands

New Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez has dramatically broken with past policies by declaring that players plying their trade outside Europe will be considered for national selection. The former Barcelona boss insisted that pitch performance is all that matters, offering fresh hope to stars like Tijjani Reijnders, Memphis Depay, and Crysencio Summerville.

A loaded question to embarrass him: Xavi escapes the first Dutch ambush

Barcelona legend is a master of mind games with the press

FC Barcelona's Xavi (L), coach Frank Rij

Frank Rijkaard surprises Xavi with emotional message

New Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez received a touching surprise when former Barcelona boss Frank Rijkaard appeared via video message. The Dutch legend praised Xavi's elite abilities and backed him to succeed in his new international role.

Louis van Gaal surprises Xavi with emotional message

New Netherlands manager Xavi Hernandez received a heartwarming surprise during his introductory media duties when former mentor Louis van Gaal appeared via a special message. The legendary Dutch coach praised Xavi's football intelligence and wished him success ahead of his debut.