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Since late November, Carsten Cramer has been the new strongman at Borussia Dortmund. The 57-year-old has wasted no time implementing changes and uttering statements that BVB fans have missed hearing for too long.

Former international Dietmar Hamann (52) has criticised Julian Nagelsmann (38). With the World Cup this summer in mind, he accuses the national team manager of two things in particular: his handling of so-called squad players and a lack of presence.

Sophia Wilson is back, the midfield is settling and key roster battles are heating up as the USWNT face Japan in a crucial three-game stretch.

Bruno Fernandes has admitted that Manchester United supporters naturally crave "fresh meat" in the transfer market, but the club captain has strongly defended the decision to retain the old guard, such as Harry Maguire. As the Red Devils prepare for a transformative summer, the Portuguese playmaker believes some established pillars remain vital to the cause.

Borussia Dortmund has reportedly made a final decision on Nico Schlotterbeck’s future.

Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has made a bold admission regarding his squad's priorities, suggesting that the allure of European glory currently outweighs domestic dominance. Speaking ahead of the Catalan derby against Espanyol, the German tactician noted a visible shift in his players' application when playing on the biggest stage of all.

The Atlético Madrid star remains sidelined

Pep Guardiola has revealed the best decision he made this season as Manchester City prepare to resume their chase of Arsenal in the Premier League title race. City lost momentum in the title race by drawing their last two league games against Nottingham Forest and West Ham but have boosted their confidence with their Carabao Cup final win over Arsenal and thumping Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup.

UEFA has reportedly sidelined referee Istvan Kovacs for the remainder of the Champions League season after controversial decisions during Atletico Madrid’s 2-0 win over Barcelona. The match was marred by disputes over a red card and a missed handball penalty that left Barcelona coach Hansi Flick fuming.

Miron Muslic, manager of second-tier leaders Schalke 04, has raised hopes of a swift return for injured striker Edin Dzeko.

Chelsea have been urged to draw a firm line after Enzo Fernandez’s comments about a possible future in Spain sparked controversy. Former Blues winger Joe Cole believes the club must act decisively as speculation around Real Madrid continues to swirl.

Marc-André ter Stegen now acknowledges that his hope of appearing at the World Cup with Germany is all but gone.

Bayern Munich have been dealt an injury setback after teenage star Lennart Karl suffered a muscle injury. The highly rated playmaker is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, potentially missing key matches in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

We’re focusing on ourselves… and not thinking about Real Madrid

Paul Pogba is finally closing in on a competitive return for Monaco, with club captain Denis Zakaria hailing the World Cup winner as an "incredible" talent who will be vital for the club's season run-in. The former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder has endured a nightmare campaign blighted by knee and calf injuries, but his long-awaited comeback appears to be just days away.

FC Barcelona has secured a partial victory after appealing to UEFA over referee Istvan Kovacs’s performance in their Champions League clash with Atlético Madrid.

Vincent Kompany has received glowing praise from Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, who says the Belgian has transformed the team both tactically and mentally. The former Manchester City captain is credited with restoring joy to Bayern’s play while improving the performances of several key players.

Manchester City are pushing to sign Sporting CP captain Morten Hjulmand in the summer transfer window. The Premier League giants have already made informal contact with the Portuguese club as sporting director Hugo Viana looks to reunite with the Danish midfielder.

VfB Stuttgart splashed the cash on the striker during the winter transfer window. So far, however, Jeremy Arevalo has not made any impact whatsoever in manager Sebastian Hoeneß’s team.

Arne Slot has claimed he still retains the "complete support" of the Liverpool hierarchy and the club's fanbase despite a dismal run of form that has left their season in tatters. The Reds are reeling from three consecutive defeats, including a demoralising Champions League quarter-final first-leg loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Robert Lewandowski’s future remains uncertain, with reports now suggesting the FC Barcelona striker has offered his services to another top club.

Flick is implementing a rotation policy for the Catalan derby.

Vincent Kompany hit a major personal milestone on Friday as the Bayern Munich head coach turned 40. However, the Belgian tactician has no intention of letting the celebrations distract from his pursuit of silverware in Bavaria. While his players and the club hierarchy were eager to mark the occasion, Kompany made it clear that football remains his sole focus.

Bayern Munich have suffered a personnel setback ahead of their Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid.

Frankfurt manager Albert Riera is already causing a stir early in his tenure. It seems that only victories will help him restore calm.

African Union committees spark controversy over legal violations

Real Madrid have firmly rejected claims that the club is planning to appoint a new sporting director. The Spanish giants released a strong statement denying reports that they had begun searching for candidates through an external agency.

The imminent departure of his race engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, could also have implications for Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen’s future at Red Bull.

Santos talisman Neymar has finally addressed the backlash following his controversial post-match comments regarding referee Savio Pereira Sampaio. The Brazilian superstar faced heavy criticism for suggesting the official was "on his period" after receiving a yellow card during his side recent victory against Remo.