Kompany, still just 38, lacks the experience of previous Bayern coaches and was a surprise choice with his Burnley side relegated from the Premier League this season.
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Joan Laporta gambles on Hansi Flick to restore Barcelona’s luster
Since the president was re-elected for his second spell in charge in March 2021, Barcelona has been without a coherent plan, running purely on vibes. It can only get you so far.
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On Monday, Juventus (without Massimiliano Allegri) plays at Bologna in Serie A.
Crime deterring return of South American players
A wave of crimes against South American players has underscored the risks faced by players loath to return home from overseas clubs.
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On Tuesday, there are seven games in the U.S. Open Cup fourth round. A ticket to Wembley is on the line when Paris St. Germain hosts Borussia Dortmund in the 2024 UEFA Champions League semifinals.
Luis Enrique wants to ‘mark history’ with Paris Saint-Germain treble
PSG can take the first step by wrapping up the Ligue 1 title on Wednesday with a win if second-place Monaco fails to beat Lille.
‘We’re not done yet:’ Bayer Leverkusen clinches first Bundesliga title
Leverkusen’s 5-0 win over Werder Bremen at home on Sunday sealed a first Bundesliga title in its 120-year history.
Germany to change controversial jersey number
The No. 4 worn by national team players was said to bear a resemblance to the insignia of the Nazis’ elite SS corps.
Xabi Alonso says he’s staying at Leverkusen
Xabi Alonso was seen by many as Liverpool’s top target to replace Jurgen Klopp as its manager.
Mykhailo Mudryk sends war-torn Ukraine to Euro 2024
Ukraine’s comeback win over Iceland was hailed by the nation’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky.
