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Bundesliga news

Rumor FC AugsburgSunderland make last-minute offer for Augsburg star
Transfer Eintracht FrankfurtHugo Larsson completes Fulham switch
Rumor German footballBirmingham forward Marvin Ducksch’s Valencia move collapses in bizarre deadline-day twist
Rumor Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt abandon Kalimuendo deal over Nottingham Forest price tag
Match report Borussia DortmundDortmund crush fifth-tier side HEBC Hamburg to book DFB-Pokal progression
Transfer 1. FC Köln Confirmed: Borna Sosa joins Köln on loan from Crystal Palace
Transfer Mainz 05Mainz send centre-back to the United States
Transfer RB LeipzigRB Leipzig confirm El Aynaoui signing
Rumor VfB StuttgartVagnoman and Leweling set to stay at Stuttgart after Hull City and Roma moves fall through
Rumor Schalke 04“Done deal”: South Korean star Hwang set to join Schalke from Wolves
Transfer Borussia DortmundOfficial: Arsenal’s Ethan Nwaneri joins Borussia Dortmund on season-long loan
Transfer Borussia MönchengladbachKühn completes Gladbach switch
Rumor Mainz 05Mainz reject €30m Sano bid amid links to Liverpool, Newcastle and Crystal Palace
Transfer Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen unveil Guéla Doué as new signing
Transfer FC AugsburgOfficial: Augsburg sign Man City defender Bah on initial loan deal
Rumor Eintracht FrankfurtLeeds United reach agreement to sign Bahoya from Eintracht Frankfurt
Transfer German national teamOfficial: Juventus take Woltemade on loan from Newcastle
HSVHSV complete loan signing of David Møller Wolfe from Wolverhampton
Transfer Werder BremenMbangula leaves Bremen to join Bologna as Njinmah joins Stage on injury list

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Match days

Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 1
Post-match reaction Augsburg & SchalkeAugsburg star Kade sends message to Jürgen Klopp after win against Schalke
Post-match reaction Augsburg & SchalkeSchalke’s Karius reflects on 3-0 defeat: “Augsburg deserved to win”
Match report Augsburg & SchalkeSchalke’s Bundesliga comeback ends in disappointment at Augsburg
FC Schalke 04Edin Džeko makes his Bundesliga comeback
Borussia DortmundBVB confirm horror injury: Giannis Konstantelias out for months
Post-match reaction Freiburg & BremenPost-match reactions: Freiburg stars celebrate 4-1 win while Friedl calls for improvement
Post-match reaction Werder BremenFüllkrug: “We still need to find ourselves as a team!”
Match report Freiburg & BremenSuzuki hat-trick fires Freiburg to 4-1 win over Bremen
Preview Augsburg & SchalkeConfirmed lineups: FC Augsburg vs. FC Schalke 04
Preview Freiburg & BremenConfirmed lineups: SC Freiburg vs. Werder Bremen
Post-match reaction RB Leipzig “I will never forget this day” – Demichelis delighted after winning Bundesliga debut as RB Leipzig coach
Post-match reaction Borussia Dortmund Dortmund fear serious knee injury for star signing Konstantelias
Post-match reaction Eintracht Frankfurt "It’s good for my head" – Ebnoutalib reacts to hat-trick against Union
Preview FC Augsburg vs. FC Schalke 04 preview: Relegation fighters close opening ...
Post-match reaction Bayer 04 Leverkusen Tapsoba takes responsibility after Leverkusen's shock defeat to Elversberg
Match report Borussia Dortmund, HSVDortmund start with comfortable win over HSV despite injury scare and red card
Match report Mainz, PaderbornMainz and Paderborn contest first goalless draw of the season
Borussia Dortmuind, HSVConfirmed Lineups: Borussia Dortmund vs. Hamburger SV
Match report 1.FC Köln & TSG HoffenheimDallinga's debut double delivers victory for Köln over Hoffenheim
Match report RB Leipzig & Borussia MönchengladbachGladbach no match on the road against rampant RB Leipzig
Match report Elversberg, Bayer LeverkusenDebutants Elversberg stun Leverkusen with historic win
Mainz, PaderbornConfirmed Lineups: 1. FC Mainz 05 vs. SC Paderborn 07
1.FC Union Berlin & Eintracht FrankfurtConfirmed lineups: 1.FC Union Berlin vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Köln, HoffenheimConfirmed Lineups: 1. FC Köln vs. TSG Hoffenheim

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 1
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga Fantasy Show – Matchday 1: Rule changes, must-haves, differentials & listener questions
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: The ultimate guide to the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football BundesligaBundesliga predicted lineups 2026/27: Matchday 1 starting XIs
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Strikers to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Midfielders to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Defenders to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: Goalkeepers to consider for the start of the 2026/27 season
Fantasy Football FantasyBundesliga 2026/27 set-piece and penalty takers
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 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

German Teams in Europe

FC Bayern, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, StuttgartChampions League: Thursday night action for Bayern, Familiar opponents for Dortmund, Leipzig and Stuttgart face debutants on MD1
SC FreiburgConference League draw: SC Freiburg discover league phase opponents
Hoffenheim, Bayer LeverkusenEuropa League draw: Hoffenheim and Leverkusen discover league phase opponents
Match report SC FreiburgFreiburg defeat Motherwell 7-2 on aggregate to book Conference League spot
Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, VfB StuttgartChampions League draw: Bayern, Dortmund, Leipzig and Stuttgart discover league phase opponents
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. Motherwell FC
Preview SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs. Motherwell FC Conference League preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Match report SC FreiburgConference League: Ginter shines in Freiburg’s comeback victory over Motherwell
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: Motherwell FC vs. SC Freiburg
Preview 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”

DFB-Pokal

FC BayernUrbig to replace Neuer in goal against Osnabrück, Kompany confirms
FC BayernKompany gives Musiala update ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
FC BayernReport gives fresh update on Jamal Musiala ahead of DFB-Pokal trip to Osnabrück
Match report DFB-PokalSchalke dominate but need extra time and superstar Džeko to overcome Halle
Match report DFB-PokalHSV's 16-year-old sensation steals the show in DFB-Pokal victory against Verl
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal lineups: Hallescher FC vs. FC Schalke 04
Match report DFB-PokalKöln survive Würzburg scare as Jóhannesson seals comeback win
Preview DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Altglienicke vs. VfL Wolfsburg
Preview HSV, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: SC Verl vs. Hamburger SV
Preview Köln, DFB-PokalConfirmed DFB-Pokal Lineups: Würzburger Kickers vs. 1. FC Köln
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bundesliga’s perfect record continues, Heidenheim and St. Pauli are out
Match report RB LeipzigDFB-Pokal: RB Leipzig advance after comfortable victory at Moselstadion
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hertha and Nürnberg maintain perfect starts with penalty shootout wins
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Wimmer and Onyeka score debut braces as Hoffenheim and Elversberg advance
Match report DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Hannover seal record victory with 9-1 rout of Hemelingen at Weserstadion
Match report Werder BremenDFB-Pokal: Füllkrug and Reis score debut goals for Bremen in Hamburg
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
Match report Bayer Leverkusen, Augsburg, DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal: Bayer Leverkusen and Augsburg progress with strong second-half performances
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

German National Team

German national teamRüdiger confirms international retirement
German national teamRüdiger reportedly set to retire from German national team to focus on Real Madrid
DFBReport: Jürgen Klopp plans Germany call-up for Said El Mala
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

Long reads

Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
Analysis/Commentary BundesligaBundesliga 2026/27 guide: In-depth team previews ahead of the new season
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

Exclusive interviews

Editor's pick SV Elversberg"We don't fear anybody" – How underdogs Elversberg plan to survive the Bundesliga on their own terms
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 Dortmund​EXCLUSIVE: "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

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