'Hope that the goals are coming soon' – Son Heung-Min pleased to make LAFC debut, though disappointed by draw vs Chicago Fire
Former Tottenham captain came off the bench for his debut and played a key role in winning a penalty
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Harry Kane brutally snubbed after Florian Wirtz wins Germany's Footballer of the Year award – with Bayern Munich striker missing out on place in top three
Liverpool star Florian Wirtz has been named Germany’s Footballer of the Year, finishing well clear of Michael Olise in the vote by sports journalists. The German midfielder’s triumph means Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane, despite scoring 41 goals last season, missed out on a place in the top three entirely in a surprising snub for the England captain.
Liverpool with ANOTHER big-money swoop?! Reds favourites to sign Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi amid wild summer spending spree
Liverpool are in pole position to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi should he decide to push for an exit from Selhurst Park this summer.
Americans Abroad – Bundesliga: Gold Cup breakout star Malik Tillman takes center stage at Bayer Leverkusen, but uncertainty for USMNT players at Borussia Dortmund
BALLGM breaks down expectations for U.S. Internationals ahead of the upcoming European season, with a look at Germany's top flight
VIDEO: 'He was never the problem' – Erik ten Hag defends Cristiano Ronaldo after Al-Nassr star bags pre-season hat-trick and aims subtle dig at Man Utd
Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo was "never the problem" at Manchester United following the forward's pre-season hat-trick for Al-Nassr.
'It's a priority' – Enzo Maresca names the position Chelsea will look to strengthen after suffering major injury blow before Bayer Leverkusen win
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has named the "priority" position that his side must strengthen ahead of the summer transfer window shutting.
Americans Abroad: Chris Richards and Crystal Palace kick off another trophy quest, USMNT stars kickstart Championship season
BALLGM looks at the biggest storylines among Americans Abroad as multiple European leagues kick off the season
Estevao Marks Maiden Chelsea Goal with Badge Kiss in Pre-Season Opener Against Bayer Leverkusen
Estevão Willian, the 17-year-old Brazilian sensation, celebrated his Stamford Bridge debut by scoring his maiden goal for Chelsea against Bayer Leverkusen. The electrifying winger, a recent high-profile signing, coolly converted a second chance and followed it with a jubilant badge kiss, igniting the home faithful
Estevao has arrived! Chelsea new boy makes immediate impression on Stamford Bridge debut against Bayer Leverkusen with first-half strike as Joao Pedro puts Liam Delap to shame with goalscoring cameo in comfortable win
Chelsea beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in a pre-season friendly on Friday, as Estevao Willian and Joao Pedro impressed at Stamford Bridge.