Ivan Rakitic hails Luka Modric's brilliant football smarts, setting him apart from rivals. He credits the Croatian's longevity to a unique, joyous lifestyle and predicts AC Milan will contend for Serie A's crown
Inter president Beppe Marotta hails Luka Modric's stellar play in Serie A at 40 as a "positive advert" for Italian football, while spotlighting the financial gap with leagues like the Premier League and La Liga, as exemplified by Real Madrid's massive deal for teen prodigy Franco Mastantuono
Borussia Dortmund are racing to secure Nico Schlotterbeck's long-term commitment, hailing him as their "future captain". Yet, Germany legend Lothar Matthaus is urging Bayern Munich to snag the defender for a formidable partnership with Jonathan Tah
Bayern Munich edge closer to extending Dayot Upamecano's contract, but a heated bonus dispute stalls talks. The French star demands a package like Alphonso Davies', as Bayern weigh costs after big renewals. Rivals Real Madrid, PSG, Liverpool, and Manchester United watch eagerly
In a thrilling shake-up, Arsenal might temporarily relocate to iconic Wembley Stadium, echoing Tottenham's past move, to revamp the Emirates and expand capacity beyond 70,000, outpacing rivals Spurs
AC Milan icon Alessandro Nesta raves about USMNT's Christian Pulisic, calling him a one-of-a-kind star in Serie A with no equal. After two stellar seasons at San Siro, Pulisic has emerged as a vital force for the Rossoneri and a Serie A standout
Amid summer speculation, Rodrygo topped exit lists for Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, and PSG, but the dynamic Brazilian winger reaffirmed his fierce loyalty to Real Madrid, dismissing all transfer rumors as baseless
Toni Kroos, Real Madrid icon, issues a fierce warning to Barcelona, hailing them as "Europe's most thrilling team" under Hansi Flick, but flags their high-stakes style as a Champions League Achilles' heel, risking fatigue and tactical flaws in key matches
Jose Mourinho revealed that five Benfica stars battled a "self-esteem crisis" before their intense Porto showdown, prompting his savvy, defensive tactics for a gritty goalless draw. Unapologetic, the "Special One" hailed the vital point against league leaders