Munich – Following a dominant performance and comfortable passage to the Champions League quarter-finals against Atalanta Bergamo, Bayern Munich turns its attention back to Bundesliga action. Vincent Kompany’s side travels to face Union Berlin on Saturday afternoon (3:30 PM local time, 2:30 PM UTC) with a chance to further solidify their position at the top … Read more
The Afrika-Cup, currently underway, has sparked a surprisingly philosophical question for one German sports columnist: what *is* the “green table” so often referenced when discussing decisions made outside of on-field play? It’s a question that, as Oliver Fritsch wrote in a recent piece for ZEIT am Wochenende, highlights a fascinating historical connection between the world … Read more
Dennis Eckert Ayensa Called Up to Iran National Team Antalya, Turkey – In a surprising turn of events, German-born forward Dennis Eckert Ayensa has received a call-up to the Iranian national team, known as Team Melli. The 29-year-old, currently playing for Standard Liège in Belgium, is eligible to represent Iran through his father’s heritage. The … Read more
Leipzig delivered a statement performance Friday, dismantling Hoffenheim 5-0 in a commanding Bundesliga display at the Red Bull Arena. The victory not only showcased the attacking prowess of Brajan Gruda and Christoph Baumgartner, who each scored twice, but too propelled Leipzig into a Champions League qualification spot. This Bundesliga result significantly alters the landscape at … Read more
Bundesliga Market Values Surge: Leipzig’s Yan Diomande Leads the Way Leipzig winger Yan Diomande is experiencing a meteoric rise in value, spearheading a significant update to Bundesliga player market valuations released today by Transfermarkt. The 19-year-old’s market value has exploded, marking him as the biggest gainer in the league. Quelle: Transfermarkt20.03.2026 Diomande’s value has jumped … Read more
The story of Mesut Özil, a player once celebrated for his exceptional talent and vision, is being revisited in a novel documentary series from ZDF, titled “Mesut Özil – zu Gast bei Freunden” (Mesut Özil – A Guest Among Friends). Premiering on March 20, 2026, the series aims to dissect the German footballer’s dramatic ascent … Read more
HEIDENHEIM, Germany – Frank Schmidt, the long-tenured head coach of Bundesliga side 1. FC Heidenheim, has publicly affirmed his commitment to the club, despite the team’s precarious position at the bottom of the league table. The announcement came during a press conference ahead of Saturday’s match against Bayer Leverkusen, quelling recent speculation about his potential … Read more
Herning, Denmark – A heartbreaking conclude to a promising Europa League campaign for FC Midtjylland and former Borussia Dortmund youth coach Mike Tullberg. Despite winning the first leg 1-0, the Danish side were eliminated by Nottingham Forest in a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw after extra time. The defeat marks a bitter end to … Read more
Porto, Portugal – VfB Stuttgart’s journey in the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League came to an end on Tuesday, falling 2-0 to FC Porto in the second leg of their round of 16 tie. The result, combined with a 2-1 first-leg victory for Porto in Stuttgart, sealed a 4-1 aggregate win for the Portuguese side. The … Read more
A historic night unfolded in European football on Thursday, as SC Freiburg secured their first-ever berth in the Europa League quarterfinals. The German side overcame a first-leg deficit to emphatically defeat KRC Genk, while VfB Stuttgart’s European journey came to an end. Adding to the German success, FSV Mainz 05 also reached a European quarterfinal … Read more