‘Incredible’ Jude Bellingham deserves to fight for the Ballon d’Or this year, according to former Real Madrid and Brazil star Kaka. The 2007 winner – the last man to win it before a decade of Messi and Ronaldo dominance – praised the 20-year-old Englishman, who is preparing for Saturday’s Champions League Final against Dortmund at Wembley. How and where to …

Liverpool now look increasingly set to miss out on Assan Ouedraogo judging by the latest round of insider info. Christian Falk, in his latest exclusive Fact Files column with CaughtOffside, has confirmed that the teenager can move to another Bundesliga side for as little as €7.5m [£6.38m/$8.11m]. “Schalke’s top talent Assan Ouédraogo must trigger his exit clause by June 15 at …

Speaking in an interview with El Chiringuito (h/t SPORT), Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has given his opinion on Barcelona sacking Xavi Hernandez as manager. Barcelona relieved Xavi of his managerial duties this week with the Spanish tactician taking charge of his last game against Sevilla on Sunday. The Catalans have also named a replacement already with Hansi Flick replacing …

May 30 – AS Monaco have extended their partnership with Bang & Olufsen as part of a deal that will see the Danish audio brand retain its status as the club’s upper back of shirt sponsor until 2026. Also included in the deal, Bang & Olufsen will continue to benefit from ‘significant visibility’ at the Stade Louis-II, on the club’s …

Federico Gatti missed out on Italy’s 30-man preliminary squad for Euro 2024, but he could still get a chance to play for his nation in the competition. The defender has been ever-present in the current Juventus team, but Luciano Spalletti did not consider him good enough to be named in the initial squad. Gatti has earned three caps for the …

Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko is being considered by Vincent Kompany as his first signing after joining Bayern Munich. Buy Last Minute Tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final! The 38-year-old former Burnley manager, who was relegated to the Championship with the Clarets this season, was named Thomas Tuchel’s replacement earlier this week. Zinchenko and the former Manchester City defender briefly …

Real Madrid are still pursuing Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies ahead of the summer transfer window and it is being reported that the La Liga champions are willing to offer €40m for the Canadian star. Buy Last Minute Tickets to the UEFA Champions League Final! That is according to Relevo, who reports the Spanish giants have set their limits to spend …

Liverpool and Newcastle are reportedly on high alert after Bryan Mbeumo hinted at potentially being ready to leave Brentford. The 24-year-old Bees wide-man told French publication L’Equipe that he wants to ‘play in the biggest competitions at the best clubs.’ The Cameroon international – who has scored twice in 11 appearances for the Indomitable Lions – is contracted to Brentford …

Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo is reportedly ready to leave his club in pursuit of a big move with both Newcastle and Liverpool interested, according to L’Equipe. Newcastle are in the market for a new first-team right-winger and have already looked at the likes of Michael Olise, though Crystal Palace’s asking price may be too much. However, Mbeumo looks to be …

May 30 – Vincent Kompany is the unlikely new head coach of Bayern Munich on a three-year deal following a lengthy search that saw the German giants rejected by several top candidates. The 38-year-old former Burnley manager and Manchester City captain arrives at Bayern tasked with masterminding a revival after his predecessor, Thomas Tuchel, led them to a third-place finish …