The adapted Nations League format is preferred by leading football nations, as it aims to create more competitive matches and enhance viewer engagement, addressing concerns about the current qualifying system's appeal.
There are two things I want in life. Firstly, that we win the Champions League. We have a good team for the next years, but we must make the right decisions in the transfer periods -- they have to be perfect.
"There was a goal that was scored and then it was cancelled - this is a very technical mistake by the referee. Unfortunately this is what is turning football into rubble. It was a big mistake to choose this referee for this match. We deserved to be in the final and we deserve to play this important game."
Leao has only finished eight of the 20 games he has played in this season, a potentially worrying statistic in isolation. However, he has struggled with niggling injuries throughout the campaign, so he had to be managed carefully.
"My plan is to renew. I'm being completely honest. This will be the last step in my career. I feel great. I'd like to renew, but now is not the time to talk about it."
Christian Kofane has wasted no time making his mark at Bayer Leverkusen. Strong, direct, and fearless in the final third, his playing style has even drawn early comparisons to Samuel Eto'o, which is not a comparison that gets thrown around lightly.
