On January 9 of last year, the always-reliable David Ornstein reported that Liverpool were closely monitoring Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's situation at Napoli and might make a mid-season move for the winger were he to become available before the close of the winter transfer window. Nobody was in the least bit surprised by the news, given the Premier League club's longstanding interest in Georgian.
Vincent Kompany hailed the character of Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior after his Bayern Munich side secured a vital 2-1 Champions League victory at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Belgian manager insisted that protecting unique talents like the Brazilian forward remains more important than any result, especially following recent alleged racial abuse aimed at the Madrid star.
Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was left reeling after witnessing his side suffer a humiliating 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Southampton. The result marks a significant blow to the Premier League promotion aspirations of co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac as the Red Dragons slipped down the Championship table.
In the Champions League match against Real Madrid, Manuel Neuer proved to be the match-winner for FC Bayern Munich with a series of brilliant saves. Afterwards, the 40-year-old skilfully deflected questions about a return to the German national team.
As part of this busy week of fixtures, VfB Stuttgart II will face SSV Ulm in the 3. Liga on Wednesday. Find out everything you need to know about the TV broadcast and live stream on SPOX.
Kaua Prates is set to join BVB in the summer – but he hasn’t featured at all for his current club since the transfer was announced. News and rumours about Borussia Dortmund.
Bayern Munich won the first leg at Real Madrid – but a penalty just before the final whistle could have made the scoreline even higher. News and rumours about FCB.
Bayern Munich star Harry Kane insists his side feel increasingly lethal in front of goal after securing a crucial first-leg victory in the Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid. The striker scored the decisive second goal in a 2-1 triumph over Real Madrid, demonstrating growing squad chemistry as they pursue European glory during this campaign's late stages.
Kai Havertz has labelled David Raya as the best goalkeeper in the world after the Spaniard's heroics kept Arsenal alive in their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Sporting CP. Despite Havertz netting a dramatic late winner in Lisbon, the forward insisted that his teammate remains one of the most underrated players in the game.
