Overview
- Karl-Heinz Rummenigge urged that video assistants make the final call on reviews, a shift from today’s rule that leaves the last word with the on‑field referee to speed decisions and ease pressure on officials.
- UEFA appointed French referee François Letexier to oversee the Europa League final between Freiburg and Aston Villa in Istanbul on May 20.
- Marie-Louise Eta recorded the first Bundesliga win by a woman as head coach and will lead Union Berlin’s women next season after one more match with the men.
- Transfer chatter is intensifying, with reports linking Bayern to left‑wing help and versatile forwards, Salzburg cited as a suitor for out‑of‑contract David Alaba, Manchester City plotting a buy‑then‑loan for Hertha teen Kennet Eichhorn to Leverkusen, and Dortmund told Joane Gadou will cost more than first thought.
- Handball powerhouse THW Kiel, hit by injuries and stuck around fifth in the league, now banks on winning the European League Final Four in Hamburg on May 30–31 for a last chance to salvage the season and possibly reach the Champions League.