In the mixer

In the mixer

We try to keep up with Mohamed Salah, put the new adidas knockout phase ball under the microscope and enjoy a wholesome father-daughter duet in this issue’s cultural round-up

Issue 22

Book

Chasing Salah

Mohamed Salah

As is clear from scoring the fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick against Rangers in 2022, Mohamed Salah does his talking on the pitch. Yet despite intense interest in the two-time African Player of the Year, he remains a largely enigmatic figure. In this book, journalist Simon Hughes looks to fill the gaps in Salah’s story and build a picture of his journey from humble beginnings in the ancient village of Nagrig to becoming a Champions League winner and Liverpool’s ‘Egyptian King’. Chasing Salah presents a detailed account of the myriad factors that have shaped one of the Champions League’s greatest performers.

Music

München my throne

Alphonso Davies

Contract announcements, kit reveals and unveiling videos of new transfers are getting more and more creative by the day. The latest one to catch our eye was when issue 14 cover star Alphonso Davies finally announced he was extending his deal with Bayern München in the most interesting way possible. “München my throne, this city been worthy,” says the Canadian left-back, rapping on an energetic beat in this tailor-made song to get the fans buzzing. The video shows ‘Phonzie’ in a studio setting with plaques on the wall and a Bayern kit with his name on the back as he rhymes on the mic, eager to win more with the Bavarian side over the next five years. 

Book

Chasing Salah

Mohamed Salah

As is clear from scoring the fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick against Rangers in 2022, Mohamed Salah does his talking on the pitch. Yet despite intense interest in the two-time African Player of the Year, he remains a largely enigmatic figure. In this book, journalist Simon Hughes looks to fill the gaps in Salah’s story and build a picture of his journey from humble beginnings in the ancient village of Nagrig to becoming a Champions League winner and Liverpool’s ‘Egyptian King’. Chasing Salah presents a detailed account of the myriad factors that have shaped one of the Champions League’s greatest performers.

Music

München my throne

Alphonso Davies

Contract announcements, kit reveals and unveiling videos of new transfers are getting more and more creative by the day. The latest one to catch our eye was when issue 14 cover star Alphonso Davies finally announced he was extending his deal with Bayern München in the most interesting way possible. “München my throne, this city been worthy,” says the Canadian left-back, rapping on an energetic beat in this tailor-made song to get the fans buzzing. The video shows ‘Phonzie’ in a studio setting with plaques on the wall and a Bayern kit with his name on the back as he rhymes on the mic, eager to win more with the Bavarian side over the next five years. 

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Social Media

Harmonious Hoops

Celtic Songs

The award for our favourite social post(s) this issue goes to five-year-old Celtic supporter Keeva Friery and her dad Kevin. The pair have been warming Hoops hearts with their duets of the club’s terrace anthems, amassing millions of views with renditions of songs such as A Team We All Adore and This Is How It Feels To Be Celtic. Despite their narrow play-off loss to Bayern, it’s felt pretty good this season for fans of the Scottish champions, who reached the knockout phase for the first time in 12 years.

Competition

Going green

Adidas

Just before the play-off round began in February, adidas unveiled the new ball for this season’s Champions League knockout phase – the Pro Ball Munich. Its design features distinctive green and copper tones, a nod to the colours of the city’s rooftops, and it celebrates Munich as a gateway to the Bavarian Alps, with the mountains appearing as graphics within the coloured panels alongside more distinctive features of the city. We’ve got one to give away to a lucky winner – so be sure to check out our competitions page and try to snag it for yourself. 

Book

Chasing Salah

Mohamed Salah

As is clear from scoring the fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick against Rangers in 2022, Mohamed Salah does his talking on the pitch. Yet despite intense interest in the two-time African Player of the Year, he remains a largely enigmatic figure. In this book, journalist Simon Hughes looks to fill the gaps in Salah’s story and build a picture of his journey from humble beginnings in the ancient village of Nagrig to becoming a Champions League winner and Liverpool’s ‘Egyptian King’. Chasing Salah presents a detailed account of the myriad factors that have shaped one of the Champions League’s greatest performers.

Music

München my throne

Alphonso Davies

Contract announcements, kit reveals and unveiling videos of new transfers are getting more and more creative by the day. The latest one to catch our eye was when issue 14 cover star Alphonso Davies finally announced he was extending his deal with Bayern München in the most interesting way possible. “München my throne, this city been worthy,” says the Canadian left-back, rapping on an energetic beat in this tailor-made song to get the fans buzzing. The video shows ‘Phonzie’ in a studio setting with plaques on the wall and a Bayern kit with his name on the back as he rhymes on the mic, eager to win more with the Bavarian side over the next five years. 

In the mixer

In the mixer

We try to keep up with Mohamed Salah, put the new adidas knockout phase ball under the microscope and enjoy a wholesome father-daughter duet in this issue’s cultural round-up

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Book

Chasing Salah

Mohamed Salah

As is clear from scoring the fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick against Rangers in 2022, Mohamed Salah does his talking on the pitch. Yet despite intense interest in the two-time African Player of the Year, he remains a largely enigmatic figure. In this book, journalist Simon Hughes looks to fill the gaps in Salah’s story and build a picture of his journey from humble beginnings in the ancient village of Nagrig to becoming a Champions League winner and Liverpool’s ‘Egyptian King’. Chasing Salah presents a detailed account of the myriad factors that have shaped one of the Champions League’s greatest performers.

Music

München my throne

Alphonso Davies

Contract announcements, kit reveals and unveiling videos of new transfers are getting more and more creative by the day. The latest one to catch our eye was when issue 14 cover star Alphonso Davies finally announced he was extending his deal with Bayern München in the most interesting way possible. “München my throne, this city been worthy,” says the Canadian left-back, rapping on an energetic beat in this tailor-made song to get the fans buzzing. The video shows ‘Phonzie’ in a studio setting with plaques on the wall and a Bayern kit with his name on the back as he rhymes on the mic, eager to win more with the Bavarian side over the next five years. 

Book

Chasing Salah

Mohamed Salah

As is clear from scoring the fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick against Rangers in 2022, Mohamed Salah does his talking on the pitch. Yet despite intense interest in the two-time African Player of the Year, he remains a largely enigmatic figure. In this book, journalist Simon Hughes looks to fill the gaps in Salah’s story and build a picture of his journey from humble beginnings in the ancient village of Nagrig to becoming a Champions League winner and Liverpool’s ‘Egyptian King’. Chasing Salah presents a detailed account of the myriad factors that have shaped one of the Champions League’s greatest performers.

Music

München my throne

Alphonso Davies

Contract announcements, kit reveals and unveiling videos of new transfers are getting more and more creative by the day. The latest one to catch our eye was when issue 14 cover star Alphonso Davies finally announced he was extending his deal with Bayern München in the most interesting way possible. “München my throne, this city been worthy,” says the Canadian left-back, rapping on an energetic beat in this tailor-made song to get the fans buzzing. The video shows ‘Phonzie’ in a studio setting with plaques on the wall and a Bayern kit with his name on the back as he rhymes on the mic, eager to win more with the Bavarian side over the next five years. 

Read the full story
Sign up now to get access to this and every premium feature on Champions Journal. You will also get access to member-only competitions and offers. And you get all of that completely free!

Social Media

Harmonious Hoops

Celtic Songs

The award for our favourite social post(s) this issue goes to five-year-old Celtic supporter Keeva Friery and her dad Kevin. The pair have been warming Hoops hearts with their duets of the club’s terrace anthems, amassing millions of views with renditions of songs such as A Team We All Adore and This Is How It Feels To Be Celtic. Despite their narrow play-off loss to Bayern, it’s felt pretty good this season for fans of the Scottish champions, who reached the knockout phase for the first time in 12 years.

Competition

Going green

Adidas

Just before the play-off round began in February, adidas unveiled the new ball for this season’s Champions League knockout phase – the Pro Ball Munich. Its design features distinctive green and copper tones, a nod to the colours of the city’s rooftops, and it celebrates Munich as a gateway to the Bavarian Alps, with the mountains appearing as graphics within the coloured panels alongside more distinctive features of the city. We’ve got one to give away to a lucky winner – so be sure to check out our competitions page and try to snag it for yourself. 

Book

Chasing Salah

Mohamed Salah

As is clear from scoring the fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick against Rangers in 2022, Mohamed Salah does his talking on the pitch. Yet despite intense interest in the two-time African Player of the Year, he remains a largely enigmatic figure. In this book, journalist Simon Hughes looks to fill the gaps in Salah’s story and build a picture of his journey from humble beginnings in the ancient village of Nagrig to becoming a Champions League winner and Liverpool’s ‘Egyptian King’. Chasing Salah presents a detailed account of the myriad factors that have shaped one of the Champions League’s greatest performers.

Music

München my throne

Alphonso Davies

Contract announcements, kit reveals and unveiling videos of new transfers are getting more and more creative by the day. The latest one to catch our eye was when issue 14 cover star Alphonso Davies finally announced he was extending his deal with Bayern München in the most interesting way possible. “München my throne, this city been worthy,” says the Canadian left-back, rapping on an energetic beat in this tailor-made song to get the fans buzzing. The video shows ‘Phonzie’ in a studio setting with plaques on the wall and a Bayern kit with his name on the back as he rhymes on the mic, eager to win more with the Bavarian side over the next five years. 

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