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Harry Kane has his first Bundesliga title at the second time of asking and while his contribution to Bayern Munich can be measured in goals – 36 and counting this season – those who helped to sign him believe he has brought more to the squad.Bayern’s former technical director Marco Neppe played a significant role in bringing the England captain to Bavaria and still regards Kane, signed for over £100m in the summer of 2023, as one of the most memorable acquisitions during his decade at the club. “You cannot change the market, you have to accept it and find…
Most discussions that I see about China these days are about US-China competition, or the question of whether China’s economy will reign supreme (my answer: Probably, yes, because it’s really big). But there’s another strain of discourse that’s kind of interesting, which is whether China is the “Country of the Future” in terms of technology and urbanism.In my experience, these discussions are usually pretty vague and confused, jumping back and forth between architecture, transportation, consumer technology, production technology, art, pop culture, soft power, urban design, and a bunch of other topics. That doesn’t mean I think the topic is worthless; vague and confused discussions can…
Real Madrid have approached Liverpool about signing Trent Alexander-Arnold early so he can play in the Club World Cup in June.Alexander-Arnold’s Liverpool contract expires on June 30, while Madrid’s opening game in the tournament is on June 18 against Al Hilal in Miami. Madrid are expected to follow up their initial approach for Alexander-Arnold, with the LaLiga club’s determination to get the player for Club World Cup clear in their decision to contact Liverpool so soon after he announced he would be leaving this summer.If Liverpool refuse to let Alexander-Arnold leave early, the right back could still play in the…
Manchester United are determined to resist any offers for captain Bruno Fernandes this summer, a source has told ESPN.Al Hilal have added Fernandes to a list of potential high-profile signings, a source told ESPN.The Saudi side, who will feature in the FIFA Club World Cup in June and July, were keen on landing Mohamed Salah before his decision to sign a contract extension at Liverpool.United are open to bids for the majority of their first team squad as they battle to balance the books. However, Fernandes, according to a source, is one of the few players whose future is seen…
CNN — All mobile phone signals will be deactivated in the Vatican on Wednesday ahead of the highly secretive conclave to elect the next pope, Italian state media reported. The Vatican also plans to use signal jammers around the Sistine Chapel to prevent electronic surveillance or communication outside the conclave that will see 133 cardinals vote on who will succeed Pope Francis and lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics, Italian news agency ANSA reported. Phone signal will be cut off at 3 p.m. local time (9 a.m. ET) on Wednesday, an hour and a half before the cardinals are scheduled…
France’s former interior minister Gerald Darmanin has apologised to Liverpool fans for wrongly blaming them for the chaos at the Stade de France during the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.Darmanin, now serving as the justice minister, admitted that security arrangements for the final between Liverpool and Real Madrid were inadequate, and that his previous public remarks blaming English fans were a mistake in reports carried by British media on Monday.Fans were caught in dangerous crowd congestion outside the Stade de France before the match, which was delayed for over 30 minutes. French police were filmed using tear gas on…
Graham HunterMay 6, 2025, 04:00 AM ETCloseGraham Hunter is a Barcelona-based freelance writer for ESPN.com who specializes in La Liga and the Spanish national team.The trouble with being blessed with the special level of anticipation that Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham possesses is that it’s not just assists, goal opportunities and defensive gaps you can spot coming, but also the ugly threat from which your team is going to suffer during a difficult upcoming season.Last year, the England midfielder was a classic hero figure for Madrid: he came, he saw, he conquered. Their hero of the Clásicos too, he scored, they…
Gary Neville believes Arsenal can turn round their Champions League semi-final deficit against Paris Saint-Germain to progress to the Champions League final – as the French side get “very nervous” for these type of matches.Mikel Arteta’s Gunners go to Paris needing to overturn PSG’s 1-0 win from the first leg at the Emirates Stadium, if they want to reach the Munich final on May 31. Arsenal lost the first leg thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s fourth-minute opener and while the Gunners saw a Mikel Merino header ruled out for offside, PSG were unlucky not to add to their lead as Bradley…
Former Leeds United owner and chairman Andrea Radrizzani discusses his difficult exit from the club, and why he believes the current owners can take Leeds back into Europe…In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News senior reporter Tim Thornton in Milan, Radrizzani, who sold his controlling stake in the club in 2023 to 49ers Enterprises, also explains why the redevelopment of Elland Road is key to the future, and how Leeds United will always have a special place in his heart. Andrea, two years on from your departure from Leeds United, how pleased are you to see them back in…
The Reds lifted the European Cup for a fifth time on May 25, 2005, producing the ‘Miracle of Istanbul’ by coming from three goals down against AC Milan and winning on penalties.Built on a black, grey and red colour palette, the new anniversary collection features special-edition apparel – T-shirts, polo shirts, scarves, hats and collectables, including a new long-sleeve version of the replica jersey worn on the night.Legendary defender Sami Hyypia, who was part of the starting XI in the game, features in the campaign imagery.”Somehow you didn’t realise what you had achieved, but it was a great feeling,” he…