The final is once again an all-Brazilian affair. The Palmeiras players celebrate reaching the final The final is once again an all-Brazilian affair. South America’s football champion will come from Brazil for the seventh consecutive time. On November 29, in Lima, Peru’s capital, CR Flamengo from Rio de Janeiro and SE Palmeiras from Sao Paulo, […]
Jonathan Asp Jensen almost became the great hero for Grasshoppers Zurich. However, his brilliant performance was undone late in the game. Jonathan Asp Jensen delivered another strong performance for Grasshopper Club Zurich but could not lead his team to victory against Young Boys Bern. The loan player from FC Bayern recorded two assists and one
In the Austrian Bundesliga, a controversial rule is being abolished. This is also attracting international attention, which, however, is based on a misunderstanding. “Bundesliga abolishes points sharing” – this headline in Austrian media caused a stir in mid-October. But the commotion was supposedly based on a misunderstanding. Because: The Austrian top football division is not
Harvey Elliott rarely gets playing time after his transfer to Aston Villa. The former wonderkid of Liverpool FC is facing criticism. There are always players who show so much talent at a young age that they get playing time even at the world’s biggest clubs. One of these wonderkids was Harvey Elliott, who debuted for
Former Italian national coach Luciano Spalletti takes over Juventus Turin. Spalletti (66) succeeds Igor Tudor, who was dismissed on Monday, and receives a contract with the record champion until the end of the season. “We are very pleased to welcome such a competent and experienced personality to the Juventus family,” the club announced on Thursday
Former Bayern defender – today the most powerful executive at a French top club. Medhi Benatia has developed into an absolute leadership figure at Olympique Marseille. At FC Bayern, he was mostly part of the second squad – Medhi Benatia never really managed to establish himself as a regular starter during his time with the
Drugs, sex, mafia, fraud: The late Diego Maradona did much to destroy his legend. But his myth shines even brighter because of it. He would have turned 65 today. Born in bitter poverty in a slum on the outskirts of a metropolis of millions. Blessed with a talent that elevated him to become an idol
Nick Woltemade scores another goal for Newcastle. The press celebrates him. The successful run of Nick Woltemade continues unabated. On Wednesday, Newcastle won 2-0 against Tottenham in the League Cup – and the German striker once again played a central role. The 23-year-old rose entered the air in the 50th minute and secured the final
At Real Madrid, the results under coach Xabi Alonso are positive. However, internally, the pressure on the Spaniard is immense. Some players are said to be frustrated and dissatisfied. It was the first edition of the most prestigious match in Spanish football under the leadership of Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. With a 2-1 victory,
Liverpool crash out of the League Cup. The press is already anticipating consequences. It is slowly becoming very uncomfortable for Arne Slot at FC Liverpool. The Reds are miles away from their top form and have now suffered their fifth consecutive defeat in domestic English games. In the League Cup round of 16, the struggling