Leverkusen confirm contender status with 3-2 opening win over Leipzig
BERLIN : Bayer Leverkusen battled past visitors RB Leipzig 3-2 in an entertaining Bundesliga opener on Saturday to confirm their pre-season status as potential title contenders.
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Michael Olise interest 'stepped up' as £35m release clause emerges and more Man City transfer rumours
Manchester City are intensifying their pursuit of Michael Olise and could sign the forward from Crystal Palace for £35million, according to reports.
Abel Ruiz scores quickest goal in U21 Euros history as Spain and Ukraine reach quarter-finals
Spain qualified for the knockout stages of the European Under-21 Championship after Abel Ruiz scored the quickest goal in tournament history to seal a 1-0 win over Croatia. The Spanish captain latched onto a cross from Manchester City's Sergio Gomez to sweep home a finish with just 20 seconds on the clock in Bucharest. Ad It shaved nine seconds off the previous record for the fastest tournament goal — Florian Wirtz’s effort for Germany against the Netherlands in 2021 — and proved enough to earn Spain a place in the quarter-finals.
Golden Boy 2023: Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala, Alejandro Garnacho and Gavi among names on 100-player list
Jude Bellingham, Jamal Musiala, Alejandro Garnacho and Gavi are the headline names to have been placed on the Golden Boy 100-strong longlist for 2023. The Golden Boy award is handed out each year by Italian outlet Tuttosport, rewarding the best player aged under 21 playing in Europe. Ad Gavi took home the gong in 2022, and at 18 years old is still eligible to defend his crown.
Laga Persahabatan: Jerman Tumbang di Tangan Polandia 0-1
Timnas Jerman harus mengakui keunggulan Polandia pada pertandingan persahabatan. Die Nationalmannschaft menyerah 0-1 dari negara tetangganya tersebut.
Sevilla's Navas named Europa League Player of the Season
Sevilla's Jesus Navas was named Europa League Player of the Season on Sunday after the 37-year-old was a key part of his side's record-extending seventh success in the competition.
Bayer Leverkusen's Attacking Starlets Face Roma Block Chasing 'Great Goal' In Europe
Bayer Leverkusen host Roma on Thursday knowing their way to the Europa League final goes through Jose Mourinho's expertly parked bus. Mourinho's Roma hold a narrow 1-0 lead heading into the second leg of their semi-final tie, having blunted Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso's attacking riches in Rome. Roma held Leverkusen scoreless for the first time in this Europa League campaign.
Roma Take Small Lead In Europa League Semi With Leverkusen
Edoardo Bove fired Roma to a 1-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in a tight first leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday. Bove scored the only goal of the game in the 63rd minute at the Stadio Olimpico, allowing Jose Mourinho's side to take a slender lead into next week's second leg in Germany. The win gives Mourinho the chance to reach his second European final in as many years as Roma coach after winning the Europa Conference League last season. "It's all down to the boys tonight who played with desire and the right mentality," Mourinho said to Sky Sport.