25 La Liga goals. 15 Champions League goals. 10 World Cup goals. 3 Golden Boots. Mbappé may have the individual numbers to make a compelling case, but with Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal boasting stronger trophy credentials, will his goalscoring exploits be enough?

Kylian Mbappé has won the World Cup, broken countless records, and established himself among football's elite. But one prize continues to elude him: the Ballon d'Or. Could 2026 finally be his year? Victor Etire on why Mbappé could win the award today: breakingthelines.com/@victor…

The Champions League hasn't simply moved on without Manchester United. The entire footballing landscape has evolved while United have struggled to adapt. Whilst they may have no other choice but to sack Michael Carrick, it'll take a lot more than a new coach to steady the ship.

Today's defeat to Bournemouth was another reminder that United's problems run far deeper than any individual manager. From a European powerhouse to a club struggling for consistency in the Premier League, their incessant decline has been more than a decade in the making.

The Red Devils haven't reached a UEFA Champions League quarter-final since 2019. Despite spending heavily on players and repeatedly changing managers, they've failed to keep pace with Europe's elite, and Wednesday's defeat to Como exposed just how far they've fallen behind.

Manchester United's crisis continues. Days after being thrashed 4-1 by Como in the Champions League, United have suffered another humiliating defeat, losing 3-0 at home to Bournemouth. How did one of Europe's biggest clubs fall so far? @karan_tejwani26: breakingthelines.com/@karan/…

More than a decade after hanging up his boots, Hitzlsperger remains deeply involved in shaping football's future. He sat down with @ZachLowy for an exclusive Breaking the Lines interview, reflecting on the game's past, present, and future, and the challenges that lie ahead.

Hitzlsperger's influence extends far beyond the pitch. He returned to Stuttgart as Sporting Director and later CEO between 2019 and 2022, before moving into football investment and administration and working with a wide range of clubs: Hellas Verona, Aalborg BK, and VVV-Venlo.

After spells in Italy, England and Germany, Hitzlsperger retired in 2013 at just 31. Four months later, he became the first high-profile male footballer to come out as gay, embarking on a new chapter that would see him become a prominent advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Hitzlsperger spent 11 years in Bayern Munich's academy before moving to England, where his thunderous left foot earned him the nickname "Der Hammer." He returned home in 2005, helping Stuttgart win their first Bundesliga title in 15 years and emerging as a regular for Germany.

From winning the Bundesliga with Stuttgart to representing Germany at the World Cup, Thomas Hitzlsperger has experienced just about everything football has to offer, and his story is far from over. We spoke to @Hitz_the_Hammer in an exclusive BTL interview: breakingthelines.com/@zachlo…

Five months ago, Pierre Sage was one of Europe's most sought-after managers, having guided Lens to a Coupe de France and Champions League qualification. Now, he's fighting for his job at Crystal Palace, who sit two points above the drop. @TomWelchUK: breakingthelines.com/@eyeonf…

Crystal Palace’s new project is already in trouble. A 5–0 derby defeat to Brighton has intensified the pressure on Pierre Sage. With recruitment concerns mounting, who could step in if Palace decide to make a change? @JackPatmore_ profiles four potential successors. breakingthelines.com/@jackpa…

“The modern scoring equation is increasingly collective.” From goalscoring wingers to set piece threats, modern football is redistributing goals across the team. Has this evolution come at the expense of the elite number nine? breakingthelines.com/@weheli…

Ligue 2 is full of talent waiting to be discovered. From Yaya Fofana’s six goals to 16 year old Believe Munongo’s midfield displays, @bethlimb uses the data to spotlight 8 players worth watching in 2026/27. breakingthelines.com/@bethli…

Can Arsenal extend their 14-match winning streak in the league phase? Will Napoli finally get off the mark? Can Bayern Munich maintain their formidable home record against English opposition? @dpnina10 previews all 18 Champions League fixtures: breakingthelines.com/@uefa_c…

Greece has leapfrogged Czechia into 10th place in the five-year UEFA coefficient rankings, Norway and Denmark are closing the gap on Poland, whilst Croatia and Azerbaijan are making gains. @dpnina10 has everything you need to know about the coefficients: breakingthelines.com/@uefa_c…

England have climbed to the top of the single-season UEFA coefficient rankings, but the race for an extra Champions League spot is heating up. Spain enjoyed five Champions League victories last week, Germany are closing in on Portugal, and Italy & France have ground to make up.

The Champions League is back, but there's far more at stake than 3 points. From the race for extra Champions League places to the battle for European qualification spots, every result has major consequences for clubs and countries alike. It's time for @dpnina10's breakdown:

Endrick scored the winner, but Real Madrid's comeback wouldn't have been possible without Arda Güler. Güler delivered three decisive corners to turn the game on its head and emerged as the architect of their remontada win vs. Roma. @kapoordhruv755: breakingthelines.com/@dhruv/…