The Champions League final. It's the biggest match on the club calendar in football, always featuring historic clubs and so often the best players on the planet at that moment. Sometimes, it lives up to expectation in the most extraordinary fashion. Sometimes, sadly, it just doesn't. Either way, there is usually drama, as was the case in Saturday's final as Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal on penalties.
Bayer Leverkusen has not yet officially parted ways with Kasper Hjulmand. Nevertheless, it is widely believed that the club will be looking for a new manager. However, the search for a suitable coach could well turn into a fiasco at the moment.
As 40-year-old Edin Dzeko enters the late twilight of his career, Bosnian football has a new potential superstar to carry it forward. Kerim Alajbegovic hadn't even been born when the revered striker made his international debut 19 years ago, but the pair are set to shoulder their country's hopes at the 2026 World Cup in North America this summer.
Filipe Luis is set to take his first major step into European management after reportedly reaching an agreement to become the new head coach of Monaco. The former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender has emerged as the surprise choice for the Ligue 1 side, despite heavy interest from elsewhere in Europe.
Bayer Leverkusen has hit an early snag in its hunt for a new head coach, with one reported favourite now out of reach. However, the club believes it has already identified a workaround.
Bayer Leverkusen have identified former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis as their top target to take over the managerial reins at the BayArena. The Brazilian has emerged as the frontrunner to replace Kasper Hjulmand following a disappointing campaign for the Bundesliga side.
Bayer Leverkusen appears poised for a dramatic change on the touchline: following Kasper Hjulmand's gradual departure, Filipe Luis is set to take charge of the Bundesliga side.
Bayer Leverkusen are preparing to move in a new direction as Kasper Hjulmand’s tenure at the BayArena nears its end. The former Denmark national team coach stands on the verge of being sacked following a disappointing run that has left the club's Champions League ambitions in tatters. Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis has emerged as a leading candidate to succeed him.
During VfB Stuttgart's win over Bayer Leverkusen, Angelo Stiller escaped serious punishment despite a reckless foul. Former referee Manuel Gräfe later insisted that the midfielder should have been shown a red card.
Bayer signed eight players in the summer, each for a fee in the tens of millions. Now, the most expensive of that group is reportedly contemplating a swift exit.
He was a regular starter and a key player for Nagelsmann during the home European Championship, yet his chances of making the World Cup squad currently appear slim—at least at first glance.
Harry Kane scored his 52nd goal of a remarkable season to help Bayern Munich secure a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen. The victory sends Vincent Kompany's side into the DFB-Pokal final as they chase a treble.
Following Bayern Munich’s 2-0 victory in the DFB-Pokal semi-final at Bayer Leverkusen, Manuel Neuer had special praise for his fellow goalkeeper Mark Flekken.
Andoni Iraola is highly sought after as he prepares to leave Bournemouth at the end of the season. While Crystal Palace have reportedly already presented a lucrative, multi-million-pound contract to secure the Spanish manager, Bayer Leverkusen are also closely monitoring his situation. The German club hope to convince him to take over their long-term project this summer.