Croatia First NL
Van Wonderen immediately raises eyebrows at Schalke with decision about goalkeepers
Kees van Wonderen made a bold change in his first two matches as Schalke 04's coach. The Dutchman opted not to choose first-choice goalkeeper Justin Heekeren for the games against Hannover 96 and Greuther Fürth, instead selecting newcomer Thorben Hoffmann.
Ronaldo sharpens record as highest-earning footballer
Cristiano Ronaldo has sharpened his own record: in 2024, the 39-year-old Al-Nassr forward was once again the highest-earning footballer in the world. This was announced by the American business magazine Forbes. The Portuguese superstar earned 285 million dollars, more than twice as much as the second-ranked Lionel Messi.
Barcelona is exploring the free transfer market
Barcelona is exploring the free transfer market, writes Mundo Deportivo on Thursday. For this reason, the club is looking at players such as Jonathan Tah (pictured, Bayer Leverkusen) and Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich).
