Former England striker Michael Owen visited Guizhou province, China, to play in the viral "Village Super League" (Cun Chao). The league, featuring amateur players, has gained massive popularity, drawing tens of thousands of spectators and inspiring similar initiatives across China, though experts question its long-term organic growth potential.
Sverige har vunnit sina första fyra matcher i European League i volleyboll med 12–0 i setskillnad. Senaste segern kom mot Österrike i Ängelholm, där Isabelle Haak utsågs till matchens bästa svenska. Tävlingen fungerar som förberedelse inför hemma-EM i augusti.
The NBA is on track to launch a new European league in the 2027-28 season, with commissioner Adam Silver citing record investor interest. Final bids from franchises are due in June, and the league aims to feature 12 permanent franchises and four qualifying teams in target cities across Europe.
Der Thüringer HC hat das Finale der European League gegen Gastgeber JDA Bourgogne Dijon mit 25:29 verloren. Nach einer dominanten ersten Halbzeit verspielte das Team eine deutliche Führung.
NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum says the league and FIBA are reviewing bids from ownership groups for a new European basketball league, with interest from all 12 targeted cities. A shortlist is being developed with plans to launch in October 2026. NBA and FIBA officials will meet with EuroLeague in Geneva on Tuesday to discuss alignment.
PSG and Bayern Munich, two clubsdominating their domestic leagues, meet in the Champions League semi-finals as the outstanding non-English clubs left in the competition. The article argues that the relentless demands of the Premier League have left English clubs exhausted come spring, while PSG under Luis Enrique and Bayern's attacking philosophy have found ways to peak in the key months. Both clubs average 3.5 goals per game and overwhelm opponents with attacking quality despite defensive frailties.
Union’s interim head coach has been given a hospital pass and, despite a vastly improved performance, her team went down to WolfsburgSo different, but absolutely the same. If you had wanted a clear demonstration of why exactly 1. FC Union Berlin was just the place for Marie-Louise Eta to become the first female head coach in a top five European league, you got it on Saturday afternoon. Eta made her debut at the helm in the Bundesliga match with Wolfsburg and after a week in which both she and Union were global news, with coach and club visibly taken aback by the media flocking to Berlin to see her opening press conference and debut in charge, just being able to get to work was a relief.And there is really no place to ply your trade in Germany, or in Europe, quite like the Stadion An der Alten Försterei. As the team lineups are read out before kick-off there is a call and response, with each player’s name met with the collective reply “Fußballgott!” (Football God). On Saturday, when Eta’s name was announced, it was met with a united “Fußballgöttin!” (Football Goddess). On an extraordinary day, it was touchingly normal. Continue reading...
Marie-Louise Eta is set to make history as the first woman to coach a men's team in a top-five European league when she takes charge of Union Berlin against Wolfsburg. The 34-year-old interim head coach, a former player and coach, aims to lead the team out of a slump, inspiring aspiring female coaches worldwide.
