COLOGNE, Germany — After seven seasons with Borussia Dortmund, midfielder Julian Brandt will abandon the club when his contract expires this summer. The news, confirmed by Dortmund managing director Lars Ricken following a 2-1 Bundesliga victory over 1. FC Köln on Saturday, marks the end of an era for the German international at Signal Iduna … Read more
München – Bayern Munich delivered a commanding performance on Matchday 25 of the Bundesliga, sweeping aside Borussia Mönchengladbach 4-1 at the Allianz Arena. The victory underscored Bayern’s dominance, while simultaneously intensifying the pressure on Gladbach manager Eugen Polanski. Initially, Gladbach showed early ambition, but Bayern quickly seized control, converting the second half into a one-sided … Read more
LONDON – Crystal Palace continued their impressive recent form, securing a crucial 3-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday, intensifying the pressure on Spurs as they battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League. The win, fueled by a second-half comeback after a controversial disallowed goal, marks a significant boost for manager Oliver Glasner’s side, … Read more
Firecracker Incident Disrupts German Third Division Match, Goalkeeper Hospitalized Essen, Germany – A German 3. Liga match between Rot-Weiss Essen and SV Waldhof Mannheim was suspended for approximately 40 minutes on Wednesday after a firecracker exploded near Rot-Weiss Essen goalkeeper Felix Wienand, causing a suspected acoustic trauma. The incident, which occurred during the 55th minute … Read more
Bristol City, currently managed by Gerhard Struber, faces an uphill battle for promotion to the Premier League this season. As of early March 2026, the team sits outside the playoff positions, seven points adrift of contention. However, a significant change to the EFL Championship playoff format, set to grab effect in the 2026/27 season, could … Read more
MUNICH – FC Bayern Munich has successfully extended the contract of France defender Dayot Upamecano, ending a protracted negotiation period marked by friction with the player’s representatives. The deal, confirmed on February 17, 2026, secures Upamecano’s future with the Bavarian giants, but not without a behind-the-scenes effort led by sporting director Christoph Freund. The contract … Read more