The VfL Wolfsburg avoided a first-round cup upset on August 22, 2026, defeating regional league side VSG Altglienicke 6:5 on penalties after a 3:3 draw through 120 minutes of action, according to match reports from ZDFheute. Playing at the amateur stadium of Hertha BSC due to pitch length regulations at Altglienicke’s regular ground, the Bundesliga-Absteiger … Read more
Severe fan unrest marred the opening round of the DFB-Pokal as SV Waldhof Mannheim hosted 1. FC Kaiserslautern, leaving approximately 85 people injured during the regional derby. According to local police and emergency services reports verified on-site, the chaotic scenes featured widespread pyrotechnics, a pitch invasion, and the deployment of mounted police units to restore … Read more
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has officially ruled out running against FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the upcoming global presidential election slated for March 2027, according to statements made on the podcast “The Rest is Politics.” Čeferin stated he has no personal interest in taking over the world governing body’s top job, arguing that his credibility … Read more
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has officially ruled out running against Gianni Infantino for the FIFA presidency at the upcoming election scheduled for March 18, 2027, in Rabat, Morocco. Speaking on the British podcast The Rest is Politics, Čeferin stated plainly that he has no personal interest in the position, positioning himself instead as a leading … Read more
Several clubs are monitoring WSG Tirol striker Emmanuel Ola-Adebomi ahead of the upcoming transfer windows, as reported by Austrian outlet LAOLA1. The young forward has drawn interest following his performances in the Austrian Bundesliga, prompting speculation over his long-term future in Wattens. Transfer Interest Surrounds WSG Tirol Forward Transfer attention has intensified around Emmanuel Ola-Adebomi, … Read more
FC Bayern Munich dominated the annual awards issued by the German sports magazine Kicker, with standout players Harry Kane and Giulia Gwinn collecting top honors alongside head coach Vincent Kompany. According to the announcement by the publication, the Bavarian club swept the primary categories following evaluations from domestic football journalists. Harry Kane Claims Men’s Player … Read more
Frosinone Calcio opened their competitive campaign with a hard-fought defeat against Juventus, highlighting the steep learning curve facing the squad in top-flight Italian football. According to match reports from Italian sports media, the opening fixture tested Frosinone’s tactical resolve as Juventus capitalized on crucial scoring opportunities to secure the victory. Tactical Breakdown and Match Dynamics … Read more
SSV Jeddeloh II pulled off one of the most stunning upsets in DFB-Pokal history, defeating Bundesliga-relegated 1. FC Heidenheim 5-2 in the first round of the competition according to reports from sportschau.de. The Regionalliga side capitalized on early defensive frailties from the Swabian club, compounding a disastrous start to the season for the 2. Bundesliga … Read more
Borussia Mönchengladbach delivered a 5-0 victory against TSV Schott Mainz in the opening round of the DFB-Pokal at the Mewa Arena, displaying the form that defined their summer preparation. According to match reports, the Bundesliga side controlled proceedings from the opening whistle before a crowd of approximately 18,500 spectators, leaving the Oberliga hosts out of … Read more
Union Berlin secured a hard-fought advancement in the opening round of the DFB-Pokal, battling back twice against Eintracht Braunschweig to avoid an early cup upset, while Bundesliga counterparts Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FSV Mainz 05 safely navigated their respective fixtures to reach the second round. Union Berlin Overcomes Early Deficits Against Braunschweig Union Berlin showed … Read more