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From his childhood in Japan to his journey through American soccer, Hosei Kijima opens up about his experiences, philosophy and ambitions in an exclusive interview with Breaking The Lines. breakingthelines.com/@zachlo…

After starring at Wake Forest, Kijima scored on his professional debut for St. Louis CITY SC before moving to D.C. United. Now 24, he's navigating injuries, competition, and a changing tactical role, while drawing inspiration from Kobe Bryant and dreaming of representing Japan.

From waking up at 3 a.m. to improve his technique to studying the philosophies of Bielsa, De Zerbi, Diniz and Postecoglou, Kijima has always approached football differently. He's played virtually every position on the field, refusing to be defined by just one. "I'm a footballer. I'm not one position or the other. Positions are really just made up: there are 11 players on the field and a soccer ball."

Hosei Kijima was 12 when he left Japan for the United States. After receiving 27 detentions in his first year at IMG Academy, he transformed himself into a dedicated student of the game. Today, he's carving out his own path in MLS. @ZachLowy: breakingthelines.com/@zachlo…

Michael Olise's 74th-minute dismissal handed Viking a lifeline, and Herman Haugen made Bayern pay with a dramatic equalizer. For Bayern, it was two points thrown away. For Viking, it was a night to remember. From Viking's fearless attacking approach to Bayern's second-half resurgence and Olise's costly loss of discipline, this match had everything.

Viking raced to a 2-0 lead through Gianni Stensness and Peter Christiansen, but Bayern came roaring back via Harry Kane's brace, before Luis Díaz completed the turnaround. Surely Bayern had escaped? Not quite.

2-0 up. 3-2 down. A 90th-minute equalizer. Viking FK produced one of the most remarkable results of this season's Champions League, holding Bayern Munich to a thrilling 3-3 draw in Stavanger. Abd Al-Massieh Kharsa analyzes how the Norwegian underdogs stunned the German giants: breakingthelines.com/@amk279…

Boubacar Kamara is becoming more than Aston Villa’s defensive anchor. His positional intelligence, composure in possession and ability to progress the ball give Unai Emery greater tactical flexibility. @Cerebralcardo examines how Kamara’s evolving role is transforming Villa’s midfield. breakingthelines.com/@cerebr…

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…