Max Eberl’s contract as Bayern Munich’s board member for sport was deservedly. Because he not only does a good job as squad planner, but has also drawn the right conclusions from Uli Hoeneß’s attacks. A comment.
Martin O'Neill took full responsibility after Celtic suffered an extraordinary collapse against LASK to crash out of Champions League qualifying. The Scottish giants squandered a commanding 4-0 aggregate lead before falling to a 5-1 second-leg thrashing after extra time, missing out on the league phase for the second consecutive campaign.
Former player Cafu has publicly praised FIFA and president Gianni Infantino for their efforts in improving player representation across world football. The icon took to Instagram to highlight the governing body's ongoing work to ensure former professionals have a legitimate voice in modern governance.
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.
Celtic captain Callum McGregor has issued a grovelling apology to supporters after his side threw away a four-goal aggregate lead to crash out of the Champions League against LASK. The Hoops suffered a monumental 5-4 extra-time defeat in Austria and will now drop into the Europa League.
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Manchester City to sign forward Omar Marmoush on an initial loan with an obligation to buy for up to £60m. The Egypt international is scheduled to undergo a medical in north London after falling down the pecking order at the Etihad Stadium, having made only eight Premier League starts last season.
Julian Alvarez has reportedly ignored a phone call from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta as he looks to avoid a return to the Premier League. Atletico Madrid are eager to sell the unhappy striker to fund new signings, but Barcelona are waiting patiently for a domestic deal to materialise.
Neymar has been named in the Santos squad for Wednesday's Copa do Brasil quarter-final first leg against fierce rivals Palmeiras. The forward's inclusion comes despite long-standing concerns regarding artificial turf at Nubank Parque, with the 34-year-old previously expressing strong reluctance to risk his fitness on synthetic surfaces.
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.
Bayern Munich have moved to secure the long-term stability of their executive team by handing new contracts to sporting director Max Eberl and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen. The duo, who have been instrumental in the club's recent successes, have both committed their futures to the Allianz Arena until 2029.
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.
Jose Mourinho has made a sensational return to Real Madrid, 13 years after his initial departure, with the aim of ending the club's recent trophy drought. The move has sparked immense surprise in Portugal following an underwhelming stint at Benfica, raising questions about whether the legendary manager has truly changed.
Egyptian starlet Hamza Abdelkarim has officially been added to Barcelona's first-team squad for the 2026-27 La Liga campaign. The 18-year-old forward made an instant impression on Hansi Flick with four pre-season goals, taking the No. 29 shirt just six months after arriving in Catalonia from Cairo powerhouse Al Ahly in January.
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