Bayer Leverkusen must treat their dramatic victory over Wolfsburg as a huge wake-up call , so says Granit Xhaka.
Bundesliga champions Leverkusen pulled off a stunning comeback to win 4-3 on Sunday.
Victor Boniface scored a 93rd-minute winner, with Leverkusen having to come from 3-2 down after Wolfsburg scored twice in the space of nine minutes at the end of the first half.
And Xhaka, who assisted Florian Wirtz s 14th-minute goal to cancel out Wolfsburg s early opener, knows there is plenty of room for improvement.
This is a huge wake-up call for all of us. We can t continue with this performance, Xhaka told DAZN.
We can t defend so naively. That s not good enough and shouldn t happen at this level. A top team doesn t concede two goals in nine m…
With relegation and the title race all still to play for, the weekend s Women s Super League did not disappoint fans in what turned out to be a drama-filled Sunday of football.
This has been a record-breaking season for the women s game in England.
For the first time ever between the Barclays WSL and the Barclays Championship, both leagues have achieved a cumulative attendance of over one million at fixtures this season.
Based on the twists and turns we have experienced over recent weeks, it is easy to see why fans are attending in increasing numbers.
Relegation Battle
Bristol City knew they would have a mammoth task in their race for survival when they welcomed Manchester City who, at the other end of the table, are pushing to win their first tit…
Harry Kane will only leave Tottenham if Daniel Levy is offered a king s ransom for the England captain, according to former Spurs boss Harry Redknapp.
Kane has three years remaining on his contract, but last month revealed he plans to make a decision on his future after Euro 2020.
Manchester City and Manchester United are among the clubs to have been linked with the prolific striker.
Redknapp, who handed Kane his Spurs debut in 2011, expects him to stay put as it would take a massive fee to prise the 27-year-old away from his boyhood club.
29 Spurs forward Harry Kane has had the most shots following a ball carry in the Premier League this season (29). Inventive.
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Real Madrid will be seeking their ninth consecutive victory in La Liga when they resume their domestic campaign at home against an in-form Alaves side on Tuesday night.
Having already been crowned champions earlier this month, Los Blancos are coming off a convincing 4-0 win over Granada. Meanwhile, Alaves showcased their form by holding high-flying Girona to an impressive result in their last match.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have enjoyed an exceptional 2023/24 La Liga campaign, boasting a remarkable record of 28 wins, six draws, and one defeat from their 35 matches, placing them comfortably at the top of the table with 90 points.
Their title triumph was officially sealed on May 4th, and they further solidified their dom…
Juventus made it five straight Serie A wins as Moise Kean s goal was enough to see off bottom-placed hosts Hellas Verona on Thursday.
Verona had lost eight consecutive league games while Massimiliano Allegri s men had won four in a row.
However, Salvatore Bocchetti s men made it difficult for Juve and it looked as if they had a chance of earning an important point.
But Kean s deflected 60th-minute strike made it three goals in three starts for him and his team held on to continue their winning streak, despite a late red card for Alex Sandro.
Verona started brightly and went close within three minutes, though Sulemana s powerful drive flew just past the post after a corner was cleared to him outside the box.
Juve grew into the game, with Arkadiusz …
Giorgio Chiellini is delighted to see Juventus challenging at the Serie A summit again, but he struggles to see the Bianconeri winning the Scudetto this term.
Chiellini won nine Serie A titles during his distinguished spell with Juve, which came to an end at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season as he left for Los Angeles FC in MLS.
In their first season after the defender s departure, Juve finished seventh in Serie A, hampered by a 10-point deduction that was handed down following an investigation into the club s finances.
However, Massimiliano Allegri has overseen a revival of their fortunes this campaign, with the Bianconeri sitting two points behind Inter at the top of Serie A after 15 games.
A 1-0 win over Napoli briefly took Juventus top on Friday, …
Gianluca Vialli has died at the age of 58.
The former Italy, Chelsea, Sampdoria and Juventus player was originally diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2017 and, after announcing he had been given the all-clear in April 2020, he was re-diagnosed the following year.
Vialli left his role as a coach with Italy s national team in December due to complications with the disease.
He had hoped the move away from his job would be a temporary one, though reports emerged that Vialli s family had flown to London to visit him in hospital.
His passing was confirmed on Friday, with tributes pouring in from across the world of football and beyond.
You’ll be missed by so many. A legend to us and to all of football.
Rest in peace, Gianluca Vialli.
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We re on the final stretch before the 2022 FIFA World Cup and this year, as a result of the tournament taking place in winter, preparation is going to look a little different for all 32 clubs involved. The next step forward in the midst of this chaotic schedule will be the final set of Nations League games, with a pretty intriguing collision going down later this week between Germany and Hungary.
Germany
Ever since winning the World Cup back in 2014, it s felt as if the German national team have been taking their foot off of the gas. Whether that be due to a turnover in talent or a lack of motivation, it s been tough for their fanbase to watch and it s something we expect to see change heading into a World Cup…
Eddie Howe has promised the Newcastle hierarchy will not ignore their role as “guardians of the club’s future” as they attempt to negotiate a path through a transfer window minefield.
The big-spending Magpies have found themselves thrust into the limelight in recent weeks amid speculation that one of their biggest names could be sold as they juggle the restrictions imposed by profit and sustainability and financial fair play rules with their desire to strengthen their squad.
More than £400million has been spent on transfers since the club’s Saudi-backed owners took charge at St James’ Park in October 2021 and, with the club having reported losses in excess of £70million for each of the two most recent financial years, chief executive Darren Eales has admitted…
Manchester United are interested in signing Marc Guehi from London and Premier League rivals Crystal Palace in the summer transfer window, according to . The report has claimed that United are on the hunt for a new defender, and that Guehi is a potential target.
Guehi was on the books of Chelsea from 2007 until 2021. The defender came through the Blues’ youth system, but he could make an impact in the first team of the former Premier League and UEFA Champions League winners. After spending time on loan at Swansea City, the England international joined Crystal Palace where he has flourished.
The 23-year-old is now considered one of the best young defenders in the Premier League. Guehi has given one assist in 22 Premier League matches for the Eagles. The young defender …