In the world of professional football, the narrative increasingly revolves around player fatigue and overexertion. The CIES Football Observatory’s recent report sheds light on this pressing issue by revealing the players who have logged the most minutes on the pitch throughout the calendar year. Leading the charge is Barcelona’s Jules Koundé, who accumulated a staggering
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Bayer Leverkusen continues to showcase their ability to secure victories with late goals, proving to be a formidable force in the Bundesliga. The defending champions recently displayed their resilience in a thrilling 3-2 win against Borussia Monchengladbach, where they needed an 11th-minute injury time goal to seal the deal. This win marked their 12th game-tying
Granit Xhaka, the captain of the Swiss national team, spoke out on Friday about the improved relationship he now has with manager Murat Yakin. This comes after reports of disagreements over strategy during a challenging qualification campaign marked by late-game errors. Despite the struggles, Switzerland is gearing up to face Hungary in their first Group
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro expressed his confidence in the club’s ability to maintain their success even if Xabi Alonso decides to leave in the summer. Leverkusen’s impressive performance under Alonso’s leadership has been evident through their dominance in the Bundesliga this season. Carro emphasized that Leverkusen’s success is not solely dependent on Xabi Alonso,