The Bundesliga is more than just a football league — it’s a movement, a culture, and increasingly, a bridge between Europe and Africa. This was the key message at a special media day organized by Bundesliga International, where journalists were treated to exclusive insights into the league’s operations and growing African influence. The day kicked

Carlo Ancelotti and his faltering Real Madrid side are under the microscope ahead of their visit to Alaves on Sunday, fighting to break out of a slump and stay in the La Liga title race. Los Blancos are four points behind leaders Barcelona, who visit Leganes on Saturday, and need to bounce back from their

Most people expected Bologna to suffer in Serie A this season, after their fantastic campaign which saw them qualify for the Champions League last season. However, despite their manager Thiago Motta leaving along with a number of key players, they sit 4th at the time of writing. This has been made possible thanks to Vincenzo

Milan’s disappointing Serie A campaign has left them with a lot of work to do in the summer transfer window. A primary concern remains regarding the appointment of a sporting director after talks with Fabio Paratici failed last month. Still, the club are looking at targets to pursue already, with Geoffrey Moncada leading the charge.

Germany demolished Scotland again to the tune of 6-1 in a quickfire Women’s Nations League rematch on Tuesday. Having defeated Scotland 4-0 just days before, the Germany Frauen kept firing on all cylinders to stay level on points (but ahead on goal differential) with the Netherlands in League A Group 1. But this time, it

Juventus and USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie is named in an Italian investigation involving gambling on illegal sites. According to a report by Italian outlet Corriere della Sera, 12 Serie A players, including McKennie, are under investigation for using illegal sites to place bets on poker and other sports outside of soccer. The alleged events took

A member of the goalkeeper ranks at La Liga giants Barcelona was recently confirmed to have been suffering with kidney stones. That’s according to Cadena SER, who point towards Wojciech Szczęsny as the player in question. Shot-stopper Szczęsny is for his part of course currently in the midst of a remarkable run of form with

UDINE, ITALY – APRIL 11: Rafael Leao of AC Milan celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between Udinese and AC Milan at Stadio Friuli on April 11, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) Milan were almost perfect in an eventual 4-0 win away against Udinese in

On this Patron-only episode of the Churros y Tácticas Podcast, Kiyan Sobhani and Diego Lorijn discuss: A shift in cycle for Churros, Real Madrid, and Barca Who is to blame for everything that’s happenning at Real Madrid? Why Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe both need to be scapegoated Diego Lorijn’s interview with Fernando Morientes Will

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen has made a splash this season in the Premier League, and in Spain, following his international debut. Increasingly his stint at Bournemouth looks like being a hiatus from Europe’s top sides, having left Juventus to work under Andoni Iraola. Heavily linked to Real Madrid in recent weeks, Huijsen recently confirmed that

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is once again under investigation for illegal betting activity in Italy, less than a year after being suspended for breaching gambling rules. According to Italian news outlet Corriere Della Sera, Tonali is among 12 players under the spotlight, with prosecutors in Milan leading the investigation. The 24-year-old recently served a

Osasuna believed Barcelona fielded an ineligible player in their defeat by the LaLiga leaders on March 27. Osasuna have had their appeal dismissed over Barcelona fielding defender Inigo Martinez in their LaLiga match last month after he sat out Spain’s game through injury. Osasuna filed the appeal with the Spanish football federation (RFEF), stating Barca

Osasuna’s appeal over Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez’s eligibility to play against them has been dismissed. Martinez did not join up with the Spain squad for the recent international break because of a knee injury. Fifa rules prohibit a player from playing for his club within five days – unless he has the national FA’s permission

Osasuna have had their appeal dismissed over Barcelona fielding defender Inigo Martinez in their LaLiga match last month after he sat out Spain’s game through injury, the club said on Friday. Osasuna filed the appeal with the Spanish football federation (RFEF), stating Barca should not have fielded Martinez over a technicality after he withdrew from