GOAL says Luis de la Fuente leads Ballon d'Or coach race
GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, reported that Luis de la Fuente is the frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award for the world's best coach before Monday's ceremony in London.

GOAL, citing Mundo Deportivo, reported that Luis de la Fuente is the frontrunner for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award for the world's best coach before Monday's ceremony in London.

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is in a stable condition in hospital after collapsing at the club's training ground, with weeks expected for recovery.

TEAMtalk reported that Premier League clubs and others are monitoring Bayern teenager Lennart Karl after public criticism from Uli Hoeness.

Bayern Munich said Min-Jae Kim and Vincent Kompany will miss the away match at SC Freiburg, with several other players also unavailable.

FC Bayern said Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital on Friday after collapsing and will remain in medical care while examinations are carried out.

Vincent Kompany said Bayern Munich are staying patient with 18-year-old Lennart Karl after his reduced role in the 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal.

GOAL reported that, according to Bild, Bayern Munich are unhappy with Lennart Karl’s social media appearances and want more focus on football.

After Bayern Munich drew 2-2 with Arsenal on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena, Jürgen Klopp criticised Vincent Kompany's tactical approach and Kompany answered only on Harry Kane.
