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Nicolas Jackson made his first start for Bayern Munich in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Hoffenheim but was substituted around the hour mark after struggling to make a significant impact. After the match, Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl acknowledged that the 24-year-old will need time to reach his best at his new club, while praising his attitude. “He has …

The interest in Rômulo was huge over the summer, with clubs from several countries, including England, chasing the 23-year-old Brazilian striker. Ultimately, however, he chose to join RB Leipzig from Göztepe – and in an interview with Leipziger Volkszeitung, he has explained why. “I think it’s because of the club’s philosophy and mentality,” Rômulo said.  “Behind us is the club’s …

Towards the end of the summer transfer window, Bilal El Khannouss moved from English Championship side Leicester City to VfB Stuttgart. After two appearances for his new club, the 21-year-old has shared his first impressions of football in Germany. “Football in England is different – the intensity is higher, everything happens a bit faster,” El Khannouss told Bild.  “That’s the …

Dayot Upamecano is out of contract at the end of the season, and Bayern Munich are naturally keen to avoid losing him on a free transfer. The problem for the club is that the French international is in a very strong negotiating position. According to Abendzeitung, Upamecano is demanding a higher salary, seeing himself positioned between €15–20 million annually.  Currently, …

With his contract expiring in the summer of 2026, Julian Brandt’s future at Borussia Dortmund remains uncertain. According to Caughtoffside, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Tottenham Hotspur are all monitoring the midfielder’s situation with a view to making a move in January. If Dortmund choose not to extend Brandt’s contract, January will be their final chance to secure a transfer …

Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Jens Castrop may have to put his club career on hold at some point. Born in Germany to a German father and a South Korean mother, the 22-year-old switched his international allegiance to South Korea in August. As a result, he could face a call-up for mandatory military service in South Korea, according to Bild. “I’m in …

After the 30 nominees were announced in August, the 2025 Ballon d’Or, awarded to the world’s best footballer, was handed out on Monday evening. Paris Saint-Germain’s Ousmane Dembélé claimed first place ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and his PSG teammate Vitinha. Three Bundesliga players made the shortlist, but finished further down. Harry Kane (FC Bayern) came in 13th, Serhou Guirassy …

Ousmane Dembélé has taken the soccer world by storm with a breakout season at Paris Saint-Germain, one that saw him lift the 2025 Ballon d’Or ahead of several top stars, most notably runner-up Lamine Yamal. As the French forward claimed the sport’s most prestigious individual honor, Lionel Messi sent a heartfelt message to his former teammate. Dembélé has often admitted …

Christian Pulisic played the hero for AC Milan in their weekend clash against Udinese, scoring twice to lead the Rossoneri to a crucial away win in the 2025-26 Serie A season. Beyond his match-winning performance, Pulisic also etched his name into the history books by surpassing a milestone held by a USMNT legend. With Milan chasing points to climb into …

Ousmane Dembele has emerged as the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or following a breakthrough 2024-25 season in which he excelled both individually and collectively with Paris Saint-Germain. After the ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet, his French national team teammate Kylian Mbappé shared a heartfelt 10-word message congratulating the Ballon d’Or winner. PSG dominated European football last season, winning …

Aitana Bonmatí has taken the women’s soccer scene by storm over the past few years, becoming one of the most important and decisive players for both FC Barcelona and Spain’s national team. The midfielder has now made history again by winning the 2025 Women’s Ballon d’Or, joining an exclusive club alongside Lionel Messi and a French legend. With the UEFA …

Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or after an outstanding 2024-25 season with Paris Saint-Germain, a campaign highlighted by lifting the UEFA Champions League trophy. With the forward receiving the prestigious accolade, France has now matched a historic record previously held only by Lionel Messi’s Argentina. The Ballon d’Or, created in 1956 by France Football, …

For years, Ousmane Dembélé was seen as a player with flashes of brilliance but lacking consistency. Tonight in Paris, at the Théâtre du Châtelet, he may have silenced all doubts: the PSG winger is the winner of the 2025 Ballon d’Or, capping off the best season of his career. And in doing so, he follows in the footsteps of Lionel …

Ousmane Dembélé will be a major absence for Paris Saint-Germain in one of the most important fixtures of the French season. On Matchday 5 of Ligue 1 2025-26, PSG visit Olympique de Marseille in Le Classique, scheduled for Monday, September 22, at 3:00 PM ET at the iconic Stade Vélodrome. The French winger is sidelined with a serious hamstring injury, …

A few years ago, Harry Kane made the decision to leave Tottenham and join Bayern Munich, where he has enjoyed great success so far. Despite this, the 32-year-old striker has consistently been linked with a move back to England, but Germany and Bayern legend Lothar Matthäus believes he should remain in Germany. “There is constant speculation that Kane might return …