In a surprising turn of events, former Real Madrid star Ruud van Nistelrooy has expressed his bewilderment over Toni Kroos' decision to retire from professional football. The veteran German midfielder, who will play his final club game in the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund this Saturday, announced his plans to hang up his boots after Euro 2024.Despite being only 34 and still in top form, Kroos has decided to call it quits. Van Nistelrooy, who donne...

In a surprising twist, Borussia Dortmund might find themselves in a financial conundrum if they emerge victorious against Real Madrid in this season's Champions League final. This unexpected scenario stems from the terms of Jude Bellingham's transfer deal to Madrid last year, as revealed by Rhur Nachrichten.The agreement between the two clubs includes clauses tied to Bellingham's performance in the Champions League. Should the talented midfielder help Madrid secure...

Paris Saint-Germain's star forward, Kylian Mbappe, and Bayern Munich's striker, Harry Kane, are currently leading the goal-scoring charts in the UEFA Champions League this season, both with an impressive tally of eight goals each.This update comes after the conclusion of the first leg fixtures in the semifinals this week. Bayern Munich played to a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid, while Dortmund secured a 1-0 victory over PSG.Here's a breakdown of the top goal scorers i...