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Just before the summer transfer window closed, Bayern Munich completed the loan signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea. It has since been revealed that the 24-year-old must play more than 45 minutes in at least 40 games for Bayern’s €65 million purchase obligation to take effect – something that looks very unlikely, especially as he is expected to represent Senegal …

FC Barcelona have started the 2025-26 season following a successful campaign last year, with Lamine Yamal emerging as one of the team’s standout stars and helping the club claim multiple domestic trophies. This season, Barcelona’s primary goal is the UEFA Champions League. However, the club has suffered a major squad setback, as one of Yamal’s key teammates is now expected …

Lionel Messi has transformed Major League Soccer since his arrival at Inter Miami in 2023, not only with his records on the field but also in how the league has grown as a global brand. However, a former MLS and D.C. United has slammed both the Argentine legend and the Herons with a blunt message: “The club is a disaster.” …

This Tuesday, AC Milan were aiming to extend their winning streak carried over from recent Serie A matches — this time in the second round of the Coppa Italia. Their opponent: Lecce. And once again, Christian Pulisic stepped up to deliver a moment of magic. Massimiliano Allegri’s team had suffered a tough blow at the start of the Serie A …

Franco Mastantuono scored his first goal for Real Madrid as the Spanish side visited Levante for Matchday 6 of the 2025-26 La Liga season on Tuesday. The Argentine teenager’s goal pushed him past Vinicius Junior in the list of youngest foreign goalscorers in club history, raising the question of who holds the top spot. After receiving a pass from Vinicius, …

Last season, Bo Henriksen’s side were largely spared serious fitness concerns, but their luck appears to have turned. With fixtures beginning to pile up across three competitions, Mainz are treading carefully. Stefan Bell, Nadiem Amiri and Robin Zentner are all being eased through the week, with the club unable to afford further setbacks.  The biggest blow came on Monday when …

Alejandro Grimaldo was heavily linked with a move away from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer transfer window. However, unlike many of his now former teammates, such as Jonathan Tah and Florian Wirtz, the Spanish left-back chose to stay. In an interview with Sky Germany (via Sport.de), Grimaldo admitted that he did indeed consider leaving the BayArena. “I did think about …

This week’s clash marks the beginning of Freiburg’s third European campaign in four years – a sign of the club’s growing presence on the continental stage.  Julian Schuster guided his team to a fifth-place finish in the Bundesliga last term, earning qualification for this year’s Europa League.  The start to the current league season was shaky. Heavy defeats against Augsburg …

1. FC Union Berlin coach Steffen Baumgart has been handed a one-game ban after his sending off against Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend.  Baumgart was sent off for throwing a paper ball onto the pitch, and the German Football Association (DFB) also reviewed an incident in which he showed his middle finger. However, since he apologised and the DFB sports …

Four teams are tied on seven points at the top of the Frauen-Bundesliga after three rounds. Bayern’s perfect record came to an end unexpectedly, while Köln are still waiting for their first point of the season. Carl Zeiss Jena only had ten points last season, but they challenged the top teams at the start of this term. Following a narrow …

Bayern Munich will have to manage without Jonas Urbig for the time being. The German champions confirmed on Tuesday that the goalkeeper has sustained a torn adductor muscle. According to Bild, the 22-year-old is expected to be out for around three weeks. Urbig, Bayern’s back-up to Manuel Neuer, has made one appearance this season – in the DFB-Pokal clash with …

Pep Guardiola lightened the mood on the touchline during Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, sharing an unusual moment with fourth official Craig Pawson. City had taken an early lead through Erling Haaland’s ninth-minute strike and looked on course for victory before the Gunners struck back late on. In the closing stages, Guardiola found himself in …

Wayne Rooney’s glittering spell at Manchester United produced five Premier League titles, a Champions League crown and a haul of unforgettable goals. But according to the club’s record scorer, the secret ingredient behind Sir Alex Ferguson’s dominant side wasn’t tactics or training – it was playing on the PlayStation. Speaking on his BBC podcast The Wayne Rooney Show, the 38-year-old …

Even though Liverpool are on a six-game winning streak in all competitions, Florian Wirtz has faced criticism for his early performances at his new club. Having joined from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported record-breaking €133 million fee (including add-ons), expectations are naturally high. And with Wirtz yet to register a goal or assist for the Reds in a competitive game, …

Werder Bremen captain Marco Friedl is a doubt for Friday’s Bundesliga clash against Bayern Munich. According to DeichStube, the 27-year-old centre-back was forced to leave Tuesday’s training session early after experiencing discomfort in his left knee.  Friedl has already struggled with knee issues this season and missed Werder’s 3-3 draw with Bayer Leverkusen as a result. Meanwhile, Samuel Mbangula, who …