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After agreeing personal terms with Nick Woltemade over the summer, Bayern Munich ultimately pulled out of negotiations with his club at the time, VfB Stuttgart, as they were unwilling to meet the asking price. Bayern supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has now confirmed that he was one of the critical voices. “I said: we’re entering figures that I no longer …

Borussia Dortmund are aiming to extend the contracts of key duo Karim Adeyemi and Nico Schlotterbeck beyond 2027. BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl offered insight into the ongoing negotiations during an interview on ZDF’s Aktuelles Sportstudio. “Of course, we’ll have to stretch ourselves for players like these,” Kehl said. “Karim is one of them, also Nico Schlotterbeck. We have a …

After joining Eintracht Frankfurt from 1. FC Nürnberg in the summer of 2024, Can Uzun needed time to settle into the Bundesliga and adjust to his new surroundings. Now, at 19, the forward has emerged as a key figure, scoring six goals and providing four assists in his first seven appearances of the season. As Eintracht’s managing director for sport …

Inter Miami are among the few Major League Soccer sides still in contention for the top spots in the regular season as the 2025 Supporters’ Shield race heats up. With the Herons defending last year’s trophy, head coach Javier Mascherano set the record straight for Lionel Messi’s team about what it will take to compete for the title. Toronto FC …

Lamine Yamal claimed the Kopa Trophy for the second straight year in 2025, edging out PSG’s rising star Désiré Doué despite the Frenchman helping his club lift the UEFA Champions League. Now, the reported votes from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the award have come to light. Presented during the Ballon d’Or ceremony, the Kopa Trophy is awarded annually …

Lamine Yamal made his return for FC Barcelona and once again proved decisive, helping secure three points against Real Sociedad on Matchday 6 of La Liga. After the match, head coach Hansi Flick made his stance clear on the star’s reintegration into the squad. In his first appearance of the month, Yamal began on the bench as Flick looked to …

AC Milan faced their first major test of the 2025-26 Serie A campaign as they hosted Napoli at San Siro under head coach Massimiliano Allegri. After taking an early lead, USMNT star Christian Pulisic doubled the advantage with a brilliant finish to make it 2-0. Pulisic made his presence felt early, playing a decisive role in Milan’s opener. Just three …

Hamburg began the evening confidently, enjoying early possession and forcing the game’s first corner. Yet their bright start was abruptly interrupted when Union were awarded a penalty in the ninth minute. After a loose ball fell to Diogo Leite on the edge of the box, the defender skipped past Rayan Philippe and was pulled down, leaving the referee little choice. …

Looking to quieten a buoyant home crowd after Köln’s strong start to life back in the Bundesliga, Stuttgart made four changes from Thursday’s Europa League outing. Chris Führich, Josha Vagnoman, Atakan Karazor and Tiago Tomas all returned to the starting XI. The hosts struck first inside three minutes. Ragnar Ache burst through the middle before slipping a perfectly weighted pass …

FC Barcelona returned to the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium for Matchday 7 of La Liga against Real Sociedad, but one name was notably absent from the lineup. The omission of star forward Raphinha immediately drew attention from fans and media alike. Raphinha winger has been ruled out of the September 28 clash against Real Sociedad after suffering an injury to the …

Union Berlin have won twice and lost twice across their opening four matches in the Bundesliga, and welcome Hamburg to Stadion an der Alten Försterei for the final clash of matchweek five.  HSV secured their first victory since promotion last weekend, and look to carry their form with them to Köpenick. Union Berlin – 3-4-2-1: Rønnow – Doekhi, Querfeld, Leite …

In a Baden-Duell in Breisgau, Freiburg and Hoffenheim were aiming to pick up their third win of the season, with both sides carrying an identical record of two wins and two losses in the Bundesliga. Today’s hosts dispatched Hoffenheim 3-2 in the corresponding fixture back in April, and the visitors were determined to carry on what has been a strong …

With pressure mounting on Stefan Leitl’s future, Hertha delivered another composed away performance – just as they did in Hannover a fortnight ago – claiming a convincing win in Nürnberg that will ease the strain on their head coach for now. Hertha struck immediately, Marten Winkler nodding in at the back post from a Fabian Reese cross inside two minutes. …

Czech international Schick was forced off late in the win against St. Pauli, clutching the back of his leg, sparking initial fears of a long-term absence. Scans have revealed that Schick has avoided a more serious structural injury, with the club confirming that it was “only” a fascia injury. As a result, Schick will miss the upcoming Champions League clash …

Newly-promoted Köln have had an excellent start to the season, and welcome Stuttgart to RheinEnergieStadion with the hopes of further cementing their place in the top half of the Bundesliga.  After a shaky start to the campaign, Stuttgart have since responded perfectly with a win against St. Pauli in the Bundesliga and a Europa League win against Celta Vigo. The …