With the FIFA Confederations Cup semifinals set, Janusz Michallik breaks down the two exciting matchups. With the group stages of the Confederations Cup done and dusted, Nick Miller takes a look at the five players who have stood out so far in the tournament.
1. Leon Goretzka, Germany
Germany took a shadow squad to Russia for this year’s Confederations Cup, but that doesn’t mean there wasn’t talent to admire.
Lars Stindl has been impressive, and Bayern-bound Niklas Sule showed a little of why the Bundesliga champions have signed him, but one man who stuck out is Schalke midfielder Leon Goretzka. Player…
Mark Ogden reports from the Saint Petersburg Stadium on the eve of the opening match of the Confederations Cup.
Herculez Gomez explains why the pressure is on Juan Carlos Osorio when Mexico begin play at the Confederations Cup.
The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup kicks off on Saturday as hosts Russia face New Zealand in Saint Petersburg. Nick Ames picks out some players you’ll want to watch ahead of this summer’s festivities.
Timo Werner, FW, RB Leipzig (Germany) and Germany
This seems the perfect opportunity for Werner, who had a stunning season domestically, to shine in front of an audience beyond regular Bundesliga watchers. The forward, who does not turn 22 until next March, scored 21 league goals in 2017-18 and should…
Cameroon midfielder Christian Bassogog has arrived in the Chinese Super League from Danish club Aalborg.
Chinese Super League side Henan Jianye have officially announced that Cameroon international midfielder Christian Bassogog has joined them.
Bassogog, named Most Valuable Player as Cameroon won the African Nations Cup last month, has joined Henan from Danish club Aalborg, with his arrival announced on the club’s social media outlets.
Henan Jianye did not release details of the deal, but reports in Denmark said the 21-year-old had joined for €6 million.
The club narrowly escaped relegation from…