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With FC Barcelona’s Marc-André ter Stegen sidelined again with a long-term injury, speculation has emerged over whether Manuel Neuer could come out of international retirement to represent Germany at the 2026 World Cup.

Six games into the Bundesliga season, Borussia Dortmund remain unbeaten and sit second, four points behind reigning champions Bayern Munich.

Borussia Mönchengladbach interim coach Eugen Polanski has confirmed that he will remain in charge until further notice.

Expectations were huge when Florian Wirtz completed a record-breaking move to Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen over the summer, but the German international has had a stumbling start in England.

With the sixth matchday of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season in the books, Bulinews Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff has selected his Team of the Week, which lines up in a 4-1-4-1 formation:

Lionel Messi has continued to rewrite history since joining Inter Miami in 2023, and the Argentine superstar has now reached another milestone — 100 goal contributions in just 80 appearances for the club. Achieving that feat in such a short span has inevitably drawn comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo’s record at Al Nassr.

Luka Modrić has been AC Milan’s most high-profile addition from the 2025 summer transfer window. After building a legendary career at Real Madrid, the Croatian maestro is now looking to extend his legacy in Italy. Having the opportunity to share the pitch with him, USMNT star Christian Pulisic opened up about the impact Modrić’s arrival has had—not only on his career but also on his family.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have been the two defining figures of 21st-century soccer, fueling a never-ending debate over who is the greatest player of all time. Adding more weight to that discussion, former teammate of both legends at Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, Keylor Navas, has shared his thoughts on the matter.

SC Freiburg failed to score for the first time this season with their goalless draw at Borussia-Park. Johan Manzambi, who scored a 90th-minute winner when the two teams last met, changed the trajectory of the game after coming on for the second-half.

Eugen Polanski’s Bundesliga debut was a promising draw away at Bayer Leverkusen. However, the former midfielder faced a reality check the following week with half a dozen goals conceded in 50 minutes against Eintracht Frankfurt. Hence, they had to improve on their defensive performance when Freiburg came to town.

AC Milan traveled to the Allianz Stadium for Matchday 6 of the 2025–26 Serie A season to face Juventus in a crucial battle at the top of the table. With the chance to break the deadlock, Christian Pulisic stepped up for the Rossoneri but missed a penalty that could have changed the game.

Mainz succumbed to a heavy 4-0 defeat in Hamburg, a result that underlined the size of the task facing Bo Henriksen’s side as they head into the international break sitting 16th, with just one win from their opening six fixtures.

The arrival of Kylian Mbappé in La Liga has been more than a high-profile transfer — it’s been a statement of dominance. The French superstar has shattered expectations, proving why many consider him the heir to Cristiano Ronaldo’s throne in world football. His latest achievement cements that legacy: Mbappé has become the fastest player since Ronaldo to reach 40 goals in La Liga, doing so in just 42 matches.

FC Barcelona were stunned at the Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium as Sevilla dominated the La Liga leaders with a commanding 4-1 victory — a result that ended a 10-year streak. Following the defeat, Barca star Pedri took the opportunity to send a strong message to his teammates.

Borussia Mönchengladbach and SC Freiburg had different targets ahead of the last game of matchday 6. The hosts were presented with a chance of getting out of the relegation places with a less dramatic night than last week's 6-4 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.