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Michael Olise will get a new contract in Munich as Bayern try to fend off Real Madrid interest in one of their stars.If you enjoy CaughtOffside coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content.The big European transfer news today comes from Spain, where it’s been announced by newspapers close to the club that Real Madrid have given up on their hopes of signing Michael Olise.They have moved on to other targets – namely Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez, in particular. Bayern will be…
Encore Films has acquired worldwide distribution rights outside mainland China to Kung Fu Soccer, Stephen Chow‘s first film as director in seven years and the long-awaited spin-off of his beloved martial-arts-meets-football hit Shaolin Soccer from 2001. The Singapore-based distributor will handle theatrical and related rights across international markets outside the mainland, where the film will be released by Maoyan Entertainment. Release dates are still to be announced. Chow wrote and directed Kung Fu Soccer — covered for the past two years under its announced title, Shaolin Women’s Soccer — but does not appear in it, having stepped back from acting…
Lucélia Santos shakes her head and laughs as though, even today, she’s still trying to comprehend the sheer numbers. But when the Brazilian actress landed in Beijing back in 1985, it was because more than 300 million people had voted for her in the annual China TV Golden Eagle Awards. What’s more, the series Santos had starred in — Escrava Isaura (Isaura: Slave Girl) — had become a cultural sensation in the country at a time when watching TV was still very much a communal experience, with more than 450 million viewers tuning in each week. “I was, to be…
Step inside Shanghai’s sprawling Xujiahui Metro City mall and you’ll find what was once a struggling cinema has been transformed into the spiritual home for Shanghai’s legion of animation fans. There’s evidence to be found when, after riding the escalator to the fifth floor, we’re first met by two cosplaying teenagers perfecting their moves while shooting a dance routine for Douyin. On the ground behind them are bags full of anime-themed collectibles — including some furry little recreations from the hit Chinese animation Nobody — purchased from the scores of toy stores spread out across the complex. Last year the…
Reading Time: 2 minutes The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Savannah Guthrie’s mother has taken another heartbreaking turn. According to a new report from Air Mail, one of the ransom notes allegedly sent by Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers included an apology for the 84-year-old’s death, and it appeared to suggest that her body could be returned in exchange for money. Nancy vanished from her Tucson home on February 1, setting off a massive search effort and an investigation that remains unsolved nearly five months later. A photograph of Nancy Guthrie is seen on a sign that people can leave messages on…
An Open Embrace of AI You didn’t have to wait long to hear or learn about artificial intelligence (AI) at this year’s Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) — the topic was tackled at the opening press conference for festival jurors, and then kept raising its head at panels, no matter what the focus was really supposed to be. SIFF itself embraced the phenomenon, with its AI Backlot initiative showcasing the technology’s uses via filmmaking projects that played out in front of festivalgoers in real time. You could learn first-hand what AI is all about, in terms of filmmaking, and then…
Aston Villa have made it clear that they do not want to sell Morgan Rogers this summer, with the club reportedly only willing to even consider offers well above £100m. According to the Daily Mail, Villa’s owners see Rogers as one of the most valuable young players in English football and believe he belongs in the same price bracket as some of the Premier League’s biggest recent transfers. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY That is bad news for Arsenal and Chelsea, who have…
Barcelona could reportedly look to sell Raphinha to Saudi Arabia in order to finance a permanent move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. According to talkSPORT, the Catalan club may be open to cashing in on Raphinha if a major Saudi offer arrives.That money could then help Barcelona bring Rashford back to the Camp Nou on a permanent basis after his successful loan spell last season. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Rashford made a strong impact in Spain, contributing 14 goals and 14…
Arsenal’s pursuit of Ayyoub Bouaddi has taken a worrying twist, with Real Madrid now showing serious interest in the Lille midfielder. According to journalist Patrick Berger, Real Madrid are very interested in the 18-year-old and sent club representatives, including chief scout Juni Calafat, to watch him closely during Morocco’s World Cup clash with Brazil in New Jersey. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY That is bad news for Arsenal, who have already been working on a move for one of the tournament’s standout young…
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the world of American politics, optics are everything. So when a sitting president makes a big deal out of restoring a beloved landmark ahead of a major historic milestone, he knows exactly what he’s doing. And when said overhaul goes horribly awry, said president knows that he’s about to get brutally roasted across the globe. U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a working session on promoting economic growth with G7 leaders and G7 outreach partners as German Chancellor Friedrich Merz looks on, during the G7 Summit on June 17, 2026 in Evian-les-Bains, France. (Photo by…