League Cup Resumen

Barcelona have formalised their interest in Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi by submitting an official bid for the Germany international. The 24-year-old has reportedly informed the Bundesliga side of his desire to leave after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension at Signal Iduna Park.

Patrice Evra has explained to GOAL why Michael Olise’s “nonchalance” is a good thing, with the enigmatic France international winger being told what the “hardest” part of being a superstar is about to become. The Bayern Munich forward has been in dazzling form for club and country, with World Cup glory currently being chased down on North American soil.

Real Madrid icon Ivan Zamorano has urged the Spanish giants to secure the signing of Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise to complete a devastating attacking trio at the Santiago Bernabeu. The legendary former striker believes the French international is the perfect profile to take Los Blancos to the next level following a disappointing period without major silverware.

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 again in 2026.