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Olise saves Bayern after Kane skies penalty

Michael Olise proved to be the difference maker for Bayern Munich as his stunning strike secured a 1-0 victory over struggling Wolfsburg at the Volkswagen Arena. The win provided a much-needed boost for Vincent Kompany’s side following their disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. However, the headlines were nearly stolen by Harry Kane, who saw a rare moment of fallibility from the penalty spot.

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Luis Enrique dodges question on PSG tactic to stop Olise

Luis Enrique has remained tight-lipped regarding a bizarre tactical instruction given to goalkeeper Matvey Safonov during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League semi-final triumph over Bayern Munich, which saw the French side progress with a 6-5 aggregate victory. The Russian shot-stopper was spotted repeatedly kicking the ball directly out of play, a move that appears to have been a calculated masterstroke to neutralise Michael Olise.

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Kompany questioned after Bayern European exit

Bayern Munich’s European dreams ended in heartbreak as they were outclassed by Paris Saint-Germain across two legs of their Champions League semi-final. While the Bavarians have enjoyed domestic dominance, the defeat has prompted a scathing review of Vincent Kompany’s tactical approach and player selection on the highest stage.

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BDO Power Rankings: Dembele & Rice climb as Kane hopes hit

With the Lionel Messi-Cristiano Ronaldo duopoly presumably disappearing into the rearview mirror, the battle for the Ballon d'Or hasn't felt so open for the best part of 20 years, with countless players now beginning each campaign believing they have a chance of claiming the most prestigious individual prize football has to offer. Ousmane Dembele emerged from a career plagued by injuries and inconsistencies to win the Golden Ball in 2025, and he is among a crowded field of contenders one year on.

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Arsenal, beware - 'Kvaradona' looks unstoppable right now

Paris Saint-Germain endured an agonising wait before finally lifting the European Cup, but 12 months after winning their first, they've got a glorious chance to collect their second after edging out Bayern Munich 6-5 on aggregate in an absorbing semi-final tie. Wednesday's second leg at the Allianz Arena may not have been anywhere near as chaotic as last week's nine-goal thriller at Parc des Princes, but Luis Enrique was just as enthused by his side's performance.

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Deschamps warned Mbappe shouldn't be France leader

Kylian Mbappe has been told he lacks the technical brilliance of Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele as questions arise over his suitability as France’s primary leader. Despite his prolific goalscoring record for Les Bleus, former international Jerome Rothen believes the Real Madrid star should no longer be considered the technical focal point of Didier Deschamps' side.

Frequently asked questions

Declan Rice primarily plays as a defensive midfielder for Arsenal, either as a single pivot or in a double-pivot formation. More recently, though, he has been used in a bit more advanced position as an #8, thanks to his progressive ball-carrying and goalscoring abilities.

Declan Rice was born in Kingston upon Thames in the Greater London region in England.

The English international dons the No. 41 jersey at his current club Arsenal. In an episode of The Overlap in 2022, where he had a chat with Gary Neville, Rice explained that 41 was a number given to his by his kit man at his previous club, West Ham United, and that he continues to wear it because he's superstitious.

The Arsenal man is 1.88m (6ft 2in) tall, and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world at the moment.

Declan Rice weighs 80kg (176 lbs) and is a physically dominant force in midfield.

Declan Rice spent the majority of his youth career at Chelsea (2006-2013), before spending two years in West Ham United's youth setup.

Declan Rice and long-term girlfriend Lauren Fryer welcomed their first child, son Jude, in August 2022.

Declan Rice hasn't exchanged vows yet, but he has been dating childhood sweetheart Lauren Fryer since 2016.