‘I’m Not Going to Celebrate’: Xabi Alonso on Unbeaten Match Record Set by Leverkusen

Xabi Alonso, head coach of Bayer Levekusen, who are on top of the Bundesliga table currently. (Credit: AFP) Leverkusen won for the 18th time in 22 league matches to go eight points clear of second-placed Bayern Munich, making it 32 games without defeat in all competitions this season. Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso refused to … Read more

He is a Standout’: Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp Showers Praise on ‘Absolutely Exceptional’ Xabi Alonso

Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen is still the only undefeated club in Europe (Credit: X) Klopp added that he is not involved in the search for his successor as that is to be decided by the owners of the Merseyside club. Xabi Alonso is an incredible talent from the new generation of managers given his impressive run … Read more

‘It Was A Bit Slapstick’: Thomas Tuchel on Bayern Munich’s Performance vs Lazio in UEFA Champions League Tie

Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel (Credit: X) Their loss last night brings about the 10th loss in 43 matches for manager Thomas Tuchel and also marks the first time the Bavarians have lost the first leg of the UCL round-of-16 fixture in 11 seasons. How the mighty have fallen. Well, at least for the moment. … Read more

Bundesliga: Bayer Leverkusen Sink Bayern Munich 3-0 to go Five Points Clear at Top

Leverkusen’s Josip Stanisic, 2nd right, celebrates with team mates after scoring his side’s opening goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Munich at the BayArena in Leverkusen, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Josip Stanisic, Alex Grimaldo and Jeremie Frimpong found the back of the net … Read more

From Salah to Neymar to Kimmich: The big stars with contracts expiring in 2025

What do Mohamed Salah, Neymar, Kevin De Bruyne, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Lionel Messi have in common? Their contracts are all expiring in 2025. While the summer transfer window looks set to be headlined by Kylian Mbappe and the saga of his potential switch from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid, the world’s biggest clubs will be … Read more

Thomas Muller Becomes First Bayern Munich Player To Reach Milestone 500th Win

Thomas Muller for Bayern Munich (Credit: X) Muller was presented with a special shirt after winning his 500th match with the German champions, but told reporters: “I’m not such a fan of these commemorations.” In this era of big-name transfers and players seeking big-money moves, opting to trade their careers for a payout, the idea … Read more

Bundesliga: Harry Kane Strikes as Bayern Munich Beat Borussia Moenchengladbach, Bayer Leverkusen Down Darmstadt to Stay Top

Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, foreground, battles for the ball against Moenchengladbach’s Rocco Reitz during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Moenchengladbach, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. (Angelika Warmuth/dpa via AP) Aleksandar Pavlovic, Matthija de Ligt and Kane netted for the Bavarian side in their 3-1 … Read more

Bundesliga: Spectator Takes Over a Fourth Official After Assistant Referee Sustains Hit

Assistant referee Thorben Siewer lies injured on the ground during the Bundesliga soccer match between VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Koln at Volkswagen Arena, Wolfsburg, Germany, Saturday Jan. 27, 2024. (Swen Pfortner/dpa via AP) Max Finkgrafe hit a powerful clearance straight into the face of assistant referee Thorben Siewer during Cologne’s game against Wolfsburg. Siewer … Read more

Could Xabi Alonso Possibly Take Over Jurgen Klopp As The Next Liverpool Manager?

Xabi Alonso, head coach of Bayer Levekusen, who are on top of the Bundesliga table currently. (Credit: AFP) When asked about the possibility of taking over the reigns at Anfield in a press conference today, Alonso remained coy and reinstated his commitment to Leverkusen. The news of Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp stepping down at the … Read more

Free agents in 2024 – the players who can now sign pre-contract transfer agreements

This season’s winter transfer window is now open, meaning clubs can officially start the scramble to add reinforcements or offload players deemed surplus to requirements. Premier League sides can do business until 11pm GMT on Thursday, February 1 — and, following discussions with the major leagues around Europe, that will also be deadline day in … Read more