How Viking FK went from relegation to welcoming Bayern in Champions League
Viking FK rebuilt from relegation and financial cuts to win Norway, reach the Champions League league phase and welcome Bayern Munich to Stavanger.
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Yaya Touré becomes first former African international to lead a club into the Champions League
Yaya Touré needed little more than two months in his first senior head-coaching job to return to the Champions League,
Why Manchester City want Ayyoub Bouaddi, the midfielder called Einstein
Ayyoub Bouaddi combines elite midfield composure with an unusual academic story. Here is why Manchester City are prepared to invest heavily in him.
Why American investors keep buying into the Premier League
American capital keeps flowing into English football as investors pursue global reach, lower valuations and new commercial revenue.
Marc Guéhi gives Manchester City an unexpected midfield option
Marc Guéhi started Manchester City’s Premier League opener in midfield, scored the equalizer and offered Enzo Maresca an unexpected option after Rodri’s departure.
Ronaldinho’s Ravenna stake leaves one-match return open
Ronaldinho’s Ravenna stake makes him a Serie C shareholder while leaving the club’s proposed one-match return unresolved.
Can Gio Reyna turn it around at Strasbourg?
Gio Reyna’s move to Strasbourg offers a lower-pressure setting and a plausible tactical role. His revival will depend on availability, pressing and weekly trust.
Lionel Messi returns to scoring after Jorge Messi’s death
Lionel Messi returned to scoring for the first time since Jorge Messi’s death and added an assist as Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Philadelphia Union.
Jamal Musiala says neurological dysfunction caused two on-field collapses
Jamal Musiala says short, treatable absence episodes linked to a neurological dysfunction caused two collapses in Bayern Munich friendlies.
Erling Haaland’s teenage rap song reached No. 1 in Norway
A teenage Erling Haaland rap video returned as an official Kygo remix after Norway beat Brazil, then topped Norway’s Topplista singles chart.