Sports
Alonso To Leave Leverkusen At End Of The Season

At the conclusion of the current campaign, Xabi Alonso will step down as head coach of Bayer Leverkusen. The Spaniard had an incredible 2023–24 season, leading his team to a Bundesliga and German Cup double while they went undefeated in the domestic league. In the summer, the Spaniard has been linked to a move to Real Madrid, his old club.
The departure of Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the current campaign has been confirmed.
The former midfielder for Liverpool and Spain had a fantastic 2023–24 season with Leverkusen, leading them to the Bundesliga and German Cup double.
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Leverkusen was denied a spectacular treble by Serie A team Atalanta in the 2024 UEFA Europa League final, despite going undefeated in the league and cup that season.
For the team’s final two games of the season, against Mainz and Borussia Dortmund, Alonso affirmed that he would continue to serve as manager.
“This week the club and I have agreed that these two games will be my last two games as Bayer Leverkusen coach,” Alonso said on Friday.
“We have been talking during this week, and now is the right moment to announce it.
“We have always had good and direct communication, and now that we have clarity, it is the right moment to say that for sure.
“It is a moment with mixed emotions, but it is the moment to announce it.”
Reports in the press have linked Alonso with a return to his former club Real Madrid, where he spent five years as a player.
However, the 43-year-old Spaniard kept his cards close to his chest when questioned about his future.
“It’s not the moment to talk about the future,” he added.
“Now we know, we want to have a proper farewell on Sunday for some players and for myself.
“We have to enjoy this moment with mixed emotions.”
Leverkusen finished sixth in Alonso’s first campaign with the club.
The German side followed up last season’s title-winning heroics with a second-place finish in the Bundesliga this time around, with Bayern Munich becoming champions.
Football
Club World Cup Showdown: Bayern Munich to Battle PSG in Quarter-Finals

A mouth-watering clash awaits football fans as Bayern Munich take on Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The two European giants are set to collide in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the tournament so far.
Bayern Munich booked their spot in the last eight after a thrilling 4–2 win over Brazilian side Flamengo. The German champions started strong and never lost control of the match. Harry Kane stole the spotlight with a clinical brace, pushing his season total to 41 goals and reinforcing his status as one of Europe’s deadliest forwards.
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On the other side, PSG stormed past Inter Miami with a 4–0 rout. The French champions looked sharp and dominant throughout, with João Neves and Vitinha controlling the tempo and dismantling Miami’s midfield. The result underlined PSG’s ambition to finally secure a global trophy.
The clash between Bayern’s high-octane pressing style under Thomas Tuchel and PSG’s technical, possession-driven game led by Luis Enrique promises fireworks. With star-studded lineups on both sides—Kane, Musiala, Sané for Bayern; Mbappé, Dembélé, Neves for PSG—this quarter-final is one no football fan will want to miss.
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Confirmed Details:
The match will take place on July 5 at 12 noon at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, one of the marquee venues of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.
With a place in the semi-finals at stake and two global footballing giants going head-to-head, this encounter is set to be one of the standout moments of the tournament.
Football
CR Flamengo 2–4 Bayern Munich: Kane Brace Sends Bavarians into Club World Cup Quarters

Bayern Munich booked their place in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals with a 4–2 win over Brazil’s Flamengo in an action-packed encounter at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, June 29, 2025.
The German champions came out flying, scoring twice in the opening ten minutes. Flamengo midfielder Erick Pulgar turned a Joshua Kimmich corner into his own net in the 6th minute, giving Bayern an early lead. Just three minutes later, Harry Kane struck a thunderous long-range effort that crashed off the post and in, doubling the advantage.
Flamengo, backed by a passionate crowd, responded through Gerson in the 33rd minute. The midfielder found space at the edge of the box and drilled home a fine finish to reduce the deficit. However, Bayern responded swiftly. Leon Goretzka smashed in a volley in the 42nd minute, restoring the two-goal cushion and sending the Bavarians into the break with a 3–1 lead.
The second half saw Flamengo push hard. They were rewarded when Michael Olise was penalized for a handball, and Jorginho calmly converted from the spot in the 55th minute to bring the score to 3–2. The Brazilian side continued to press, but Bayern’s discipline and composure kept them in control.
Harry Kane put the game beyond doubt in the 73rd minute with his second goal of the night. After a Flamengo defensive error, Kane pounced to finish clinically, securing the 4–2 victory. The England captain’s brace took his season tally to 41 goals and tied him for the most goals scored by an Englishman in Club World Cup history.
Bayern’s win sets up a blockbuster quarter-final clash with Paris Saint-Germain. Meanwhile, Flamengo exit the tournament with pride after a spirited performance, but defensive lapses proved costly on the day.
Match Stats:
Goals: Flamengo 2 – 4 Bayern Munich
Possession: Flamengo 51% – 49% Bayern
Shots on Target: Flamengo 3 – 4 Bayern
Yellow Cards: Flamengo 4 – Bayern 5
With Harry Kane in top form and Bayern’s attack firing on all cylinders, the German side looks poised for a deep run in the tournament. Their next test against PSG promises to be another high-stakes thriller.
Football
PSG 4–0 Inter Miami: Dominant Parisians Display Ends Messi’s Club World Cup Dream

Paris Saint-Germain put on a masterclass in Atlanta, dispatching Inter Miami 4–0 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
The European giants were ruthless, scoring all four goals in the first half to book their place in the quarter-finals and end Lionel Messi’s hopes of Club World Cup glory with his MLS side.
In front of a lively crowd of over 65,000 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, PSG wasted no time stamping their authority.
João Neves opened the scoring just six minutes in, heading home unmarked from a Vitinha free kick. The goal set the tone for what quickly became a one-sided affair.
Neves doubled the lead in the 39th minute, tapping in from close range after a slick combination between Bradley Barcola and Fabián Ruiz.
Inter Miami’s defense was in disarray, and their frustration grew when Tomás Avilés accidentally redirected a low cross into his own net in the 44th minute, effectively killing any chance of a comeback.
The final blow came moments later in stoppage time. A long-range effort struck the crossbar, and Achraf Hakimi reacted first to slot home the rebound and make it 4–0. PSG’s intensity and precision left Inter Miami reeling before the halftime whistle.
Luis Enrique’s side completely dominated the match, enjoying 66% possession and registering 19 shots to Inter Miami’s 7.
Messi, who returned to the Club World Cup for the first time since leaving Europe, was largely contained by PSG’s disciplined midfield and backline.
The Argentine, once the heart of Barcelona’s Club World Cup triumphs, found little joy against his former club.
The defeat marks Messi’s first-ever loss in the competition, ending a 16-year unbeaten run dating back to his debut appearance in 2009.
For Inter Miami, the result brings a disappointing end to an otherwise historic journey—becoming the first MLS side to reach the knockout stage of the newly expanded tournament.
PSG now shift their focus to the quarter-finals, where they will face either Flamengo or Bayern Munich on July 5.
With confidence soaring and their key players in top form, the French side looks poised to challenge for their first-ever Club World Cup title.
While Inter Miami’s dream run is over, the experience gained and the exposure on the world stage mark an important milestone in the club’s and Major League Soccer’s growing international presence.
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