Fiorentina's often underappreciated midfield maestro gets a bit of spotlight, courtesy of the always excellent @zachlowy.bsky.social.

So what wrong for Juventus against Galatasaray on Tuesday? Well, a lot. Here is @zachlowy.bsky.social breaking things down and getting real about the state of Juve following the second-half faceplant in Istanbul. www.blackwhitereadallover.com/previews-rev...

In the winter window Portuguese mid-level clubs Casa Pia, Alverca, Estrela and Gil Vicente collected record transfer fees, while Famalicão and Rio Ave also made hay. How come? @zachlowy.bsky.social looks into a sea change in Portuguese football www.portugoal.net/club-news/55...

From @zachlowy.bsky.social: LOOKING BACK AND FORWARD: Former USMNT, MLS standout Acosta has accomplished a lot, but wants much more - frontrow.soccer/nmwns

The great @zachlowy.bsky.social is back on site with an exclusive interview with Dodô's old coach.

The last time Galatasaray qualified for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, they had to get past Juventus. 12 years later, will history repeat itself?

Mattia Perin saved the day for Juventus in Monaco (via @zachlowy.bsky.social) www.blackwhitereadallover.com/serie-a-camp...

We don’t need sauces on our barbecue, because the smoking process makes it delicious and moist as it’s all you need. SA's @zachlowy.bsky.social sits down with Andy Swift to talk World Cup 2026, the Dallas Cup, @fcdallas.bsky.social, and cowboy culture. www.socceramerica.com/world-cup-ho...

I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free

Exclusive | We sat down former Hoffenheim midfielder Diadie Samassekou to discuss leaving Mali for Austria, his time in Sinsheim and moving to America. ✍️ @zachlowy.bsky.social

Sometimes, all you need is a world-class center forward to win a football match – just ask #FCBayern Guest post 📝 @zachlowy.bsky.social

From @zachlowy.bsky.social: A TALK WITH: Diadié Samassékou of the Houston Dynamo - frontrow.soccer/rl002

I went to New York to watch the AFCON Final with Zohran Mamdani. I left with something far more profound and ineradicable: a feeling of mutual compassion, African brotherhood, and immigrant pride. My latest for @fourfourtwo.com: www.fourfourtwo.com/competition/...

“Portugal have learned to maximise the potential of our most talented players. This makes us a strong and competent team that can win the World Cup.” Exclusive PortuGOAL interview by @zachlowy.bsky.social with the latest Portuguese coach in Brazil, Rui Duarte => www.portugoal.net/portuguese-a...

If Bayern beats RBL this weekend, it'll be their first win at Leipzig since September of 2021 Guest post 📝 @zachlowy.bsky.social

How has Juventus' defense changed under Luciano Spalletti the last couple of months? Good question! We asked @zachlowy.bsky.social to investigate that very matter for us. www.blackwhitereadallover.com/serie-a-camp...

Big thanks to @zachlowy.bsky.social for setting up a chat with Guillermo Amor, who's got some fun stuff to say about a much funner period of Fiorentina history. www.violanation.com/special-feat...

“When the ball gets rolling, all of these immigrants are back at home.” Copa90’s 'The Best Job In The World' is a creator-led program to find the next generation of soccer storytellers. SA's @zachlowy.bsky.social interviews program finalist Juan Henao. www.socceramerica.com/juan-henao-o...

Should Portugal’s top clubs give their youngsters more game-time? @zachlowy.bsky.social on Benfica, Porto, Sporting, Braga and Vitória’s lack of trust in their homegrown talent www.portugoal.net/club-news/54...

Great look from @zachlowy.bsky.social at what went wrong this summer for Fiorentina (besides everything). www.violanation.com/fiorentina-h...

From a town of 12,000 in Bahia to a key role in the Championship. Neto Borges opens up on setbacks, adaptation, and Bristol City’s promotion push. Read the full story ⬇️ via @zachlowy.bsky.social rg.org/news/soccer/...

Seven #FCBayern players have contracts expiring in 2026. Who stays and who goes? 📝 @zachlowy.bsky.social

Josip Stanišić: difference-maker in defense for #FCBayern and an increasingly indispensable figure Guest feature from 📝 @zachlowy.bsky.social #MiaSanMia

If you speak English, and you follow Spanish football, there is one voice that never shouts, but always resonates. We're delighted to be able to bring an interview with inimitable @sidlowe.bsky.social - who is always worth your time. ✍️ @zachlowy.bsky.social

Good stuff from @zachlowy.bsky.social in this Brian Dunseth interview. @theblazingmusket.com @briandunseth.bsky.social www.theblazingmusket.com/p/brian-duns...

From @zachlowy.bsky.social: #FCBayern wonderkid Lennart Karl is the real deal.

If #FCBayern are to beat Arsenal, they may need former Gunner Serge Gnabry to be at his best 📝 @zachlowy.bsky.social

Champions League is back! As well as big players at some of the tournament favourites - PSG, Man City, Bayern Munich, Chelsea - a total of 27 (!!!) Portuguese players in UCL teams (excluding Benfica & Sporting). How many can you name? @zachlowy.bsky.social reports www.portugoal.net/club-news/53...

BFW Guest Post! Who is the greatest #GermanMNT footballer ever? 📝 @zachlowy.bsky.social

Luciano Spalletti has worked wonders with talented attacking players throughout his career, but also quite recently during his title-winning season in Naples. So is Juventus starlet Kenan Yildiz the next one to take a big step under Spalletti? www.blackwhitereadallover.com/team-managem...

From @zachlowy.bsky.social: OPEN MIKE: Lahoud's background makes for an easy transition from field to broadcast booth - frontrow.soccer/cyfae

Consistently elite: Joshua Kimmich is earning his lucrative #FCBayern contract and then some. Guest feature from 📝 @zachlowy.bsky.social

⚫️ @zachlowy.bsky.social of Breaking The Lines chats with Assistant Coach, Jeyhan Bhindi, of Union Omaha. ▪️ Los Buhos, the 2024 Players Shield Champions of USL League One are headed into the playoffs again, and Zach gets us a behind the scenes conversation www.protagonistsoccer.com/coverage/jey...

Why Portugal’s middle-class teams fail in Europe. @zachlowy.bsky.social reports portugoal.net/club-news/52...

PortuGOAL exclusive: Renato Paiva on Portugal’s player development boom, broken promises and future ambitions. @zachlowy.bsky.social reports portugoal.net/portuguese-a...

Have #FCBayern secured the future of their midfield in Tom Bischof? 📝 @zachlowy.bsky.social

“When I watched Italian football, it looked so exotic. There was sunshine, there were these foreign players with their long hair, and everything just looked different and exciting.” I spoke to @acjimbo.bsky.social in an exclusive @thergmedia.bsky.social interview: rg.org/news/soccer/...

Home is where the heart is; just ask Rui Abreu. @zachlowy.bsky.social interviews the Paços de Ferreira fan who became the club president portugoal.net/club-news/51...

At one point, #RCDMallorca were the model of stability. Yet a torrid start to the season has left them with six losses in their last nine. ✍️ @zachlowy.bsky.social examines where the cracks have appeared for Los Bermellones.

Marcos Senesi is ready for a fresh start. After a tough injury layoff, the Bournemouth defender is set to face Liverpool - and his former boss Arne Slot - in Friday’s Premier League opener. via @zachlowy.bsky.social rg.org/news/soccer/...

Can Gonçalo Ramos progress from the perfect impact sub to a regular starter for PSG? @zachlowy.bsky.social on the Portugal striker www.portugoal.net/portuguese-a...

Chelsea head into the Club World Cup Final vs PSG embracing their underdog status. With PSG the clear favorites, Enzo Maresca’s side is focused on staying true to their style and pulling off a historic upset. Via @zachlowy.bsky.social Full: rg.org/news/soccer/...

Fábio Vieira at a crossroads in his career. @zachlowy.bsky.social reports www.portugoal.net/portuguese-a...

The Portuguese influence behind the Brasileirão’s renaissance. @zachlowy.bsky.social reports www.portugoal.net/portuguese-a...

Good things come to those who wait: Zé Pedro’s inspiring rise at Porto. @zachlowy.bsky.social reports portugoal.net/on-the-rise/...

🇺🇸⚽️ Only one American athlete competed in both the ’84 Olympics & ’94 World Cup: Hugo Pérez. He shares his story of resilience, dreams, and redemption ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Read more about his journey👇 via @zachlowy.bsky.social‬ rg.org/news/soccer/...

Arsenal's search for a striker this summer seems to have come down to two names. A look into Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres and how both would shape Mikel Arteta's side next season. With thanks to @runegjerulff.bsky.social & @zachlowy.bsky.social for their insight: metro.co.uk/2025/06/03/b...

Guest post from @zachlowy.bsky.social of @breakingthelines.com! A look at Harry Kane's importance to #FCBayern — and how he'll lead the Bavarians into the Club World Cup

Viktor Gyökeres bids farewell to Portuguese football the only way he knows how: by scoring. @zachlowy.bsky.social reports www.portugoal.net/club-news/47...

Former Marítimo and Belenenses hero Mitchell van der Gaag reflects on his time in Portugal and his next step in coaching. Interview with the Dutchman by @zachlowy.bsky.social => portugoal.net/classics-top...