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,
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Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández has highlighted the upcoming match against Napoli as the most vital game of the season thus far. With their eyes set on reaching the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2020, Xavi is acutely aware of the significance of this fixture. The last time Barcelona progressed past the group
Inter Miami coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino recently made headlines by choosing to rest star player Lionel Messi in a critical match against Montreal. Despite Messi’s stellar performance in previous games, Martino defended his decision as a strategic move to ensure the long-term health and success of the team. Martino emphasized the importance of managing player
Inter Miami suffered their first loss of the season against CF Montreal, with a score of 3-2. Lionel Messi was given the day off during this game, breaking his streak of playing every minute for Miami in their previous MLS matches and Concacaf Champions League draw. Despite the absence of Messi, teammates Luis Suarez and
Lecce coach Roberto D’Aversa, in a surprising turn of events, was caught on camera appearing to head-butt Hellas Verona striker Thomas Henry during a heated confrontation. After the incident, D’Aversa attempted to explain his actions by stating that he did not want his players to face any potential bans before their upcoming match against Salernitana.
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah recently spoke out regarding manager Jurgen Klopp’s impending departure from Anfield. Salah made it clear in an interview with Sky Sports that Klopp’s exit will not affect his future at the club. This statement demonstrates Salah’s commitment to Liverpool, despite the managerial changes that are set to take place. Stability Amidst
Kylian Mbappé, the star forward for Paris Saint-Germain, has recently found himself on the bench for the Ligue 1 match against Stade de Reims. This decision to bench Mbappé has become a common occurrence as he navigates his impending exit from PSG and a potential move to Real Madrid. Despite being a key player for
Lionel Messi, the 36-year-old Argentina star, has been a key player for Inter Miami this season, playing every minute of the team’s MLS matches and even in the Concacaf Champions League draw at Nashville SC. However, assistant coach Javier Morales hinted that Messi could be given a rest in the upcoming match against CF Montreal.
Carlo Ancelotti, the manager of Real Madrid, came out in defense of Vinícius Júnior, stating that the forward has been treated worse on the pitch than any player he has coached in his career. Ancelotti passionately defended Vinícius after the Brazil forward received criticism from fans and faced harsh treatment during recent matches. In a
As Jurgen Klopp prepares to face Pep Guardiola for the final time in a Premier League game as the Liverpool boss, he has expressed his admiration for the Spanish coach. Klopp, who announced his decision to step down as manager at the end of the season, acknowledges Guardiola as the “outstanding manager” of his lifetime.