After enjoying a fantastic campaign last year, Heiko Herrlich wouldn’t have expected the pressure to be on so soon. The ex-Borussia Dortmund striker was the toast of the Bundesliga at times last year, with Leverkusen playing some of the most exciting football in their recent history. People even went as far as to tip them [...]
A few eyebrows were raised when, in August 2017, Liverpool agreed a deal to sign Naby Keita from RB Leipzig the following summer. Player transfers are seldom announced so far in advance, particularly when the man in question still has more than a year to run on his existing contract. While such situations are uncommon [...]
Having long lamented their inability to control and put their stamp on matches, Borussia Dortmund have been looking for a new midfield complex. The introduction of Thomas Delaney certainly helps, but it sounds like another midfielder could be arriving in the shape of Axel Witsel. According to reports, the Belgium international is set to leave [...]
As the new head coach of Bayern Munich, one of Niko Kovac’s first port of call will be to persuade Colombia international James Rodriguez to remain with the Bundesliga champions. The 27-year-old is entering his second season with Bayern Munich as part of a two-year loan spell worth €13 million, which can then be made [...]
Twenty years after their last triumph, France lifted their second World Cup following a fascinating encounter against Croatia, who reached the final for the first time in their history. Didier Deschamps guided Les Bleus to a 4-2 victory, becoming the third person to lift the Jules Rimet as a player and manager, with Kylian Mbappe [...]
With headlines dominated by Germany’s calamitous World Cup campaign, RB Leipzig’s appointment of Julian Nagelsmann has perhaps gone under the limelight, taking fans by surprise. Under contract with Hoffenheim until 2021, the 30-year-old activated an exit clause to sign a deal with RB Leipzig until 2023, whom he will join next summer. It’s a move [...]
As one of the many impressive players in FIFA World Cup Quarter Finalists Croatia’ team, Ante Rebic has caught the eye. His ferocious running style and electric pace allied to his tactical fluency and his quality in front of gaol which has become apparent this season has introduced many interested parties. Rebic, who scored that [...]
After bowing out at the group stages for the first time since 1938, Germany’s humiliation at the World Cup now means that change is needed, starting with head coach Joachim Löw. Just one week ago, we were praising the perseverance shown by Germany to overcome Sweden in the 95th minute with a sublime Toni Kroos free-kick, [...]
Just days after Toni Kroos’ 95th minute against Sweden, Germany’s first win at the 2018 World Cup still seems rather surreal. A defeat would have seen them eliminated in the group stages but perseverance saw them through with the possibility of advancing to the knockout stages now a likely outcome. Joachim Löw’s Germany couldn’t have made [...]
Eintracht Frankfurt made a strong case for Champions League football next season with an astounding 3-0 win against local rivals 1. FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday. Goals from Kevin-Prince Boateng, Luka Jovic and Ante Rebic moved the Hessen based club up into fourth, just one point ahead of Bayer Leverkusen. The Eagles have been absent [...]
