The Bundesliga made its return this past weekend with a thrilling Rhineland derby between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Monchengladbach. Leverkusen, the reigning champions, showed their dominance from the get-go, controlling the game and their opponents. Granit Xhaka opened the scoring for Leverkusen with a stunning strike from outside the box, setting the tone for the
Robert Lewandowski’s performance in Barcelona’s 2-1 win against Athletic Club left head coach Hansi Flick singing his praises. The striker, who recently turned 36, scored the winning goal in the match, adding to his impressive tally of three goals in just two LaLiga games. Flick, who has worked closely with Lewandowski at Bayern Munich, commended
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker recently revealed that he turned down the opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League this summer despite the lucrative offers. Despite his former teammates leaving for richer contracts, Alisson remains committed to Liverpool and is still “really happy” at the Premier League club. He expressed that he wants to honor his
Inter Miami secured a spot in the 2024 Major League Soccer playoffs with a convincing 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The victory was made possible by two goals from Luis Suárez, despite facing adversity with a red card to Tomás “Toto” Avilés late in the first half. Notably, Miami played without
As Marco Reus made his much-anticipated debut for the LA Galaxy, the expectations were high. The former Germany international did not disappoint, showcasing his prowess on the field and making an immediate impact. His presence injected new energy into the team, as evidenced by the sold-out crowd at Dignity Health Sports Park. Reus wasted no
In Chelsea’s 6-2 victory over Wolves, forward Noni Madueke stole the show with a spectacular second-half hat trick. However, it was his teammate Cole Palmer who played a crucial role in his success, providing assists for all three goals. Madueke described their partnership as a mix of “cold and fire” that blended well on the
Manchester United and Napoli have reportedly come to an agreement for the transfer of midfielder Scott McTominay. According to sources, Napoli have agreed to pay around £25 million for the 27-year-old player, and McTominay has been given the green light to discuss personal terms with the Italian club. Despite interest from other Premier League clubs
Real Madrid’s highly-anticipated summer signing, Kylian Mbappé, made his home debut at the Santiago Bernabeu amid much fanfare. However, it was another newcomer, Endrick, who stole the show with a goal to extend Madrid’s lead over Real Valladolid to 3-0. Mbappé failed to find the back of the net during his 86 minutes on the
Bayern Munich, under the leadership of new head coach Vincent Kompany, showcased a winning mentality in their Bundesliga opener against VfL Wolfsburg. Despite falling behind at the start of the second half, the team’s resilience and determination led them to a 3-2 victory, with Serge Gnabry scoring the late winner. Initial Dominance and Defensive Lapses
Ademola Lookman’s desire to join Paris Saint-Germain seems to be facing obstacles as Atalanta’s valuation is proving to be a stumbling block. The 26-year-old forward had an exceptional season in Italy, attracting interest from various clubs across Europe. However, despite his eagerness to leave Atalanta, no deal has been finalized yet. PSG’s current attacking options,
Despite the constant transfer speculation surrounding Chelsea, midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall insists that the players are in a “bubble” and remain focused on their training and upcoming matches. He emphasized the importance of not letting external factors affect their performance on the field. Manager Enzo Maresca has made it clear that certain players, including England internationals
Newcastle United’s pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi seems to be gaining momentum, as reports suggest that a deal could be on the horizon. Despite having faced several rejections from Palace earlier in the transfer window, Newcastle’s persistence seems to be paying off. The reported fee of £65 million, plus add-ons, indicates the club’s
Argentinian soccer star Paulo Dybala made a bold statement on Thursday when he declared his decision to remain with AS Roma, putting an end to weeks of speculation surrounding his potential move to Saudi Pro League club Al Qadsiah. Despite receiving a lucrative offer of €75 million over three years, Dybala expressed his gratitude to
Arne Slot, the newly appointed manager of Liverpool, seems confident heading into his team’s first competitive match at Anfield. Despite the immense pressure of filling the shoes of the much-loved Jürgen Klopp, Slot claims to not be nervous at all. While confidence is essential for a manager, a certain level of nervousness can also indicate