By Jonathan Dicks@Jonathan_Dicks

Friedl's suspension reduced to just one game

The DFB have reduced center-back Marco Friedl's suspension to just one game following Werder Bremen's appeal.
New Bremen captain Marco Friedl
New Bremen captain Marco FriedlSilesia711 CC-BY-SA 4.0
Captain Marco Friedl will return against Schalke this weekend after his two-game ban was cut in half by the DFB. Friedl was given a straight red after pulling down countryman and Freiburg's Michael Gregoritsch on Matchday 11.

Director Clemens Fritz said, "We are glad that the sports court came to this verdict and were able to follow our reasoning. The behavior of Michael Gregoritsch, who has shown fair play with his statements, should also be emphasized."

Friedl missed his first league game of the season in Werder's narrow 1-0 win over Hertha BSC on Friday night. He'll likely return to the starting lineup against the other newly-promoted side this weekend.

Bundesliga news

BundesligaEllyes Skhiri set to captain Tunisia in World Cup as Rani Khedira receives call up
2. BundesligaKarlsruhe star omitted from Tunisia’s World Cup squad after bizarre call from his father
Preview Union & AugsburgUnion Berlin vs. Augsburg preview: An outside chance of European qualification
Preview ST. PAULI & WOLFSBURGFC St. Pauli vs. VfL Wolfsburg preview: Relegation derby in Hamburg
World CupGoalkeeper from Germany’s fifth-tier makes Haiti’s World Cup squad
Preview Heidenheim & MainzHeidenheim vs. Mainz 05 preview: Only a win will do for relegation-threatened hosts
Rumor Bayer LeverkusenBrazilian coach added to Leverkusen's list of possible Hjulmand successors
Preview Stuttgart & FrankfurtStuttgart vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Hosts targeting UCL qualification
Bayern Munich & 1.FC KölnKöln shot-stopper Schwäbe "thrilled" with Neuer's new deal at Bayern Munich
FC BayernOfficial: Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich sign one-year contracts
Transfer Mainz 05Official: Mainz and Widmer reach agreement on new deal
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
BundesligaTwo Bundesliga youngsters included in Côte d’Ivoire's World Cup squad

Table

Kickfieber

Match days

Preview ST. PAULI & WOLFSBURGFC St. Pauli vs. VfL Wolfsburg preview: Relegation derby in Hamburg
Preview Freiburg & LeipzigSC Freiburg vs. RB Leipzig preview: European qualification on the line
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 34
FC BayernKompany confirms starts for two Bayern players ahead of Köln match
RB LeipzigOle Werner confirms Raum rest and goalkeeper change for Leipzig's clash with Freiburg
Preview Bayer Leverkusen, HSVBayer 04 Leverkusen vs. Hamburger SV preview: Hosts aim for top-five finish
Preview FC Bayern & 1. FC KölnFC Bayern vs. 1. FC Köln preview: Emotional farewells and World Cup storylines
Preview Gladbach, HoffenheimBorussia Mönchengladbach vs. TSG Hoffenheim preview: Visitors need big win to realise UCL dream
VfL WolfsburgPatrick Wimmer ruled out of Wolfsburg’s relegation showdown with St. Pauli
Borussia MönchengladbachRocco Reitz has played his final game for Gladbach after being ruled out against Hoffenheim
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster slams his players after Freiburg’s reality check
Team of the week BundesligaBundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 33
Post-match reaction Union BerlinMarie-Louise Eta insists players deserve spotlight after her maiden victory
Post-match reaction KölnMarius Bülter shares disappointment after Köln’s defeat in last home game
Post-match reaction FC Bayern, WolfsburgKompany and Urbig understand Belocian’s unsportsmanlike act
Post-match reaction KölnKöln delay decision on permanent coach as Wagner impresses Kessler
Post-match reaction HeidenheimSchmidt praises Ramaj’s team spirit as Feller “happy to play”
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany criticizes versatile Bayern youngster
Post-match reaction KölnMan City loanee missed Köln’s last home game with disciplinary measure
Post-match reaction HeidenheimFrank Schmidt believes in Heidenheim’s chances of survival
Post-match reaction HeidenheimJan Schöppner: “Nobody believed in us anymore”
Post-match reaction Hamburger SVTottenham loanee Luka Vušković “99.9 percent” sure he’ll leave HSV
Match report Mainz 05, Union BerlinLate goals hand Marie-Louise Eta’s first Bundesliga win in Mainz
Match report Köln , HeidenheimSchöppner and Ibrahimović keep Heidenheim’s survival hopes alive in Köln

Fantasy Football

Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 34
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 34
Fantasy Football FantasyWatch: Matchday 33 Fantasy Bundesliga show
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 34
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
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 32
Fantasy Football Champions LeaguePredicted Champions League semi-final first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 31
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 31
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 31
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 30
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final second-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football BundesligaPredicted Bundesliga lineups: Starting XIs for Matchday 29
Fantasy Football FC BayernPredicted Champions League quarter-final first-leg lineups
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga: Scout squads for Matchday 28
Fantasy Football FantasyFantasy Bundesliga tips: 10 players to consider for Matchday 28

German Teams in Europe

Champions LeagueBundesliga arbiter Daniel Siebert to referee 2026 Champions League final
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgIgor Matanović: “It was 34,000 against 11 today”
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgTearful Schuster hails Freiburg fans after historic night
BundesligaOfficial: Spain beat Germany for extra Champions League spot
Match report SC FreiburgFreiburg reach first-ever European final with perfect home record
SC FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: SC Freiburg vs. SC Braga
FC Bayern"He spoke with the Portuguese players..." – Bayern boss raises concerns over refereeing after controversial calls
Post-match reaction FC BayernHarry Kane reflects on "tough" Champions League exit to PSG
Post-match reaction FC BayernBayern CEO questions referee João Pinheiro after Champions League exit against PSG
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKimmich and Tah "still believe this team can win the Champions League"
Post-match reaction FC BayernKompany on controversial refereeing decisions: “Nothing went our way”
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichEnrique, Neves & Kvaratskhelia label Bayern test "the hardest one of the season"
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichLaimer frustrated by "really strange" refereeing calls against PSG
FC BayernPSG defender named UEFA Player of the Match as Bayern crash out of the Champions League
Post-match reaction FC BayernManuel Neuer: "We didn't have the killer instinct in attack"
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: How the German champions fared at Allianz Arena
Match report Bayern MunichDembélé delivers for PSG as Bayern's Champions League dreams evaporate
Bayern MunichThomas Müller urges Bayern fans to make "the best football atmosphere" against PSG
Bayern MunichConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain
Bayern MunichCrowd trouble on U-Bahn arises in Munich prior to Bayern-PSG duel
Preview SC FreiburgSC Freiburg vs. SC Braga preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayern MunichMunich evokes "great memories" for Luis Enrique and reigning champions PSG
Bayern MunichSalihamidžić and Rummenigge "firmly believe" Bayern see off PSG
Bayern MunichKompany on PSG rematch: "I think the fans believe we can do it"
Bayern MunichTah feels "it makes no sense" for Bayern to adopt defensive approach to beat PSG

DFB-Pokal

Match report WOLFSBURG & BAYERNDominant Bayern performance to win third DFB-Pokal Frauen title
DFB-Pokal FrauenConfirmed Women’s DFB-Pokal Final Lineups: FC Bayern Frauen vs. VfL Wolfsburg Frauen
Preview Bayern, Wolfsburg DFB-Pokal Frauen Final preview: FC Bayern Frauen vs. VfL Wolfsburg Frauen
Bayern Munich & VfB StuttgartFreund and Wohlgemuth look ahead to "difficult" Bayern-Stuttgart Pokal final
DFB-PokalGerman Football Association announce referee for DFB-Pokal final between Bayern and Stuttgart
Post-match reaction SC FreiburgJulian Schuster on Freiburg's cruel Pokal exit: “It is tough to take"
Post-match reaction StuttgartSebastian Hoeneß: “I’m super happy”
Post-match reaction VfB StuttgartUndav and Stiller on "dramatic" cup semi-final triumph over Freiburg
Match report Stuttgart, FreiburgStuttgart reach DFB-Pokal final after extra-time victory over Freiburg
Stuttgart, FreiburgConfirmed Lineups: VfB Stuttgart vs. SC Freiburg
Post-match reaction Bayern Munich"It's looking good" – Neuer hints at positive contract talks after Pokal semi-final triumph
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKompany on the "tremendous gift" of guiding Bayern back to a Berlin cup final
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKane on semi-final success: “It was a top performance from start to finish"
Match report Bayern Munich & Bayer LeverkusenKane and Diaz strike to secure Bayern's Pokal final ticket as Leverkusen bow out
Bayern Munich & Bayer LeverkusenConfirmed lineups: Bayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich
Preview VfB Stuttgart, SC FreiburgVfB Stuttgart vs. SC Freiburg DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayer LeverkusenHjulmand on semi-final with Bayern: "We need to be very precise and sharp"
VfB StuttgartStuttgart defender set to miss DFB-Pokal semi-final after injury setback
Preview Bayern Munich & Bayer LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen vs. Bayern Munich DFB-Pokal preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Bayern MunichKane fired up for Pokal semi-final: "It's been too long since our club won this competition"
DFB-PokalDFB-Pokal semi-final draw confirmed
Match report RB Leipzig"It's absolutely insane" – Ole Werner livid at refereeing call in Munich
Post-match reaction Bayern MunichKimmich content with "dominant" second-half in cup win over Leipzig
Match report Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigSecond-half blitz of Leipzig secures Pokal semi-final berth for Bayern
Bayern Munich & RB LeipzigConfirmed lineups: Bayern Munich vs. RB Leipzig

German National Team

GermanyNeuer in talks with Nagelsmann over possible Germany return as Bayern veteran added to provisional World Cup squad
Rumor German National TeamNagelsmann expected to have included Neuer in provisional 55-man World Cup squad
Bayern Munich & German National TeamDFB chief Andreas Rettig hits back at Uli Hoeneß' criticism of Nagelsmann
FC BayernBayern youngster switches international allegiance from Germany to Croatia
Germany National Team & FC Bayern "This is unacceptable": Hoeneß steps up criticism of Nagelsmann
GermanyBastian Schweinsteiger picks his Germany World Cup XI
GermanyBastian Schweinsteiger: Wirtz and Musiala are Germany's Ribéry and Robben
GermanyJulian Nagelsmann pushes back Germany World Cup squad announcement
Rumor German National TeamConcern for Germany as Havertz limps off for Arsenal with World Cup looming
Rumor German National TeamGermany seriously considering a bid to host the 2038 or 2042 World Cup
Bayern Munich & German National TeamSerge Gnabry confirms 2026 World Cup dream is over through injury
Exclusive interview FC Bayern & GermanyPhilipp Lahm: Gnabry injury a "bitter" blow for Bayern and Germany
FC Bayern“It could have been his last chance” – Bayern boss expects Gnabry to miss World Cup after injury setback
FC Bayern & Germany"I feel very sorry for Serge" – Nagelsmann comments on Gnabry's serious injury
Match report Germany WWomen's World Cup Qualifiers: Austria end Germany's perfect start
Preview Germany WWomen’s World Cup Qualifiers Preview: Austria vs. Germany
GermanyNagelsmann confirms ongoing contact with Neuer amid Germany comeback talk
Bayer 04 LeverkusenBayer Leverkusen youngster reflects on choice between Germany and United States
Eintracht FrankfurtEintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown opens up on turning down USMNT for Germany
FC BayernBayern president Herbert Hainer fires back at Oliver Kahn over Musiala World Cup statement
Preview Germany WomenWomen's World Cup Qualifiers preview: Germany vs. Austria
FC Bayern“I definitely want to go to the World Cup” – Musiala responds to Kahn's controversial advice
FC BayernOliver Kahn advises Jamal Musiala to skip the World Cup
Rumor Bayern Munich & German National Team"He belongs in the national team" – Lothar Matthäus on Manuel Neuer
Post-match reaction FC BayernJonathan Tah delighted with "special" Bayern win at the Bernabéu

Long reads

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
Editor's pick Borussia Mönchengladbach"I obviously came here to play more" – Giovanni Reyna reflects on Gladbach struggles and burning World Cup ambition
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs PSG: How the German champions fared at Allianz Arena
Editor's pick Hertha BSCWhy 16-year-old Hertha prodigy Kennet Eichhorn is attracting interest from Bayern, Dortmund and other top clubs
Analysis/Commentary Jens StageJens Stage continues to deliver for Werder Bremen
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
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Allianz Arena
Editor's pick BUNDESLIGA Bundesliga Relegation Calendar: Which bottom side has the hardest run-in?
Editor's pick 1. FC Union BerlinWho is Marie-Louise Eta, Union Berlin’s new interim head coach and the first woman to lead a men’s Bundesliga team?
Analysis/Commentary Salim MusahShould Salim Musah get to start for Werder Bremen?
Editor's pick Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund expand global footprint with "World Street Series" initiative
Analysis/Commentary FC BayernBayern Munich player ratings vs Real Madrid: How Vincent Kompany’s side fared at the Bernabeu
Editor's pick Werder Bremen"Momentum is going our way" – Daniel Thioune and Werder heading in the right direction
Editor's pick RB Leipzig Antonio Nusa: A growing influence in Leipzig
Editor's pick Werder Bremen Leonardo Bittencourt reflects on dual nationality and his final few months with Werder Bremen
Analysis/Commentary GermanyGermany player ratings: How Julian Nagelsmann's side fared against Switzerland
Analysis/Commentary GERMANYWho missed out for Germany's March internationals?
Analysis/Commentary Ermedin Demirović Opinion: Ermedin Demirović needs to be better for Bosnia-Herzegovina
Analysis/Commentary RB LeipzigOvercoming it all – Yan Diomande's tricky path to Bundesliga stardom
Editor's pick Borussia DortmundWho is Nils-Ole Book, Borussia Dortmund's new sporting director?

Exclusive interviews

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 RB LeipzigYan Diomande names Real Madrid stars among inspirations as he sets sights on becoming one of the world's best
Exclusive interview VfL Wolfsburg“A very difficult and sad situation” – Edin Džeko on his ex-club VfL Wolfsburg’s relegation threat
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
Exclusive interview Bundesliga"It's clear we need to change something" – How Jürgen Klopp recently hinted at plans for German U21 league
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: David Wagner outlines two key missions as RB Leipzig academy manager
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigMarcel Schäfer interview: How "god-given talent" Jürgen Klopp is helping RB Leipzig close deals for new players
Exclusive interview RB LeipzigDavid Raum on Rômulo vs. Šeško: How RB Leipzig’s new striker has changed their game
Editor's pick RB LeipzigINTERVIEW: Jürgen Klopp explains what he really does as Red Bull's Head of Global Soccer

Team News

Bundesliga - Bremen - DortmundBundesliga - FC Bayern - FC KölnBundesliga - Frankfurt - StuttgartBundesliga - Freiburg - RB LeipzigBundesliga - Gladbach - HoffenheimBundesliga - Heidenheim - Mainz 05Bundesliga - Leverkusen - HSVBundesliga - St. Pauli - WolfsburgBundesliga - Union Berlin - Augsburg