Bundesliga: Boniface bags brace as Bayer Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim away
Victor Boniface was the hero as Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen recorded a 4-1 away win against Hoffenheim.
New signing Martin Terrier opened scoring for the visitors in the 17th minute following an assist from Boniface.
Boniface doubled the advantage on the half hour mark after he was set up by Granit Xhaka.
Both the first-choice and backup goalkeepers of Boavista tore their ACLs simultaneously during training!
The Portuguese team is now left with only a 17-year-old goalkeeper with no playing experience, and even if the transfer window were open, they wouldn’t be able to sign anyone due to a transfer ban for financial violations.
However, the club managed to find a solution. They urgently brought back a 32-year-old goalkeeper, whose contract was not extended in the summer. He had remained a free agent.
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Over 1 billion accounts have subscribed to the social media of Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo.
The player announced this on Instagram.
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London's Arsenal is interested in Italian left-back Federico Dimarco from Inter Milan, reports InterLive.
According to the source, the Gunners are ready to offer 30 million euros for the 26-year-old player and Ukrainian full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko as part of the deal.
EPL: Saka not consistent, Doku is better – Robert Pires
Former France international, Robert Pires, has claimed Manchester City winger, Jeremy Doku is a better player than Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka.
Pires, speaking with Wettbasis, called on Saka to step up in the big matches.
Saka has been a crucial member of Mikel Arteta’s squad, as they fought City for the Premier League title in two consecutive seasons.
Mauricio Pochettino Named Head Coach of U.S. Men's National Team
Former Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea; Manager Brings Wealth of Experience to U.S. Soccer
Pochettino, 52, a seasoned and highly respected manager, has had successful stints with several top European clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea. Known for building teams with dynamic styles of play, he will now take the helm of the USMNT, bringing his extensive experience and tactical acumen to lead the team into the FIFA World Cup 2026 on home soil.
Mario Balotelli was dropped by the Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters at the last minute due to his poor form.
The Italian striker has no other offers at the moment and is currently without a club.
Martin Ødegaard suffered a terrible injury in yesterday's match against the Austrian national team.
Today, the player was seen on crutches. The recovery timeline is currently unknown.
Football World Cup champion Toni Kroos outplayed Basketball World Cup champion Dennis Schröder in a basketball challenge.
The legendary footballer made more three-pointers than the famous basketball player.
Statistics experts compared the performance of Lamine Yamal from Spain and Vinícius Júnior from Brazil in their national team appearances.
The performances of the Barcelona player are impressive.
Lautaro Martínez's season deserves more attention and recognition, especially when compared to the two main favorites for the Ballon d'Or. The Argentine striker has shown incredible form at both club and international levels, yet his achievements often remain overshadowed by more hyped-up stars.
Lautaro was a key figure at Inter, displaying consistency in finishing, a high level of technical skill, and leadership on the field. He regularly scored important goals in decisive matches and helped his team compete for trophies on all fronts. Furthermore, on the international stage with Argentina, Lautaro was also an indispensable player, contributing to the team's success in major tournaments.
However, despite these remarkable accomplishments, media and expert attention has mostly focused on other candidates for the Ballon d'Or.
Lautaro not only scored goals but was also an essential part of the team's overall play, working defensively and creating chances for his teammates. When comparing his statistics, dedication, and importance to the team with other top players, Martínez deserves no less recognition.
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Zinedine Zidane, the legendary French coach and former player, has shown interest in becoming the head coach of Manchester United. After a highly successful stint at Real Madrid, where he won several Champions League titles and many other trophies, Zidane is looking for new challenges in his coaching career.
Manchester United is searching for a strong and experienced manager who can bring the club back to the top of European football after several unstable seasons. Zidane's reputation and his ability to manage top players could be key to future success.
Zidane's interest in the Manchester United position could signal significant changes in the club's strategy, as he is known for his tactical vision and ability to motivate teams for big victories. If this appointment goes through, Zidane could play a crucial role in restoring Manchester United’s former glory on the international stage.
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Kevin De Bruyne criticizes UEFA and FIFA for the schedule:
"I think the problem will arise when we finish the Club World Cup. We know there will only be three weeks between the Club World Cup final and the first day of the Premier League.
You have three weeks to take a vacation and prepare for another 80 games. They don’t care. Money rules everything."
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EPL: Cucurella reveals one thing Chelsea need to succeed under Maresca
Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella has revealed that the club needs ‘stability’ in other to succeed under manager Enzo Maresca.
Maresca became Chelsea’s seventh permanent manager in the last eight years in July this year.
The Italian took over from Mauricio Pochettino, who only spent one season at Stamford Bridge.
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Arteta invites three young Nigerian players to Arsenal’s first-team training
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta promoted three youngsters of Nigerian descent to first-team training on Wednesday.
According to Arsenal youth team insider Jeorge Bird, a group of academy players were invited to train with the first team.
Among the invited teenagers are Ife Ibrahim, Cam’ron Ismail and Andre Harriman-Annous.
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Ronaldo stated that he doesn't plan on becoming a coach.
"It will be difficult for me to become a coach – I lack enthusiasm for the current generation. They don't learn from our experience, they think they know everything."
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Roma legend Francesco Totti openly commented on the Wolves' poor start to the new season.
He also touched on the transfer of Artem Dovbyk.
"I still don't understand this Roma. It's chaotic—some players arrived earlier, others later, and they signed four players on the last day. They spent a lot of money. I would have spent €70 million differently. Not on two players, but on four or five. Dovbyk? A striker was needed, and finding a striker for less than €30 million is difficult nowadays."
The minimum amount for which Real Madrid is ready to sell Vinícius has been revealed.
Real Madrid feels that it might be difficult for Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior and French forward Kylian Mbappé to find chemistry on the field.
According to a source, the club is prepared to part ways with Vinícius if the situation doesn't improve. The minimum amount for which they are willing to let go of the 24-year-old player is €150 million.
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EPL: Erik ten Hag told to name Kobbie Mainoo new Man United captain
Former Arsenal midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, has asked Erik ten Hag to name Kobbie Mainoo as the new captain of Manchester United.
Petit said that the young England international is the future of Manchester United.
The France international told Top Offshore Sportsbooks that Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho can be the leaders at Old Trafford.
Belgium national team midfielder Kevin De Bruyne shared his thoughts after the second-round match of the Nations League against France (a 0-2 loss):
"I can't say exactly what went wrong. I already talked about it with the team during the break, and I can't repeat it in the media, but we must improve in all aspects. If the standard we want to reach is to be the best, and we're not good enough to achieve that level, then we need to give our all. If we don't do at least that, it's all over.Читать полностью…
I can accept that we're not as strong as in 2018. I was the first to notice this, but there are other things that are unacceptable. I won’t say which. We have too many players in the defensive line. If we stay with six players in defense, we lose the connection. But it is what it is. It’s not about transitioning from defense to attack, but about people not fulfilling their duties."
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Mikel Reveals Why Chelsea Missed Out on Osimhen Deal
Former Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi revealed that the club was close to signing Victor Osimhen before the deal fell through in the final hours of the summer transfer window. Despite reports, Mikel dismissed wage demands as the reason for the failed transfer, explaining that paperwork, medicals, and timing were the main issues.
Both sides had reached a compromise, and Osimhen was “disappointed” when the move collapsed. Mikel remains optimistic about a future transfer, stating that both Chelsea and Osimhen are still interested in a potential deal. Osimhen has since joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan.
Lamine Yamal has more assists for his club and national team in 2024 than Kevin De Bruyne.
At just 16 years old, Lamine Yamal has become a standout player, delivering an impressive number of assists for both Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
His creativity and vision on the field have surpassed even that of Kevin De Bruyne, one of the world's top playmakers, in terms of assist contributions this year. Yamal’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable, signaling a bright future for the young talent.
Neymar's recovery from injury is taking longer than expected.
The Brazilian will be able to return to play only in two months. His return to the field is expected in November of this year.
"Chelsea" are ready to sell Mykhailo Mudryk.
The Londoners have evaluated Mykhailo's performance and prospects in the team and concluded that they currently do not exist.
Therefore, Chelsea are ready to part ways with the player if a favorable offer is made.
A match was held in honor of two club legends, Łukasz Piszczek and Jakub Błaszczykowski, who together played over 600 games for the "Bees."
The coach at yesterday's event was Jürgen Klopp, who returned to Signal Iduna Park and, just like in the good old days, energized the entire stadium.
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Wayne Rooney returned to Old Trafford in a charity match and scored a brilliant free-kick goal.
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Transfer: Ronaldo tells Al Nassr to sign Man City midfielder
Al Nassr striker, Cristiano Ronaldo, has asked the club to sign Manchester City midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, in January.
According to CBS Sports, Al-Nassr are ready to offer to pay over $1million a week.
This would be approximately six times what Kovacic currently earns with the Premier League champions.
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He’s best in world football – Larsson compares Ronaldo to Messi
Bundesliga midfielder, Hugo Larsson has explained why Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player ever.
He gave his reasons to pick the Portuguese over Lionel Messi despite believing the Argentine star is the better player.
The 2024 Ballon d’Or nomination is the first time in 13 years neither of Messi and Ronaldo made the list.
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Cristiano Ronaldo – the first footballer to score 900 goals
The Portuguese forward made history during the match against the Croatian national team.
This goal became a historic milestone for Ronaldo, as he scored the 900th goal of his professional career, having played 1,236 matches. Cristiano became the first footballer in history to reach the mark of 900 goals. Lionel Messi has scored 838 goals throughout his career, while the legendary Pelé scored 762.
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