Bundesliga Briefing: Decisive Diaz and Riera’s unusual managerial methods

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James Rodriguez signing could boost Minnesota amid political turmoil, exec says

Minnesota United chief soccer officer and sporting director Khaled El-Ahmad hopes new signing James Rodriguez can…

Champions League permutations: Who needs what to progress on the final night of the league phase?

The league phase of the 2025-26 Champions League has arrived at its conclusion, and there is…

How Nigeria recruit players – and their near-misses with Eze, Olise and Abraham

Every time Eberechi Eze represents England, a photo of him from nine years ago resurfaces on…

Kane chases record, Musiala returns and Bellingham’s chance. Welcome back, Bundesliga

On Friday night, the Bundesliga returns from its Winterpause. Eintracht Frankfurt face Borussia Dortmund that evening,…

Arsenal, Bayern, PSG and Visit Rwanda sponsorship: ‘We would rather wear anything on our sleeves’

Minutes before touching down at Kigali International Airport, a video plays on a RwandAir flight from…

Champions League 2025-26 Projections: Who will lift the trophy in Budapest on May 30?

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Mohamed Salah: What we’re hearing about his future – and what would be best for his brand?

Mohamed Salah is facing an uncertain future. The Liverpool forward threw his Anfield career into doubt…

Joshua Kimmich says Arsenal are not best team Bayern Munich have faced this year: ‘They rely on set pieces’

Joshua Kimmich says that Arsenal are not the best side Bayern Munich have faced this year,…

Liverpool are missing Luis Diaz – and in more ways than one

This may be turning into a season to forget for Liverpool, but at least one of…