• 10 things on the Rhine derby between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Cologne

    10 things on the Rhine derby between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Cologne
    Ahead of Cologne hosting Gladbach on Sunday, we run you through 10 interesting facts about one of Germany's biggest match-ups...
    1) You’re not even on the Rhine?
    When you think of derbies, you think of same city or neighbouring cities, or major cities who have historically competed for status in a region. Well, there’s none of that here. With a population of over a million, Cologne is the largest city on the Rhine. Meanwhile, the city of Mönchengladbach is home to around a
  • Matthias Ginter extends contract with Freiburg

    Matthias Ginter extends contract with Freiburg
    The length of Ginter’s new deal has not been disclosed, but both parties expressed their delight at extending their cooperation, as they look to build on a successful 2025/26 which culminated in a runners-up medal in the UEFA Europa League final.
    “Freiburg has been a huge part of my life since I was a kid, when I used to stand in the children’s section at the Dreisamstadion,” said Ginter, who returned to the Breisgau club from Borussia Dortmund in July 2022.
    “T
  • Bundesliga 2, Matchday 7: Hertha to continue where they left off?

    Bundesliga 2, Matchday 7: Hertha to continue where they left off?
    Friday 9 October (kick-offs at 6.30pm CEST)
    Eintracht Braunschweig vs. Holstein Kiel
    Heidenheim vs. Kaiserslautern
  • Harry Kane matches England all-time caps record

    Harry Kane matches England all-time caps record
    Kane, already England's all-time leading goalscorer prior to kick-off with 89 goals, has now earned himself a share of another record, drawing level with goalkeeper Peter Shilton on 125 appearances.
    The Bayern superstar made his debut for England against Lithuania in March 2015, scoring within minutes of coming on in a 4-0 victory. He has since featured for his country at six major international tournaments, playing in two UEFA European Championships finals and two FIFA World Cup semi-finals, wh
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  • Hamburg's Fábio Vieira on joining the club permanently, Merlin Polzin and dealing with pressure

    Hamburg's Fábio Vieira on joining the club permanently, Merlin Polzin and dealing with pressure
    Bundesliga: You joined HSV on loan from Arsenal in September 2025 and have now made a permanent switch, what makes the club special to you?
    Vieira: “What I experienced here was amazing. All my family enjoyed it, too. It’s a really nice city and a really nice club. All the people around the city, and the fans are good people - they are always supporting us. It doesn’t matter if we win or lose, they’re always there for us. When you have a club and fans that love you, you fe
  • Niclas Füllkrug and Serhou Guirassy to do battle as Borussia Dortmund host Werder Bremen

    Niclas Füllkrug and Serhou Guirassy to do battle as Borussia Dortmund host Werder Bremen
    Heading into this fixture, Dortmund find themselves in an unfamiliar position, especially in recent seasons, as they lead the Bundesliga having won all four games to open a two-point buffer over Bayern Munich. Several players have grabbed the headlines, such as Felix Nmecha and Fabio Silva, but Serhou Guirassy has gone about his business with familiar efficiency.
    In five games in all competitions, he has found the back of the net four times, more than any of his teammates. He also has four assis
  • Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Kevin Diks captains Indonesia to FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 glory

    Borussia Mönchengladbach’s Kevin Diks captains Indonesia to FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 glory
    In a dramatic four-goal final thriller, Dean James fired Indonesia into an 84th-minute lead before Iklas Sanron leveled proceedings three minutes later. Peeradol Chamrasamee then struck the go-ahead goal for Thailand in the 110th minute before Elkan Baggott sent the game to penalties with a late equaliser.
    In front of more than 70,000 spectators, Diks - who has been ever-present in the Bundesliga this season - set the tone by converting his country’s first spot kick with confidence, i
  • Eintracht Frankfurt's Ritsu Dōan seals Kirin Cup win for Japan

    Eintracht Frankfurt's Ritsu Dōan seals Kirin Cup win for Japan
    Dōan's strike in the 71st minute proved the difference in a keenly contested final after Ben Old had cancelled out Ayase Ueda's opener in the first half. 
    Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Ito and Mainz midfielder Kaishu Sano also started for the Samurai Blue, while Schalke's Satoshi Tanaka and Wolfsburg's Kento Shiogai came off the bench to help the hosts lift the trophy in front of over 60,000 fans in Tokyo.
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  • Lennart Karl among five Bundesliga stars on Golden Boy 2026 shortlist

    Lennart Karl among five Bundesliga stars on Golden Boy 2026 shortlist
    Presented annually by Italian sports newspaper Tuttosport since 2003, the Golden Boy honours the best under-21 player competing in one of Europe's top-flight leagues, as determined by the UEFA coefficient rankings. The winner is selected by a panel of leading football journalists.
    Karl earned his place on the shortlist after a breakthrough 2025/26 campaign in which he helped Bayern secure a Bundesliga and DFB Cup double. The 18-year-old contributed nine goals and eight assists in 40 competi

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