Michael Olise has enjoyed a spectacular start to the season at Bayern Munich, registering 12 direct goal contributions in just seven matches. His outstanding form has now prompted club chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge to publicly confirm plans for upcoming contract extension discussions.
The shock over Kylian Mbappe’s injury is still running deep. Could the knock also be linked to his much-discussed boot deal? An expert had a corresponding premonition.
Ousmane Dembele is set to take the captain’s armband for France in their upcoming Nations League encounter against Belgium on Monday. The Paris Saint-Germain winger steps into the leadership role following the withdrawal of regular skipper Kylian Mbappe due to injury.
Chelsea winger Morgan Rogers has offered a staunch defence of his team-mate Cole Palmer after England manager Thomas Tuchel questioned the playmaker's commitment to the national side. While the Three Lions boss expressed frustration over recent withdrawals, Rogers insisted that the 22-year-old must prioritise his physical health following a grueling debut season at Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United have completed the signing of 16-year-old central midfielder David Eze from local rivals Manchester City. Despite attracting significant interest from major European clubs over the summer, the versatile England youth international has chosen to continue his development at Old Trafford.
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape in 2027 after exhausting his final legal appeals. Following the news, RMC pundit Bruno Poncet has called for the Moroccan right-back to suspend his playing career until the court case is resolved.
Alexander Isak emerged from Sweden’s hard-fought victory over Romania with more than just a goal to show for his efforts, revealing a significant injury to his foot. The striker was the victim of a heavy challenge during the second half of the contest, leaving him with a blood-soaked boot by the final whistle.
Zinedine Zidane got off to a winning start as France manager with a 1-0 victory over Turkey on Friday night. However, the 1998 World Cup winner suffered a minor hitch before kickoff after arriving late for the French national anthem.
It has been the talk of the town for some time that Harry Kane is on the verge of signing a contract extension with Bayern Munich. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has now announced an "exception".
David de Gea has aimed a barbed comment at Manchester City following bombshell reports that an independent panel found the Etihad outfit guilty of 114 financial breaches. The former Manchester United goalkeeper responded on social media by cheekily questioning how many league crowns he now holds, referencing campaigns where his side finished runners-up.
Vincenzo Montella was immensely proud of Turkey despite suffering a narrow Nations League defeat to France. The manager has now challenged his players to show the exact same spirit when they host Italy in a crucial bottom-of-the-table clash.
Riccardo Calafiori has urged his Italy team-mates to look at the positive aspects following a frustrating 2-0 Nations League defeat to Belgium. The Arsenal defender admitted that the Azzurri still have plenty of work to do after being jeered off the pitch by their own supporters.