MUNICH – Bayern Munich’s current success under Vincent Kompany wasn’t the initial plan. Honorary president Uli Hoeneß has revealed the club seriously considered Oliver Glasner as their head coach before ultimately settling on the Belgian manager. The revelation, reported widely on March 29-30, 2026, sheds light on the club’s managerial search process and highlights how … Read more
VIENNA – Negotiations regarding a contract extension for Austrian national team manager Ralf Rangnick are ongoing, though reports of a rejected offer are being disputed by Austrian Football Federation (ÖFB) officials. The situation, unfolding in a crucial World Cup year for Austria, centers on financial terms and the specifics of a potential long-term commitment. ÖFB … Read more
Vienna, Austria – Ralf Rangnick has declined an initial contract extension offer from the Austrian Football Association (ÖFB), despite the offer including a significant increase in salary. The German manager, who guided Austria to its first World Cup appearance in 28 years, currently has a contract that expires after the upcoming tournament in North America. … Read more
Chukwuemeka Earns Austria Call-Up, Eyes World Cup Debut Marbella, Spain – Carney Chukwuemeka, the 22-year-old midfielder currently thriving with Borussia Dortmund, has received his first senior international call-up from Austria head coach Ralf Rangnick. The call-up marks a significant turning point in the player’s international career, after representing England at youth levels and positions him … Read more
Mönchengladbach – Kevin Stöger is rediscovering his form at a crucial moment for Borussia Mönchengladbach, and the Austrian midfielder isn’t shying away from the immense pressure facing the club as it battles to avoid relegation from the Bundesliga. After a disappointing first half of the season, Stöger appears revitalized, demonstrating a resilience that defines his … Read more
Vienna – Austria manager Ralf Rangnick has announced his squad for two upcoming international friendly matches in March, serving as key preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2026, which begins June 11th in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Austrian team will host Ghana at Vienna’s Ernst-Happel Stadium on March 27th at 6:00 PM … Read more
Neuer FC Hollywood! – Unruhe! Auch Busfahrer und Koch mussten gehen The atmosphere surrounding Bayern Munich is, to put it mildly, turbulent. What began as a season of high expectations is rapidly descending into a state of internal strife, extending beyond the pitch and into the very fabric of the club’s operations. Recent reports indicate … Read more
Ralf Rangnick Finds Inspiration in Norwegian Approach to Sport and Life Linz, Austria – Austrian national team manager Ralf Rangnick, a highly respected figure in European football, is drawing inspiration from a surprising source: the Norwegian approach to sport and outdoor life. The German tactician, known for his demanding coaching style and emphasis on tactical … Read more
The ÖFB and the Ukrainian Football Association have signed a memorandum that provides for more intensive cooperation between the two organizations. ÖFB supervisory board chairman Josef Pröll and the Ukrainian association president Andriy Shevchenko sealed a corresponding agreement on Thursday in the Haus des Sports in Vienna. As part of the cooperation, Ukrainian athletes and … Read more
The wait is over – Austria knows its group opponents for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. At the ÖFB we look forward to duels with teams we don’t know so well: Argentina, Algeria and Jordan (more on that>>>). The Austrians will meet the latter at the start on June 16th. … Read more