Champions League

Erik ten Hag tipped for surprise Eredivisie return in January after Bayer Leverkusen sacking as pressure grows on ex-Liverpool assistant John Heitinga at Ajax

Erik ten Hag could make a sensational return to Ajax in January following his failed stint at Bayer Leverkusen. The Dutch giants are under increasing pressure after a poor start under John Heitinga, with fans calling for change. While Ajax’s board are reluctant to act immediately, Ten Hag remains the standout option to steady the ship long-term.

Wayne Rooney lifts lid on Cristiano Ronaldo's infamous wink after World Cup 2006 red card as Man Utd legend makes stunning revelation about controversial England-Portugal tie

Wayne Rooney has finally revealed how he really felt towards Cristiano Ronaldo after he was sent off during England's World Cup quarter-final tie with Portugal in 2006. Ronaldo and Rooney were Manchester United team-mates at the time but their relationship looked to be threatened after Ronaldo played a role in Rooney getting a red card and then winked towards the Portugal bench.

Manuel Neuer won't be stopped! Bayern Munich goalkeeper leaning towards contract extension despite retirement expectations

Manuel Neuer is leaning towards extending his stay at Bayern Munich despite expectations he could retire in 2026. The 39-year-old goalkeeper, who has been the Bavarians’ No.1 since 2011, is still producing at the top level and has already kept three clean sheets this season. His decision could shape Bayern’s future plans between the posts.

Vincent Kompany says Can Uzun is leading 'new generation of top players' in Bundesliga after Florian Wirtz and Nick Woltemade exits amid Eintracht Frankfurt star's unbelievable start to season

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has acknowledged Eintracht Frankfurt's rising star Can Uzun's impressive performances this seasib. The former Manchester City defender believes Uzun is leading the next generation of "top players" in the Bundesliga as his side prepare to face the 19-year-old in the German top-flight this weekend.

'Not even half as good as Jude' – Jobe Bellingham is the 'only problem' at Borussia Dortmund as ex-Bayern Munich star warns Englishman's situation 'isn't getting better'

Dietmar Hamann has labelled Jobe Bellingham as Borussia Dortmund's "only cause for concern" amid the club's strong start to the season. The German legend's criticism comes as the 20-year-old struggles for form, with manager Niko Kovac defending the 'nervous' star amid reports of off-field pressure from his family.

Bayern Munich warned their 'youthful enthusiasm' could have 'brutal consequences' as German legend identifies key issue with 5-1 against Pafos

Bayern Munich's record-breaking start to the season has earned plaudits, but Didi Hamann sees a potential danger. The German legend believes the team's 'youthful enthusiasm' and excessive running, such as in their 5-1 win over Pafos in midweek, could have 'brutal consequences' later in the season, highlighting a flaw in their otherwise dominant approach.

'They signed Alvaro Carreras instead' – Bayer Leverkusen star says he could have joined Real Madrid or Barcelona in summer transfer window

Alejandro Grimaldo has admitted he could have joined either Real Madrid or Barcelona in the summer transfer window, only for both moves to fall through. The Bayer Leverkusen star revealed that Los Blancos opted for Alvaro Carreras instead, while discussions with the Catalan giants and Atletico Madrid also failed to materialise.