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Fantasy Football FantasyBest budget picks for your 2026/27 Fantasy Bundesliga squad

Fantasy Football Fantasy BundesligaWhy Fantasy Bundesliga managers should start opening the app daily from today

Fantasy Football Fantasy BundesligaFantasy Bundesliga returns for 2026-27: Here's what's new!

Fantasy Football BundesligaBundesliga predicted lineups 2026/27: Matchday 1 starting XIs

Fantasy Football World Cup2026 World Cup predicted lineups: Final and third-place match XIs

Fantasy Football World Cup2026 World Cup: Predicted semi-final lineups

Fantasy Football World Cup2026 World Cup: Predicted quarter-final lineups

Fantasy Football World CupWorld Cup: Predicted lineups for the Round of 16

Fantasy Football World CupWorld Cup: Predicted lineups for the Round of 32

Fantasy Football World CupWorld Cup 2026: Predicted lineups for all 48 teams on Matchday 3

Fantasy Football World CupPredicted lineups for all 48 teams at the World Cup – Matchday 2

Fantasy Football German national teamWho takes penalties for Germany? Havertz gives update

Fantasy Football FantasyWorld Cup 2026 Fantasy tips: The 10 best Germany stars to target

Fantasy Football World Cup2026 World Cup free kick and corner kick takers

Fantasy Football World Cup2026 World Cup penalty takers

Fantasy Football World CupPredicted lineups for all 48 teams at the World Cup

Fantasy Football GermanyHow Germany could line up at the World Cup

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 34

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 34

Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 34

Fantasy Football FantasyWatch: Matchday 33 Fantasy Bundesliga show

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 33

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 33

Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 33

Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League semi-final second-leg lineups

German Teams in Europe

Match report SC FreiburgConference League: Ginter shines in Freiburg’s comeback victory over Motherwell

SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: Motherwell FC vs. SC Freiburg

Predicted lineups SC FreiburgMotherwell FC vs. SC Freiburg Conference League preview: Team news and predicted lineups

SC FreiburgFreiburg to meet Motherwell in UEFA Conference League play-offs

Bayern MunichBayern chief feels Arsenal missed "huge opportunity" against "deserving" PSG

FC BayernBayern duo named in the Champions League Team of the Season

Bayern Munich & German National Team“I'm crossing the fingers for Kai" – Kimmich wishes Havertz well for UCL finale

Germany“It hurts” – Nagelsmann on tough call to leave Stuttgart duo out of World Cup squad

Post-match reaction SC FreiburgIgor Matanović thanks Freiburg fans for support: "We really wanted to give them something back"

Post-match reaction SC Freiburg"We didn't manage to trouble them" – Vincenzo Grifo on Freiburg's Europa League final defeat to Aston Villa

Post-match reaction SC FreiburgFrustrated Schuster praises Aston Villa’s perfect display

Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs Aston Villa: Europa League final player ratings

Match report SC FreiburgFreiburg suffer Europa League heartbreak as Emery’s Villa prevail in Istanbul

SC FreiburgConfirmed Europa League Final Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. Aston Villa

SC FreiburgEverton’s Merlin Röhl “proud” of his former Freiburg teammates

SC FreiburgDFB bosses and Julian Nagelsmann travel to Istanbul to support Freiburg

SC FreiburgEmi Martinez praises Noah Atubolu before Europa League final

SC FreiburgUnai Emery: “I’m not Europa League king”

SC FreiburgMaximilian Eggestein admits Freiburg didn’t plan to reach Europa League final

SC FreiburgChristian Günter hails Freiburg’s progress ahead of Europa League final

SC FreiburgJulian Schuster reflects on dream start to coaching career

Preview SC Freiburg UEFA Europa League Final Preview: SC Freiburg vs. Aston Villa

Bayern MunichMatthäus encourages Bayern to trust front-footed approach next season

Champions LeagueBundesliga arbiter Daniel Siebert to referee 2026 Champions League final

Post-match reaction SC FreiburgIgor Matanović: “It was 34,000 against 11 today”

DFB-Pokal

Match report Bayer Leverkusen, Augsburg, DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bayer Leverkusen and Augsburg progress with strong second-half performances

Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SG Sonnenhof Großaspach vs. Arminia Bielefeld

Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: 1860 Munich vs. Holstein Kiel

Preview RB Leipzgi, DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: Eintracht Trier vs. RB Leipzig

Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: Viktoria Köln 1904 vs. 1. FC Nürnberg

Preview DFB-Pokal, Werder BremenConfirmed Lineups: Lüneburger SK Hansa vs. Werder Bremen

Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: Hemelingen vs. Hannover 96

Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: MSV Duisburg vs. SV Elversberg

Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: Saarbrücken vs. Hertha BSC

Preview TSG Hoffenheim, DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: Erzgebirge Aue vs. TSG Hoffenheim

Preview Bayer Leverkusen, DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: SV Wehen Wiesbaden vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Preview FC Augsburg, DFB-PokalConfirmed Lineups: Energie Cottbus vs. FC Augsburg

Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartHoeneß and hattrick hero Pejčinović reflect on first-round win in Rostock

Post-match reaction Karlsruhe SCJung and Broschinski on Karlsruhe's "satisfying" cup win over Münster

Post-match reaction Eintracht FrankfurtHütter content with Frankfurt's "thoroughly deserved" first round win

Match report VfB Stuttgart & Hansa RostockStuttgart thump Pokal opponents Hansa Rostock as Pejčinović nets debut hattrick

Match report 1.FC Kaiserslautern & Waldhof MannheimKaiserslautern snatch Pokal derby victory as Kanaté sinks Waldhof Mannheim

1.FC Kaiserslautern & Waldhof MannheimWaldhof Mannheim-Kaiserslautern cup derby delayed as police intervene

Match report Preußen Münster & Karlsruhe SCKarlsruhe prevent Pokal upset with comeback win over Preußen Münster

Match report Eintracht FrankfurtFrankfurt reach DFB-Pokal second round with 11-goal thrashing of SC St.Tönis

VfB Stuttgart & Hansa RostockConfirmed lineups: FC Hansa Rostock vs. VfB Stuttgart

Eintracht FrankfurtConfirmed lineups: SC St.Tönis 1911/20 vs. Eintracht Frankfurt

Preußen Münster & Karlsruhe SCConfirmed lineups: SC Preußen Münster vs. Karlsruhe SC

1.FC Kaiserslautern & Waldhof MannheimConfirmed lineups: SV Waldhof Mannheim vs. 1.FC Kaiserslautern

Preview frankfurtSC St. Tönis 1911/20 vs. Eintracht Frankfurt DFB-Pokal First Round Preview

German National Team

German national teamUli Hoeneß warns against "messiah" expectations for new Germany coach Klopp

Rumor German National Team & VfB StuttgartKlopp informs Stuttgart of plan to integrate Pejčinović into Germany national team

German National Team"He was sorry" – Baumann's phone call with Nagelsmann over World Cup goalkeeper snub

German national teamWirtz on new Germany coach Klopp: "I'm very excited to meet him"

DFBDFB president Neuendorf blasts Infantino after FIFA investment U-turn

DFBJürgen Klopp yet to decide on Joshua Kimmich's Germany role

DFBKlopp appointment sparks Antonio Rüdiger U-turn on Germany future

DFBRudi Völler predicts bright future for Julian Nagelsmann

German National TeamGalatasaray coach labels it "fashionable" to blame Sané for Germany's demise

Rumor German National Team“I have ideas" – Klopp to ditch Kimmich at right-back and uncover replacement

German National TeamKlopp on the "unimaginable" scenario of being appointed Germany coach

Transfer German National TeamOfficial: Jürgen Klopp announced as Germany national team head coach

German National Team"We don't need to copy Spain" – Lahm on how Germany can rediscover success

German National TeamGermany drop two places to twelfth in latest FIFA world rankings

DFB Deal agreed between DFB and Red Bull for Klopp to become Germany head coach

German National TeamMatthäus, Basler & Hamann demand "real clean-up" of Germany squad

Rumor German National Team"Strung along & false promises" – DFB employee critical of Nagelsmann's dealings with squad

Rumor German National TeamDFB rejects letter enabling Infantino to run for third term as FIFA president

Rumor Borussia MönchengladbachGladbach talent Wael Moyha to represent Morocco over Germany

Rumor German National TeamDFB chiefs hold first negotiations with Jürgen Klopp in New York

Rumor German National TeamMüller believes Klopp can put "the right structures in place" as Germany coach

German national team Jürgen Klopp reveals details of call With Rudi Völler as Germany appointment nears

German National TeamRudi Völler remains as DFB sporting director through to Euro 2028

Rumor German National TeamDFB chief Watzke reveals there are "hurdles to overcome" to make Klopp coach

DFBReport: Klopp to be handed sweeping powers by DFB

Long reads

Analysis/Commentary Borussia MönchengladbachWhat Leeds United fans can expect from Nico Elvedi after Gladbach move

Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return

Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund & 1.FC KölnOpinion: How the pursuit of Said El Mala could alter Borussia Dortmund's future

Analysis/Commentary Frauen-BundesligaBreaking away: Why the Frauen-Bundesliga is taking control of its own future

Analysis/Commentary FC BayernHow Bayern Munich could line up for the 2026/27 season

Analysis/Commentary BundesligaTop 10 Bundesliga transfers of the summer so far

Editor's pick SC FreiburgWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Johan Manzambi as transfer from Freiburg nears completion

Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy

Editor's pick TSG HoffenheimWhat Newcastle fans can expect from Bazoumana Touré as €50m move from Hoffenheim nears completion

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Paraguay: Several disappointing displays in heartbreaking exit

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Ecuador: Lacklustre display as winning run ends

Analysis/Commentary World CupWho replaces Nico Schlotterbeck? Germany’s three options after World Cup blow

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Côte d’Ivoire: Undav stars with brace off the bench

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Curaçao: Who shone in the 7-1 World Cup thrashing?

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs USA: Havertz decisive in scrappy win

Analysis/Commentary German national teamGermany player ratings vs Finland: Undav and Karl shine ahead of World Cup

Analysis/Commentary VfL WolfsburgWolfsburg face major overhaul after first-ever Bundesliga relegation

Analysis/Commentary Bundesliga2025/26 Bundesliga Team of the Season

Analysis/Commentary SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs Aston Villa: Europa League final player ratings

Analysis/Commentary German national teamNagelsmann’s Germany goalkeeper U-turn sparks controversy

Analysis/Commentary Bayern & WolfsburgBayern's Pokal triumph over Wolfsburg confirms changing of the guard in German women's football

Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale

Editor's pick Werder BremenWhy a move to a top club may come too early for Werder Bremen's Karim Coulibaly amid links to Chelsea, Newcastle and PSG

Editor's pick Bayer LeverkusenFrom Ouagadougou to Leverkusen: Edmond Tapsoba’s amazing journey

Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: “I know I will get my game time” – Ørjan Nyland confident he will get his chances after Leipzig return

Editor's pick FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: "Character is more important for us than talent" – Benjamin Weber explains Augsburg's scouting philosophy

Exclusive interview FC AugsburgEXCLUSIVE: Augsburg boss Benjamin Weber confirms “big market” interest in Kömür and Claude-Maurice amid exit talk

Exclusive interview World CupEXCLUSIVE: "He's the perfect coach for England" – Augsburg chief Benjamin Weber backs former boss Tuchel for World Cup glory

Editor's pick FC Schalke 04"I’m thinking about my future every day" – 40-year-old Edin Džeko weighs up next move after Schalke fairy tale

Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat

Exclusive interview RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best

Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: RB Leipzig sensation Yan Diomande “happy and motivated” by interest from Europe’s elite

Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition

Exclusive interview Borussia MönchengladbachINTERVIEW: "I'd love to experience something different at some point" – Joe Scally opens door to Gladbach exit

Exclusive interview FC BayernLahm highlights defensive “danger” for Bayern ahead of PSG showdown

Editor's pick BundesligaPhilipp Lahm "curious" about new German U21 league – but insists senior-level minutes remain key for young players

Editor's pick RB Leipzig“We have to get even better” – CEO Tatjana Haenni on RB Leipzig’s goal to be "best in class" for talent

Editor's pick RB Leipzig"That's our goal" – RB Leipzig must be ready to pounce on Bundesliga title if Bayern falter, says CEO Tatjana Haenni

Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany

Exclusive interview FC Bayern“Not a topic for me” – Philipp Lahm not considering Bayern management role

Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: “The decisive phase is coming now” – Philipp Lahm on Bayern’s bid for a historic treble after Bundesliga title win

Editor's pick Borussia DortmundEXCLUSIVE: "We weren’t doing a good enough job" – Dortmund boss reveals how Club World Cup eye-opener forced a strategy shift

Editor's pick FC IngolstadtINTERVIEW: "I was afraid of closing the door" – Pioneering Ingolstadt coach Sabrina Wittmann on opening a new path for women in football

Editor's pick BundesligaINTERVIEW: "I was always a friend of opening up that rule..." – Jürgen Klinsmann weighs in on 50+1 debate

Exclusive interview FC BayernINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klinsmann hails Harry Kane as "fantastic" and "the best ambassador you could wish for"

Editor's pick Fortuna DüsseldorfEXCLUSIVE: Fortuna Düsseldorf CEO Alexander Jobst speaks out on speculation over his future amid sporting struggles

Editor's pick FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: "At the moment, there's no thought of switching" – Noahkai Banks on choosing between the US and Germany

Exclusive interview FC AugsburgINTERVIEW: USMNT and Augsburg defender Noahkai Banks names favorite club and childhood football idols

Exclusive interview Bundesliga"It's clear we need to change something" – How Jürgen Klopp recently hinted at plans for German U21 league

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