2. Bundesliga Live: Matchday 24 Conference — and more

The 2. Bundesliga will feature all matches from matchday 24 broadcast live in the conference on February 27, 2026. Fans can tune in at 18:30 to catch all the action from the German second division.

The conference format allows viewers to follow multiple games simultaneously, making it an exciting opportunity for football enthusiasts to stay updated on all the matches happening during matchday 24.

Liverpool’s Next Chapter After Salah: Hughes Draws Up Forward Shortlist

Liverpool have spent the better part of a decade living in the slipstream of Mohamed Salah’s brilliance, and the thought of life after him still feels faintly unreal. Yet football, as it always does, moves on. According to the original source Sport France, sporting director Richard Hughes has identified a “five-man shortlist” of Salah replacements should the Egyptian King depart Anfield this summer.

The suggestion is that bids from Saudi Arabia could tempt Liverpool into a decision that once felt unthinkable. And while Salah’s contract remains lucrative, form, age and the ruthless arithmetic of squad evolution mean succession planning is not merely sensible, it is essential.

Liverpool Weigh Salah Replacements

No player of Salah’s stature is replaced in the literal sense. You do not swap a talisman who delivered goals like clockwork for another with a neat price tag and expect history to repeat itself. Liverpool are instead searching for attacking profiles who can redefine the right flank in their own image.

Michael Olise is a name that is expected to be at the top of the list, yet attention also turns to younger options capable of growth within Arne Slot’s system. The article claims Hughes has a “Plan B” featuring names that blend flair with potential resale value. Liverpool’s recruitment model is not sentimental; it is forensic. They seek players who can press, carry the ball at pace, and produce in tight spaces.

Replacing Salah is not merely tactical. It is emotional, commercial, cultural. Anfield has watched legends leave before – from Kenny Dalglish’s playing days to Steven Gerrard’s farewell. Each time, the club endured because identity runs deeper than any one name.

Diomande and Barcola Options on Radar

Among the Salah replacements under discussion, two names stand out for their raw, explosive promise: Diomande and Barcola.

Yan Diomande, only 19, is said to be well established as a Liverpool target. His pace and directness fit the Premier League’s tempo, and his ceiling is vast. He is not the finished article, but Liverpool have rarely bought perfection; they buy possibility.

Bradley Barcola, meanwhile, offers a different appeal. The France international has struggled for consistent starts at Paris Saint-Germain, yet flashes of brilliance suggest a winger waiting for a stage. As reported by Anfield Watch, Barcola “might be a more achievable target” given his desire for minutes.

These are not glamour signings in the old sense. They are investments in tomorrow. Liverpool know that wide forwards must do more than dribble; they must press defenders, recover possession, and keep the tempo honest. Diomande and Barcola fit that modern template.

Doue Brings Creativity to Shortlist

Desire Doue has long been admired by Liverpool scouts, dating back to his Rennes days. His inclusion among the Salah replacements underlines the club’s fascination with versatile attackers who can drift between lines.

Injury interruptions have limited his starts this season, but the Frenchman’s technique and vision are beyond doubt. Doue’s capacity to play centrally or wide offers tactical flexibility that Slot values. If Liverpool are to reinvent their attack, they need players who can unlock defences in multiple ways.

Doue represents imagination. Barcola offers thrust. Diomande provides youth and fearlessness. Each carries risk, but risk is inherent in renewal.

Transfer Strategy Signals Post-Salah Era

This shortlist tells a broader story. Liverpool are not panicking; they are planning. Hughes has inherited a squad in transition and must balance finances with ambition.

Saudi Pro League clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Qadsiah remain keen on Salah. If the bids arrive, Liverpool will weigh legacy against opportunity. No club survives by clinging to yesterday.

Yet whatever comes next, Salah’s imprint will endure. His goals lifted Liverpool to European glory and domestic triumph. The next wave must write their own chapter.

Football rarely grants fairy-tale endings. It demands reinvention, courage and foresight. Liverpool have built an empire on those principles before. Now, with Diomande and Barcola, Doue and others in view, they prepare to do it again.

The 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga will see Dynamo Dresden host SV Darmstadt 98 on 27 February 2026 at 18:30. Live commentary will be provided by reporter Jeremias Diel.

Earlier this week, Tennessee’s TSSAA adopted the one-time transfer rule, signed into law by Governor Bill Lee via Senate Bill 16, allowing student-athletes in the Volunteer State to become immediately eligible to compete after transferring schools one time without requiring a change of address.

Louisiana’s LHSAA proposed something similar at their convention in New Orleans on Thursday, but principals and administrators around the state decided to hold off on making such a move like their neighbors to the north.

According to a report by the Crescent City Sports, the one-time transfer bylaw was voted down by 82 percent of the 346 that voted on the measure. Of the principals and authorized representatives that casted their votes on the LHSAA proposal, 287 voted against and 59 in favor of the one-time transfer rule.

“I am not for it. I am wholeheartedly against it,” Barbe principal Troy Fontenot said via a GeauxPreps.com report. “We have voted this down the last two years, I believe. This is something that would probably benefit my school, but my biggest concern is the small schools. I can see it, ‘Why don’t you come be part of this program, you’re gonna get more publicity.’ You’re gonna kill smaller schools, and I can’t vote for that.”

Student-athletes transferring for athletic purposes has become a major sticking point, especially among schools down in the Southeast United States specifically.

Florida’s FHSAA rules allow student-athletes in full-time virtual, charter, or home education programs to participate in athletics at their zoned public school or through district-approved controlled open enrollment. The FHSAA is currently working with Florida legislation on a bill that would end student-athletes transferring and becoming eligible instantly during the season.

Over in South Carolina, legislators are looking to disband the 113-year old South Carolina High School League (SCHSL) as the state’s governing body over K-12 sports due to the lack of changes when it comes to additional safety measures and fair handling of student-athlete transfers tied to eligibility requirements around the state.

“Many of our state associations are facing a rising number of transfer requests for athletic purposes, which is where the line must be drawn,” National Federation of High Schools CEO Karissa Niehoff said via the GeauxPreps.com report. 

“Transfer rules must protect academics, provide opportunities for students, promote school and team unity, and a community-based experience. Transferring solely for athletic purposes should not be a part of high school sports.”

With growing pressure every year on states by lawmakers on loosening transfer bylaws, it seems more like a matter of when, not if, every state will begin having more advantageous rules geared toward student-athlete transfers. The LHSAA is just one of many states fighting an uphill battle that it will likely deal with on an annual basis.

How to Follow Louisiana High School Football

For Louisiana high school football fans looking to keep up with scores around the nation, staying updated on the action is now easier than ever with the Rivals High School Scoreboard. This comprehensive resource provides real-time updates and final scores from across the state, ensuring you never miss a moment of the Friday night frenzy. From nail-biting finishes to dominant performances, the Rivals High School Scoreboard is your one-stop destination for tracking all the high school football excitement across Louisiana.