The young stars of European football have finally graduated from the status of “wunderkinds” to the rank of key figures in the global game; it is their faces that now greet us when we launch the latest installment of EA Sports’ football simulator. Two Midfield Architects on the Cover The devel...
The London giants of women's football are preparing a true breakthrough in the transfer market. Arsenal is close to signing Liverpool's 20-year-old Canadian forward Olivia Smith—and at the same time rewriting the sport's financial history. The upcoming deal is valued at an incredible £1 million, a f...
Without unnecessary pomp, yet with a confident sparkle in his eyes, Paris Saint-Germain head coach Luis Enrique welcomed us right after the 4–0 thrashing of Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final. The conversation quickly shifted to the evening’s main star—Ousmane Dembele—whom the Spaniar...
Thursday on the Wimbledon courts in 2025 will be remembered not only for the matches but also for the gentle smile of 38-year-old Fabio Fognini as he told reporters he was leaving big-time tennis. The day before, he had dragged two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz into a five-set duel, once again provin...
In just a few weeks, Real Madrid’s new head coach has transformed the 19-year-old Turk from a right-flank joker into a genuine conductor of the entire game. Now almost every Los Blancos attack passes through Arda Güler’s boots, while opponents increasingly look bewildered as they try to keep up with...
How five million put a blockbuster move on hold, why Galatasaray plans to spread the payment over five years, and what it means for giving Bukayo Saka a breather. Lisbon Deadlock: Arsenal and Djokeres Stuck Over Small Details The scoreboard in the talks reads 70 + 10 versus 65 + 15. Th...
A Bold Choice of Opponent The Uzbekistan Football Association has reached an agreement to stage a warm-up fixture against the Uruguay national team. The match is scheduled for one of FIFA’s October international windows and will mark an important milestone in the build-up to the “White Wolves’”...
Key Changes to the Regulations From next season the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is radically revising the way home and away fixtures are allocated in knockout ties. The draw that previously determined the order of matches is being consigned to history for the Champions League,...
According to Spanish media reports, Barcelona wunderkind Lamine Yamal has purchased a new diamond-studded pendant worth about 400 000 €. The piece was custom-made especially for the young forward: in the center of the iridescent medallion, the large initials “LY” are engraved — highlighting his pers...
NBA star Karl-Anthony Towns recently treated his partner, model and entrepreneur Jordyn Woods, to a truly fairy-tale holiday in the French capital. The 29-year-old big man — a versatile player capable of lining up at both center and power forward — whisked his 27-year-old girlfriend away to Paris, w...
