Xavi Simons has been absolutely fantastic against Dortmund. He’s in that territory where appreciation for just how good he is has yet to go mainstream. Not for much longer, most likely.

What a goal from Jadon Sancho. Absolutely brilliant - touch and the perfectly flighted into the top corner. Wonderful.

An interview with Mainz’s Bo Henriksen.

Full of charisma and energy, Henriksen has given his new side life and a fighting chance against relegation.

For The Athletic | Football

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'It’s hard to be a young person in this world. I’m their leader - we win and lose together'

An interview with Mainz’s Bo Henriksen, who is leading the club towards a remarkable survival.

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Made this about the thrilling battle for automatic promotion in the Championship for The Athletic | Football:

Bo Henriksen has given Mainz life, lifting them away from certain relegation and infusing jaded players with confidence.

It's easy to see how.

Interview for The Athletic | Football.

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Bo Henriksen has given Mainz life, lifting them away from certain relegation and infusing jaded players with confidence.

It's easy to see how.

Interview for The Athletic | Football.

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'It’s hard to be a young person in this world. I’m their leader - we win and lose together'

An interview with Mainz’s Bo Henriksen, who is leading the club towards a remarkable survival.

⁦The Athletic | Football⁩
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An interview with Rocco Reitz, Gladbach’s local hero.

On playing for the club he grew up supporting and living a dream come true.

The Athletic | Football

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Leipzig HBF.

Back in town

With Euro2024 squads likely to increase from 23 to 26, which players are set to benefit?

The Athletic | Football

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Lots of new local stickering since the weekend

I love the way “disappointed” is used in football. Goalkeepers letting shots in at the near post. Hilariously flagrant instances of bringing the game into disrepute. All highly, highly disappointing.

Starting 1st May, Lars RIcken will be the new head of sport at Borussia Dortmund

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Julian Nagelsmann chooses to extend his DFB contract and remain as the German national team coach.

Why, when Bayern Munich was an option?

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Seb Stafford-Bloor Mainz are pretty good at Bo selecting...