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Manuel Neuer and Oliver Baumann have a lot in common. Not only are both goalkeepers playing at the same time, they both left their hometown club (Gelsenkirchen / Freiburg) for another Bundesliga club (Bayern / Hoffenheim) and created a legacy for themselves there.

This Saturday’s match held major significance for AC Milan. They are in search of their best form — something that would allow them to seriously contend for the Serie A title. That’s why Christian Pulisic’s goals in the 3-0 victory over Udinese could be key in reinforcing those ambitions.

Al Nassr are off to a perfect start in the 2025–26 Saudi Pro League season. On Saturday, they secured their third consecutive win — a dominant 5–1 victory over Al Riyadh. Cristiano Ronaldo scored two goals.

Bayern Munich continued their perfect start to the season with a 4-1 victory over Hoffenheim on Saturday.

FC Augsburg slipped to a disappointing 1-4 defeat against Mainz at the WWK-Arena on Saturday afternoon.

RB Leipzig moved up to second in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 victory over 1. FC Köln in Saturday’s late German top-flight fixture.

Werder Bremen were brought back down to earth on Saturday, falling 0-3 at home to SC Freiburg just a week after their emphatic 4-0 victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach.

A pivotal game at the bottom of the table unfolded on Saturday at the Volksparkstadion, where Hamburger SV secured a much-needed 2-1 victory over 1. FC Heidenheim.

Reigning German champions FC Bayern München visited Sinsheim in the state of Baden-Württemberg, looking to maintain their undefeated record through a fourth consecutive match. Vincent Kompany's side, who were the only ones to take nine points from nine in their first three matches, faced Christian Ilzer's TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, who were 2-0-1 and sixth in the current campaign going into today.

In what already felt like a crucial clash between two sides searching for a spark to kickstart their season, Mainz delivered a statement performance - with Kaishu Sano the standout performer.

When Kylian Mbappe finally walked through the doors of the Santiago Bernabeu, Florentino Perez’s long-awaited dream became reality. The Frenchman’s arrival was hailed as a new era for Los Blancos, but not everyone inside the dressing room has been celebrating without reservation. Vinicius Junior, the Brazilian winger once billed as Real Madrid’s next great leader, now finds himself at the center of a storm. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi Pro League monitoring every development, Real Madrid faces a delicate battle to keep one of its biggest stars.

The Champions League victory over Olympique Marseille should have been another night of celebration at the Santiago Bernabeu. Yet instead of basking in the glow of three points secured by Kylian Mbappe’s brace, much of the post-match focus centered on the absence of one of Real Madrid’s brightest stars from the starting lineup. Vinicius Junior began the game on the bench, sparking questions about his relationship with coach Xabi Alonso. To add intrigue, Alonso has now addressed the issue with a seven-word claim that only fuels further debate.

The summer of 2022 marked the beginning of Robert Lewandowski’s love affair with Barcelona. Three years later, the Polish striker has cemented his place as one of the club’s most prolific scorers, notching 101 goals in 147 appearances. Yet, as the 2025-26 season unfolds, uncertainty clouds his future. His contract runs out in less than twelve months, and Barcelona’s sporting director Deco has now offered a cryptic seven-word update that has left fans both puzzled and concerned.

Two decades have passed since Zinedine Zidane’s infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi in Berlin, one of the most dramatic finales in World Cup history. The name Zidane remains etched in soccer folklore, synonymous with genius, artistry, and controversy. Now, remarkably, the Zidane name could return to the World Cup spotlight in 2026. This time, however, it might not be the legendary playmaker himself, but his son, Luca Zidane, who steps onto soccer’s grandest stage.

When the debate turns to the world’s most creative footballers, names like Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembele, and Christian Pulisic inevitably come up. This season, however, a surprising twist has emerged: the Milan winger is outperforming some of the biggest global icons in a crucial metric — one that highlights his growing influence in Serie A and beyond.