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Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz will likely be one of the marquee transfer targets next summer. After all, the attacking midfielder is generally regarded as one of the top players in his position in all of Europe. This is even though the Germany international only just turned 21 back in May. Wirtz was an essential piece to Leverkusen’s shock triumph …

Besides the 28-6 loss in Week 1, the Giants have played in a one-score game. However, New York only has one win in three hard-fought contests. In Week 2, the Giants lost 21-18 to the Commanders in a game they could have won. The Giants bounced back in Week 3 with a 21-15 win vs. the Browns.  New York lost …

Christopher Nkunku celebrated his recall to the France squad with a goal as Chelsea’s much-changed team crushed Gent 4-2 in the Conference League tonight. Nkunku was named in Les Bleus’ squad for the games with Israel and Belgium earlier in the day after proving his fitness following an injury-ravaged first season at Stamford Bridge. And he again showed his eye …

October 3 – Senegal coach Aliou Cissé, who led his country to an Africa Cup of Nations title and the past two World Cup tournaments, has lost his job seemingly after government intervention. Local reports say the Senegalese FA cited a government request not to renew his contract. Cissé was nearing 10 years in charge of the Teranga Lions that included …

Former Juventus midfielder Claudio Marchisio has expressed his delight with the new spirit at the club following their remarkable win against RB Leipzig in the Champions League. Juventus put in a performance that will have their fans beaming with pride for weeks. While their earlier home victory against PSV was promising, it did not fully convince critics that Juve could …

Inter Miami collected their first Supporters’ Shield trophy in the club’s history Wednesday night as the top team in MLS. The Herons grabbed the title by beating the Columbus Crew by a score of 3-2 on the night. Miami’s triumph was, of course, led by superstar tandem Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. Both South Americans scored against the Ohioans to …

The Houston Texans were a surprise team in 2023 and the team is trying to build off that success in 2024. Through four games, the Texans are 3-1 this season. Houston’s wins are against the Colts, Bears, and Jaguars in 2024. Their only loss this season was 34-7 on the road in Week 3 vs. the Minnesota Vikings. On Sunday …

Erik ten Hag urged his critics to evaluate Manchester United at the end of the season and pointed to their last-gasp draw at Porto tonight as evidence his players have a “strong spirit”. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund put United in the driving seat at the Estadio do Dragao but familiar defensive frailties were again in evidence as …

Liverpool won five of the six matches played in all competitions in September, and nobody who saw them play in those matches will have been surprised by the name of the player chosen by the fans as the Player of the Month at the club – Ryan Gravenberch. But many would’ve been shocked and outraged had told them this would …

Over the years, Barcelona have carved out a name for themselves as one of the best teams in playing through opposition defences with intricate passing systems and players who can break lines with their vision. Set-pieces, however, have never historically been an overwhelming strength for the Catalans. Lionel Messi was indeed a wizard with free-kicks but the club has seldom …