Also known as: Bayer 04 Leverkusen
German football club whose former manager Xabi Alonso guided to an unbeaten league and cup double in 2023/24.
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… The Spaniard's breakthrough as a boss came in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen, where he masterminded an unprecedented unbeaten domestic double in the 2023/24 season. …
Premier League's new bosses brace for battleCitizen Digital
… Forest By AFP August 17, 2026 11:06 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Taiwo Awoniyi of Nottingham Forest runs with the ball during the pre-season friendly match between Nottingham Forest and Bayer Leverkusen …
Coventry sign Nigeria striker Awoniyi from ForestCitizen Digital
… "The best version has to be on Sunday and that's the intention, that we have the best performance and the best way to start the season by lifting the first trophy." Arteta gave little away on reports the Gunners are looking to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jarell Quansah after f …
Arteta expects Maresca to do an 'unbelievable job' at Man CityCitizen Digital
… On Tuesday, Marseille announced the departure of another Argentine player, defender Facundo Medina, to Bayer Leverkusen after just one season with the club. …
Man City sign Argentina goalkeeper Rulli from MarseilleCitizen Digital
… (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) Audio By Vocalize Juventus signed Bosnian teenager Kerim Alajbegovic on a five-year deal from Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday and brought back French striker Randal Kolo Muani for a second spell at the club. …
Juventus seal moves for Alajbegovic and Kolo MuaniCitizen Digital
… mbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); "I know Maxence from my time in the Bundesliga," said former Liverpool star Alonso, who rose to prominence as one of Europe's brightest coaches at Bayer Leverkusen …
Alonso says new Chelsea signing Lacroix has 'winner's mentality'Citizen Digital
… The 2002 Champions League final between Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid was locked at 1-1 near half-time when Roberto Carlos's less-than-perfect cross found Zidane. …
Zinedine Zidane - The good, the bad and the uglyThe Standard
… Subscribe to our newsletterZidane's greatest goal may well have come with his less favoured foot -- his left.The 2002 Champions League final between Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid was locked at 1-1 near half-time when Roberto Carlos's less-than-perfect cross found Zidane. …
Zinedine Zidane - The good, the bad and the uglyThe Standard
… uad with the right balance between quality and mentality."But I think that we are starting the new season with good energy, that's going to be important." The former Liverpool and Spain midfielder rose to prominence as one of Europe's brightest coaches by guiding Bayer Leverkusen …
'Good energy' at Chelsea as Alonso kickstarts reign in SydneyCitizen Digital
Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen boss By AFP July 15, 2026 10:45 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Germany's continued World Cup failures are a result of s …
Germany World Cup exit reveals structural failures, says Leverkusen bossNine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season starts Friday, marking the most managerial turnover before the start of an English top-flight campaign since 1946/47. Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso face particular scrutiny in high-profile roles at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
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Nine Premier League clubs will have new managers when the season starts Friday, marking the most managerial turnover before the start of an English top-flight campaign since 1946/47. Enzo Maresca, Andoni Iraola, and Xabi Alonso face particular scrutiny in high-profile roles at Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
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Coventry signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for a reported £9 million, with Awoniyi set to join Frank Lampard's side ahead of their Premier League opener against Arsenal. Coventry return to the Premier League for the first time in 25 years after winning the Championship last season.
17 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has praised incoming Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, expecting him to do an "unbelievable job" after Pep Guardiola's departure. The two clubs meet in the Community Shield in Cardiff on Sunday in Maresca's first major test in the role.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City have signed Argentina international goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille on a two-year deal. The 34-year-old will serve as City's number-two goalkeeper behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.
12 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Juventus signed 18-year-old Bosnian winger Kerim Alajbegovic on a five-year deal from Bayer Leverkusen for 30 million euros and completed a permanent move for French striker Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain after a successful loan spell.
2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised new signing Maxence Lacroix, saying the French international has a winner's mentality and strong personality that will boost their defensive line. Lacroix joined from Crystal Palace for a reported £52 million on a six-year contract.
31 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French football icon Zinedine Zidane was appointed head coach of the France national team on Tuesday, tasked with delivering the 2030 World Cup as coach, just as he won it as a player in 1998.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
French football icon Zinedine Zidane has been appointed coach of France with the goal of winning the 2030 World Cup, mirroring his success as a player when he helped France win the 1998 World Cup at home. AFP Sport reviews key moments from Zidane's illustrious playing career, including his international debut at age 22 when he scored twice against the Czech Republic and his pivotal role in France's 1998 World Cup victory.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso said Monday there is "good energy" at the club as he prepares for his first competitive fixture against Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday. Alonso, who officially began the job on July 1, has made pre-season signings including Morgan Rogers and says the squad has "great quality" and "great talent."
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro attributed Germany's World Cup exit to structural, political and cultural problems, citing insufficient youth development investment and bureaucratic delays in infrastructure projects. Carro noted fewer players are coming through to the top level despite Germany's outstanding individual talent.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jose Mourinho has been appointed as Real Madrid's new coach on a three-season contract running until 2029, replacing Alvaro Arbeloa. He said he is on a "mission" to create the right culture at the club, after Los Blancos failed to win a major trophy in the last two seasons.
11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
South Africa drew 1-1 with the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group A match in Atlanta, with Teboho Mokoena's penalty equalizing Michal Sadilek's early Czech goal. Both teams moved to one point, trailing Mexico and South Korea, and will need to win their final group fixtures to advance to the knockout stages.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
South Africa drew 1–1 with the Czech Republic in a World Cup Group A match on Thursday, with Teboho Mokoena's penalty equalizing Michal Sadilek's early goal. Both teams remain in contention for the knockout stages but will almost certainly need to win their final group fixture to advance.
18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign 22-year-old Spain forward Victor Munoz from Osasuna for a reported fee of £34.5 million on a six-year contract. Munoz, who scored seven goals and produced five assists in 36 appearances last season, will become the first signing for new Reds boss Andoni Iraola.
18 June 2026 · The Standard →
Liverpool sacked manager Arne Slot on Saturday after the club finished fifth in the Premier League, 25 points behind champions Arsenal, despite spending nearly £450 million on new players. Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is reportedly lined up to take over at Anfield.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea's interim manager Calum McFarlane acknowledged the team's poor discipline—eight red cards in the Premier League this season—as a key factor in their failure to secure European qualification after finishing 10th. Wesley Fofana was sent off for a second yellow card in Chelsea's final match, a 2-1 defeat at Sunderland.
25 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Pep Guardiola, who has managed Manchester City for 10 seasons and won six Premier League titles, the Champions League, and a historic Treble, may leave the club at season's end as an independent commission continues to investigate more than 100 charges of alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules. Manchester City has denied wrongdoing throughout the case.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid announced that captain Dani Carvajal, a 34-year-old Spain international who played 450 times for the club and won 27 trophies including six Champions Leagues, will leave at the end of the season. Carvajal came through Real Madrid's La Fabrica academy, left for Bayer Leverkusen in 2012, and was bought back the following summer.
18 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea appointed Xabi Alonso as manager on a four-year contract beginning July 1, 2026, following his seven-month tenure at Real Madrid and previous success guiding Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten German league and cup double in 2023/24.
17 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
For the first time in Bundesliga history, Wolfsburg, Heidenheim and St Pauli are level on points heading into the final round of matches, with the 16th-place finisher entering a two-legged relegation play-off and the 17th and 18th automatically sent down.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future on Thursday, saying he has "every reason to believe" he will be in charge next season despite the club's disappointing campaign and sitting fourth in the Premier League, 20 points behind leaders Arsenal.
15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Chelsea interim manager Calum McFarlane has called on his side to beat Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday to salvage their troubled season, with the club without a win in their last seven Premier League games and sitting in ninth place with no realistic chance of Champions League qualification.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Liverpool manager Arne Slot dismissed speculation over his future, saying he has "every reason to believe" he will remain in charge despite a disappointing campaign that left the club fourth in the Premier League, 20 points behind leaders Arsenal, a year after winning the title in his first season.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
RB Leipzig sealed Champions League qualification with a 2-1 victory over St. Pauli on Saturday, securing third place in the Bundesliga with a game to spare. Goals from Xaver Schlager and Willi Orban gave Leipzig the win on a dramatic day in the European race.
10 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said City must bounce back against Brentford on Saturday to put pressure back on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. Arsenal lead by five points with three games to play, while City have four matches remaining.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wolfsburg, fighting relegation from the Bundesliga after sitting in 16th place, host Bayern Munich on Saturday needing a win to close a six-point gap to safety. Bayern are coming off a Champions League elimination by Paris Saint-Germain.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his second-placed side cannot blame their gruelling schedule if they fail to win the Premier League title, despite facing three matches in seven days after games against Crystal Palace and Bournemouth were rescheduled around the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 16.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
RB Leipzig, in third place, can secure Champions League qualification with victory over sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen this Saturday, having missed European competition entirely last season. Leipzig hold a five-point cushion over fourth-placed Stuttgart and Hoffenheim, with Bayern Munich having already clinched the title and Borussia Dortmund securing second-place qualification.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →