If there was ever any doubt about how valuable the Red Bull group could be to football, there can be little doubt today. The major Red Bull clubs in Europe – Salzburg and Leipzig – have grown to be regular competitors at the end of the European football calendar. Salzburg have been to the semi-finals [...]
Arriving in England as one of the hot property strikers in Europe, Timo Werner was seen as one who got away from Liverpool. Signing for Chelsea alongside compatriot Kai Havertz, Werner was seen as the main face of a new and improved Chelsea side built on a young, continental model. However, things quickly went south [...]
Borussia Dortmund are, without doubt, one of the most respected clubs in the world when it comes to their fanbase. Known for being committed and loyal to the team, BVB fans around the world also stand for internationalism, solidarity with the oppressed, and togetherness among all. It has always struck as odd, then, that BVB [...]
For years now, the spectre of a European Super League arriving to bring an NBA-style tournament to football has lingered. The rise and success of the European basketball EuroLeague has only increased the desire of the biggest football clubs in Europe to change. As opposed to the current UEFA Champions League format, it is believed [...]
When Niklas Sule signed for FC Bayern, it was seen as another dominant move by the top club in Germany. Signing up an outstanding young talent with time on his side and no shortage of talent? It was a no-brainer. However, despite being an impressive part of the Bayern team for several years now, it [...]
If you have not heard the name Joshua Zirkzee in the past, expect that to change pretty quickly. The Dutch striker was a semi-regular for FC Bayern Munich last year, but has dropped off the first-team picture this year. The fitness and continued health of Robert Lewandowski has limited chances, as has the Polish strikers [...]
As one of the most creative players of his generation, the career of Mesut Özil has been an odd thing to watch. The German burst onto the scene prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, playing a role in a young Germany team that blew away many of their opponents. It was only a late [...]
In the summer of 2020, many free agents came on the market to one of the most confusing transfer markets in history. Teams who would usually splurge cash on fees were looking to keep their spending down, minimising the risk of spending money on players who might not be able to play next season. However, [...]
When Hertha Berlin became the highest-spending team in Europe in the January of 2020, eyebrows were raised. The capital club started to throw around money like it was going out of fashion (ironically true given the COVID-19 crisis), but precious few of their signings really hit it off. Chief among them was Krysztof Piatek. The [...]
Lionel Messi's exit Barcelona has to be free as he suggested to the club – however, the news could prompt a €700m expense legal dispute or a president's renunciation. He has disclosed to Barcelona managers that he needs to leave the club this late spring – and wishes to trigger a proviso in his agreement that will [...]
