EXPLAINED: 9 - The Real Truth

Falling giants? Werder Bremen, Wolfsburg and Gladbach circle Bundesliga drain

Threat of relegation looms over former league champions who can still be accused of living off past glories

The Guardian - UK · Feb 23

‘I Think I Would Fit In’—USMNT Star Dreams of Arsenal Transfer

Mikel Arteta has an unexpected admirer from the United States.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

How the Champions League round of 16 draw looks like shaping up after play-off first legs

Newcastle United and Galatasaray both have one foot in the round of 16 already, while Manchester City will face a very interesting draw no matter what happens

FourFourTwo · Feb 20

Olympiacos vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

The hosts beat Leverkusen 2–0 on the penultimate league phase matchday.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

Stuttgart claim place among Bundesliga big boys but another crossroads looms

Sebastian Hoeness’s side are back in the Bundesliga top four but face test to keep hold of top talent again this summer

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

Topp rescue act not enough to save Steffen at ailing Werder Bremen

Horst Steffen, Werder Bremen’s manager has been dismissed despite team’s sublime late equaliser against Gladbach and the next appointment will be telling

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2

Supercomputer Predicts Champions League Winner After League Phase

24 teams remain in this season’s competition heading into the knockouts.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 31

2025–26 Champions League Knockout Playoff Draw: Real Madrid, PSG, 14 Others Learn Fates

Friday’s draw set up some tantalising fixtures to start the knockout stages.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30

2025–26 Champions League Knockout Playoff Draw: Full List of Matches

The likes of Real Madrid, PSG and Newcastle all face a daunting series of two-legged playoffs to get into the round of 16.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30

Who Arsenal Could Face in the 2025–26 Champions League Round of 16

The Gunners are poised for another deep Champions League run this season.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 30