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
Iran Captain Zahra Ghanbari Returns Home as Asylum Requests Wane SYDNEY – A growing number of members of the Iranian women’s national football team are returning home after initially seeking asylum in Australia following concerns over potential repercussions for their silent protest during the Asian Cup. The latest development, confirmed Monday, sees team captain Zahra … Read more
Göppingen, Germany – Ann-Katrin Berger, the 35-year-old goalkeeper for both Gotham FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and the German national team, continues to cement her legacy as one of the world’s top shot-stoppers. Her journey to becoming Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper has been marked by resilience, overcoming a twice-fought battle with cancer, and … Read more
The landscape of German football analysis has shifted slightly with the conclusion of Kicken kann er, a podcast produced by Die Zeit. After nearly four years and 89 episodes, the show wrapped up its run on January 22, 2026, leaving a void for listeners who appreciated its focus on the individual stories within the lovely … Read more