The CIES Football Observatory recently unveiled insightful statistics concerning player usage throughout the year, spotlighting Barcelona’s Jules Koundé as the most used player in world football. While Koundé amassed an impressive total of 5,872 minutes of play across club and international competitions, he was closely followed by Fluminense’s Jhon Arias, who logged 5,599 minutes. Notable
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Bayer Leverkusen once again showcased their resilience and determination as they secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach with a goal in the 11th minute of injury time. This victory marked the team’s 12th game-tying or go-ahead goal in second-half stoppage time since the beginning of last season, solidifying their reputation as a team
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka has assured fans that he is now on good terms with manager Murat Yakin despite previous reports of tension over strategy during a challenging qualifying campaign. Xhaka emphasized that they have worked to clarify any misunderstandings and have developed a strong relationship over the past few months. Switzerland’s upcoming match against
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro expressed confidence in the club’s ability to maintain their success even if Xabi Alonso were to leave in the summer. He emphasized that the team would not “fall apart” without Alonso and highlighted the strong foundation that exists within the club. Leverkusen’s impressive performance this season, including a 10-point lead