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Phillip Tietz has thanked his daughter after rediscovering his scoring touch with a brace in Mainz's 2-1 win at Hoffenheim.

A healthy number of American nationals are currently on the books of soccer teams in Germany, including USMNT regulars Malik Tillman, Joe Scally, Gio Reyna and James Sands.

Borussia Dortmund scored twice in stoppage time to tighten their grip on second place with victory over top-four hopefuls VfB Stuttgart.

With a growing number of Japan internationals arriving in Germany, bundesliga.com keeps you up-to-date with the progress of the league’s Japanese stars throughout the 2025/26 campaign…

Southampton are wearing a commemorative yellow kit without names for their FA Cup quarter-final clash with Arsenal at St Mary's on Saturday.

Pressure will only intensify on Liverpool manager Arne Slot after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup following a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City.

RB Leipzig faces a must-win match vs Werder Bremen as the Bundesliga top 4 race heats up 🔥 With Champions League qualification on the line, Leipzig NEEDS 3 points against a struggling Bremen side. Despite being on the road, this looks like a strong moneyline play 💰 ⚽ In this short: Leipzig vs Bremen betting prediction Bundesliga best bet today Why this matchup favors Leipzig 👉 If Leipzig wants Champions League football, these are the games they HAVE to win. #RBLeipzig #Bundesliga #SoccerBets #BettingTips #FootballPicks #Leipzig #SportsBetting

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has snubbed Michael Carrick and named the 'perfect' manager to take over at Old Trafford.

Gareth Bale has recommended 'genius manager' Carlo Ancelotti to Manchester United as they prepare to appoint Ruben Amorim's replacement.

Leipzig valuation puts Diomande among elite targets Liverpool and Man Utd have been placed firmly on alert after RB Leipzig set a striking £87.3 million (€100m) valuation on highly-rated winger Yan Diomande. According to reports originating from Sky in Germany, the Bundesliga club are prepared to entertain offers at that level, even as they privately […] The post Sky Sports: Liverpool must pay £87m to sign electric forward appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Jonas Urbig says that Manuel Neuer’s “obsession with details” is what sets him apart, and that the team is “well prepared to face Real Madrid” in the UEFA Champions League.

Harry Kane faces a race against time to be fit for Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarter-final clash with Real Madrid. The England captain suffered a knock while on international duty. He …

Following a challenging 2024/25 campaign, Jonas Hofmann is enjoying his football again at Bayer Leverkusen. In a wide-ranging interview, the veteran midfielder talks about life under Kasper Hjulmand, his hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, their DFB Cup semi-final tie with Bayern Munich and much more...

In the historical corridors of Borussia-Park, the echoes of the Fohlenelf identity, defined by youthful exuberance and technical audacity, have found a modern vessel in Wael Mohya. At just 17 years of age, the Germany U18 international has not merely transitioned into Eugen Polanski’s first-team setup; he has effectively rewritten the clubs record books, becoming […] The post Wael Mohya Scout Report At Borussia Mönchengladbach 2025/2026: The Next Iteration Of Gladbach’s Creative Identity – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Joachim Low has shut down speculation over him taking the Ghana job for the World Cup. The German was linked with the Black Stars vacancy after they sacked Otto Addo, who guided them to the 2026 Wo…

Bayern Munich have scored three goals or more in 21 out of 27 Bundesliga games this season. With eight matchdays remaining, numerous records could still be broken as the defending champions, Harry Kane and Michael Olise aim for the stars…

As we approach the business end of the season, Bayern Munich remain on course for the treble. April, though, could define their season as they compete in the final stages of the Bundesliga, the DFB Cup and the UEFA Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund will travel to UEFA Champions League hopefuls VfB Stuttgart on Matchday 28 with their sights set on an unlikely, but still possible, late sprint to the Bundesliga title. To do that, however, they’ll have to overcome a side who they’re winless against in their last seven games.

Along with runaway Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munch, Freiburg are the only German team still competing on three fronts at the business end of 2025/26.

From St. Pauli's currywurst train to Union Berlin's annual Christmas carol sing-a-long, German football has a number of Kultvereine — 'cult clubs' — who do things just a bit differently to everyone else.

As always seems to be the case in Bundesliga 2, there is little to choose between the sides jostling for position near the top of the second-tier table this season and promotion up to the big time.

World Cup author Dominic Hougham joins Martyn to see France break a bit of a hoodoo, West Germany bore their way past Morocco, Bobby's boys march on despite another shaky start and Denmark absolutely losing their collective mind. Italy v France - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV1Ocz4GyzY Morocco v West Germany - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNA2e_cdt4I England v Paraguay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J672j5Ko_xg Denmark v Spain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9FHL5bFXYo If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mainz star Paul Nebel spoke exclusively to the Bundesliga about teammate Nadiem Amiri, the 05ers’ survival chances, and potentially playing his way back into Germany contention.

Nick Woltemade has told his critics that they don’t watch Newcastle United games. The German striker is the Toon’s record signing after joining from Stuttgart last summer in a £69millio…

Liverpool Transfer News: Yan Diomande Update Sparks Summer Speculation Liverpool’s transfer plans are beginning to take shape ahead of a crucial summer window, and the latest update from Florian Plettenberg has certainly put supporters on alert. According to the Sky Germany reporter, the Reds remain in contact with the representatives of Yan Diomande, a player […] The post Sky Sports Reporter: Liverpool ‘remain in contact’ over deal for €100m star appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Gianluigi Buffon has resigned as the head of Italian national team delegation. It comes just two days after the four-time World Cup winners failed to qualify for this summer’s tournament. Ita…

Welcome to another episode of the Arsecast – the Arsenal podcast. In this episode I’m joined first by Lewis Ambrose to discuss the Arsenal players who went away during the Interlull, and how that might benefit them and us. We start with Viktor Gyokeres whose goals helped fire Sweden to the World Cup, before the […] The post Episode 870 – Gyok ‘n’ roll appeared first on Arseblog ... an Arsenal blog.

Liverpool should focus on signing RB Leipzig’s £87million-rated winger Yan Diomande – Michael Olise is not a feasible option. That’s the view of The Athletic’s James Pearce,…

As Germany line up at the 2026 World Cup this summer, there will be one huge name missing from their squad. Manuel Neuer will not be going to the tournament with his nation, after making way for a …

As Novibet, our new sponsor for all things Football sent us in a signed Santos (of Brasil) jersey to the office, Ger, Mick and David sat down to discuss and reminisce over their favourite jerseys from childhood to adulthood and beyond. Football on Off The Ball with Novibet The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth. The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16. Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Pochettino plans to name his World Cup roster on May 26, shortly before the USMNT's final pre-tournament friendlies against Senegal and Germany

The German international joined Liverpool for a club record £116million from Bayer Leverkusen last June, although the fee was later eclipsed when the Reds spent £125m on Alexander Isak.

Turkey Under-21 manager Egemen Korkmaz collapsed during their Euros qualifying match against Croatia on Tuesday. With around 34 minutes on the clock, Demir Ege Tiknaz was sent off for the hosts aft…

Manchester United should be ‘all over’ Evan Ndicka this summer – he would suit the Premier League perfectly. That is the view of European football broadcaster Andy Brassell, who h…

Manuel Locatellis most disappointing career moment to date came less than two years after UEFA Euro 2024. Italy were off to Germany to defend their crown, having won a continental tournament three years prior, with Locatelli playing a starring, breakout role. Yet Azzurri boss Luciano Spalletti did not select the midfielder for his squad, much […] The post Manuel Locatelli Scout Report At Juventus 2025/2026: Italy’s Progressive Midfield Conductor – Player Analysis appeared first on Total Football Analysis.

Liverpool Transfer News: Yan Diomande Emerges as Key Target Liverpool’s forward planning ahead of a post Mohamed Salah era has taken a significant turn, with fresh developments emerging around Yan Diomande. Credit must go to Sky Germany for reporting the latest contract update, which could shape the Reds’ summer strategy. Rising Star at RB Leipzig […] The post Liverpool must pay €100m to sign potential Mohamed Salah replacement appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

The decision followed five straight losses, including friendly defeats to Austria (5-1 on Friday) and Germany (2-1 on Monday).

Wirtz Orchestrates Germany’s Seven-Goal Thriller in Statement Performance Florian Wirtz delivered a performance of rare authority and imagination as Germany edged Switzerland 4-3 in a pulsating friendly, a contest that may prove a defining moment in the young playmaker’s international ascent. According to FotMob, Wirtz was directly involved in all four goals, scoring twice and […] The post Watch: Liverpool star scores unbelievable goal in world-class performance appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Liverpool interest in Olise meets Bayern resistance Liverpool’s long-standing admiration for Michael Olise has run headfirst into a familiar brick wall in Munich. Bayern Munich are not merely reluctant to sell — they are resolute, immovable, and entirely convinced they hold one of Europe’s defining talents. Reports emerging from Germany, via the original source from […] The post Journalist shoots down potential Liverpool move for Olise appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Liverpool Transfer Blow as Schlotterbeck Nears Dortmund Commitment Liverpool’s pursuit of Nico Schlotterbeck appears to have hit a significant roadblock, with developments in Germany suggesting the defender is edging closer to committing his future to Borussia Dortmund. For a club carefully mapping its defensive succession plan, this represents a notable twist in the transfer narrative. […] The post Journalist confirms Liverpool are out of the race for Bundesliga star appeared first on anfieldindex.com.

Today, Jonathan Wilson and Rob Draper take you back to the 1966 FIFA World Cup. On home soil in England, the hosts claimed their first and only World Cup title. Captain Bobby Moore marshalled the side with composure, while Geoff Hurst rose to immortality with a historic hat-trick in the final. England’s triumph, sealed in a dramatic victory over West Germany, remains one of the most iconic moments in football history and the nations greatest footballing day. You can listen to the full episode on Patreon, along with the below privileges: BONUS EDITIONS Exclusive deep dives, specials & extended conversations from one-off specials to extra episodes that expand on our weekly free shows, you’ll get fresh, members-only content - including our “Bonus Editions” strand where Rob and Jonathan go deeper into football’s biggest stories and hidden histories. WORLD CUP WEDNESDAYS! Our countdown to 2026 - every tournament revisited Join Rob and Jonathan as they walk through every World Cup from 1930 to today, exploring the drama, evolution, legends, controversies and cultural impact of each tournament. RETRO MAGAZINE COLLECTION Flicking through the archives of classic football culture A nostalgic series diving into the pages of Shoot! and other retro football magazines - revisiting the stars, forgotten features, and football fandom of decades past. MONTHLY LIVE Q&A WITH ROB & JONATHAN Your chance to ask two of football’s leading writers anything. Submit your questions about recent episodes, football history, their journalism, or upcoming projects — and hear their answers in our LIVE members-only Q&A. JOIN THE IT WAS COMMUNITY Connect with fellow fans & nostalgia lovers Meet other members who share your passion for football history. Be part of the conversation and help shape the future of the show. What’s included Exclusive content Q&As Ad-free episodes Private community Follow the link here - or go to Patreon.com and search for It Was What It Was Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jimbo reconvenes with Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to once again discuss all things European Football. Vinicius Jr is the matchwinner as ten-man Real Madrid beat Atletico 3-2 at the Bernabeu, but Barcelona are still the team to beat after a 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano keeps them four points clear. In Italy, Inter’s stuttering form continues with a 1-1 draw at Fiorentina. They still have a six point lead at the top despite Milan’s 3-2 win over Torino. Attention now turns to whether the Azzurri can get past Northern Ireland in their World Cup play-off semi-final on Thursday. Both Paris Saint-Germain and Lens have big wins in Ligue 1, while in Germany, there's a new Sporting Director at Dortmund. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: PART 1: Moments of the week (10:30) PART 2: La Liga review - Real win the derby (19:00) PART 3: Serie A review - Inter continue to stutter (35:00) PART 4: Ligue 1 review - Thumping wins for the top two (1:00:00) PART 5: Bundesliga review - Kehl leaves Dortmund (1:13:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this weeks episode of Final One Standing, Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon, David Wilson and Lee Phelps from William Hill try to predict the future of this weekends fixtures, including Tottenham's chances against Nottingham, Manchester United's chances of winning away and the Carabao Cup Final. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Gary and John return to wrap up the group stages of the 1986 World Cup. Ian St John has a meltdown watching Scotland somehow managing to miss out against the "scum of world football". West Germany are the latest to be put to the sword by Denmark but end up on the better side of the draw as a result and there is quite the debut for a young Brazilian right back by the name of Josimar. Brazil v Northern Ireland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY7bZlV0-s4 Algeria v Spain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFLa77Xo_zk Scotland v Uruguay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgJPjmKy7c8&t=104s Ian St John during the match - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUgd2Stcpuo Ian St John post match - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m36pjGbJwSk Denmark v West Germany - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh9AxJCLIFc If you want weekly exclusive bonus shows, join our Nessun Dorma community chat, want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier or just want to support the podcast, then head over to ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast⁠⁠⁠ where you can subscribe for only $3.99 a month (less than 75p a week!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Soccer Sharps betting podcast returns to cover another action-packed weekend of domestic European football. Hosts and handicappers, Devin and Jordan offer their insights and expert analysis as they weigh in on some of the biggest matches taking place in England, Spain, and Germany. The show closes out with all of Devin's and Jordan's best bets and Official Plays. 00:00 Introduction 03:14 Arsenal vs Manchester City 09:40 Newcastle United vs Sunderland 15:14 Aston Villa vs West Ham United 22:53 Tottenham Hotspur vs Nottingham Forest 28:41 Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid 34:09 VfL Wolfsburg vs SV Werder Bremen 36:39 BvB Dortmund vs Hamburger SV 39:50 Official Plays 👉 Drop your picks in the comments! 📈 Let’s crush these plays and make some money together! ⚽ JOIN OUR DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/cx7WJKWabQ 👀 VIEW OUR P&L SPEADSHEETS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jca0dVIW7FumZ27VEcyhdre0Ke5gh7C6?usp=sharing 📧 EMAIL US: [email protected] ❤️ FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS: ✅ X: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ TikTok: thesoccersharps ✅ Instagram: @TheSoccerSharps ✅ Bluesky: @thesoccersharps.bsky.social The Soccer Sharps podcast is a part of The Hooligan Soccer Network. https://hooligan-soccer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester United LEGEND Gary Neville joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig ahead of The Overlap’s LIVE show in Dublin next week! The lads chat through LOADS of stuff - from reflecting on Gary’s roadshow with Off The Ball & Roy Keane back in 2019, the current state of Manchester United, the idea of Gary venturing into politics & some of the TOUGHEST opponents he has faced! Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Jimbo is joined by Seb Stafford-Bloor, Pol Ballus, James Horncastle and Tom Williams to look back on the weekend’s European action, as well as discuss those crucial Last 16 second legs in the Champions League. Real Madrid go into their return trip to Manchester City having beaten Elche 4-1, with Arda Guler scoring from inside his own half, but Barcelona are still four points clear after a Raphinha hat-trick helps them beat Sevilla 5-2. In Italy, Atalanta put their horror show against Bayern behind them to draw 1-1 with leaders Inter, but Milan fail to make the most of it and lose 1-0 to Lazio. It’s advantage Paris Saint-Germain in the Ligue 1 title race, despite them not even playing, as Lens lose 2-1 at Lorient. And in Germany, Bayern drop points for only the fifth time this season after drawing 1-1 with Leverkusen. Produced by Lucy Oliva and Xavi Bird. RUNNING ORDER: • PART 1: Moment of the week (7:00) • PART 2: La Liga review - Guler from inside his own half (21:00) • PART 3: Serie A review - Both Milan and Inter drop points (36:00) • PART 4: Bundesliga review - Bayern draw with Leverkusen (51:00) • PART 5: Ligue 1 review - Lens slip up in the title race (1:01:00) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are back for another episode of Final One Standing where they try to predict the future and pick the winners of this weekends Premier League fixtures with Ben Barret from William Hill. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are back for another episode of Final One Standing where they try to predict the future and pick the winners of this weekends Premier League fixtures. Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back with a new episode of State of the Union! It was the first matchday of the UCL knockout rounds and the games did not disappoint. Alexi and Mosse break down Fede Valverde and Real Madrid running Manchester City off the pitch, PSG breaking it open late vs Chelsea, Tottenham’s absolute nightmare vs Atletico Madrid, Bodø/Glimt continuing their Cinderella run and more! Afterwards, Alexi and Mosse look ahead to the weekend in MLS where James Rodriguez looks set to make his league debut vs Thomas Muller, Michael Bradley and his NYRB squad travel to Toronto where we may see Josh Sargent make his MLS debut as well plus a potential Cavan Sullivan sighting for Philadelphia. In #AskAlexi, Alexi does an unboxing of a classic USA jersey and unveils a melodic secret and in One for the Road, Alexi and Mosse discuss the reports that Noahkai Banks will not be called up for the USA in the March window. Presented by Zillow #Zillow UCL Round of 16 matchday 1 breakdown: (3:11)MLS weekend preview: (21:44)#AskAlexi USA denim jerseys: (27:25)The Masked Singer reveal (32:59)One for the Road (39:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices