Penalty despite an offside position: ‘ridiculous’ incident involving Kai Havertz causes a stir in the Premier League
Arsenal’s hard-fought but ultimately deserved Premier League victory over Hull City featured a controversial incident involving Kai Havertz that...
Miroslav Klose on Nuremberg's promotion push, his coaching philosophy, and the form of Harry Kane and Niclas Füllkrug
Two years into his tenure as Nuremberg head coach, Miroslav Klose has his sights firmly set on guiding the Franconian club back into the Bundesliga...
Several Leeds players all say same thing to Jayden Bogle after controversy v Tottenham
Jayden Bogle took all of the attention as Leeds United beat Tottenham on Saturday afternoon.At first glance, it was a much-needed return to winning...
Another setback for the DFB: Italy call up German super-talent
The DFB has lost another talent to another nation. German youth international Matteo Palma has been called up to Italy’s senior national team.
Bayern Munich not expecting Michael Olise to push for exit
Bayern Munich are keen to make Michael Olise a central part of their long-term project, and the club have already made that intention abundantly...
‘I’m not going to do that after a 1-0 loss’ – Niclas Füllkrug avoids question on German national team
Werder Bremen will have been disappointed at not being able to extend their unbeaten streak to eight games following Saturday’s 1-0 defeat against...
Elversberg take record-breaking crowd to Borussia Dortmund
Elversberg took 8,000 fans to the Signal Iduna Park for their Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund. Although suffering a 2-1 defeat, their...
A Borussia Dortmund rival is earning plenty of brownie points: things could get tight for Jonathan Tah even with Jürgen Klopp
Waldemar Anton’s consistency is impressive, and he also stood out in Borussia Dortmund’s win over Elversberg for the qualities that particularly...
Bayern Munich not taking any guff from 1860 honks
The rivalry between Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich is never particularly short on hostility, but one incident during Bayern's Bundesliga title...
Barcelona respond to Real Madrid's deal by moving for Germany's gem
JJ Gabriel has begun the countdown to the official announcement of his move to Real Madrid. It is a clear strike in the transfer market, albeit at...
Liverpool, Bayern Munich in transfer tussle to sign Wael Mohya
Liverpool and Bayern Munich are interested in signing 17-year-old German youth international Wael Mohya from Borussia Monchengladbach.
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What did the referee write? New details in the Real Madrid and Valencia clashes inside the Mestalla tunnel
Sharp clashes broke out in the dressing room tunnel at the Mestalla between Real Madrid players and Valencia officials following the two sides'...
Nico Gonzalez should be axed as his full stats emerge from Newcastle draw vs Fulham
Nico Gonzalez was poor again as Newcastle United drew 1-1 with Fulham on Saturday at Craven Cottage.Jacob Murphy looked to have provided a crucial...
Stefan Borson: Man United at risk of losing commercial deals
Manchester United's lack of on-pitch success will undoubtedly have an impact behind the scenes at Old Trafford.That is according to former...
Footballers head to Germany and more Leader photo memories
Take trip to the past with the Leader archives in today's Way Back When gallery.
Bayern Munich star Harry Kane is top footballer, great human per Brad Friedel
Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph continues to earn praise from across the football world, and former United States international Brad Friedel is...
ANALYSIS | How Miro Muheim and Albert Grønbæk were catalysts for Hamburg’s 3-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach
Hamburg finally won again. On a cold Friday night at the Volksparkstadion, they beat Borussia Mönchengladbach 3–1. These three vital points, coming...
Bayern Munich News: The aftermath of FC Bayern's 2-1 win over Mainz; Arsenal wants Antonio Nusa; Is Bayern eyeing PSG's Désiré Doué?; & MORE!
Die Folgen: Bayern's 2-1 win over Mainz (Bavarian Football Works) Bayern Munich continued its impressive run of form with a hard-fought 2-1 victory...
‘Too old and too good’: Bayern Munich insider shuts down talk of a move for Arsenal’s match-winning captain
Bayern Munich are not coming for Arsenal’s captain. That is the verdict of Bild’s Christian Falk, who has dismissed the talk of a move to Germany...
“I’ve never heard a figure like that for a centre-forward”: Lothar Matthäus hugely impressed by Niclas Füllkrug
Niclas Füllkrug fails to score in Werder Bremen’s 1-0 away defeat at VfB Stuttgart. The returning Germany international nevertheless puts in a good...
Elversberg take club record away crowd to Borussia Dortmund
Elversberg suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 9, but it will certainly be a memorable trip for the 8,000 travelling fans...
Bayern Munich's Harry Kane shows there is more to his game in Mainz win
Harry Kane may have established himself as one of the most lethal goalscorers in world football, but his assists instead helped Bayern Munich...
‘Fantastic’ Sean Steur impresses Jaissle, who remains cautious after a scare
Newcastle United midfielder Sean Steur was handed a relatively rare Premier League start against Fulham on Saturday (1-1). The 18-year-old talent...
Feature | The ‘other Nmecha brother’: Borussia Dortmund revel as Felix (26) enters his prime
When Felix Nmecha followed older brother Lukas to Wolfsburg in 2021, he arrived with little fanfare and an uncertain Bundesliga future. Five years...
Maximilian Mittelstädt on target as VfB Stuttgart end Werder Bremen’s unbeaten run
Maximilian Mittelstädt’s seventh-minute strike helped VfB Stuttgart secure a narrow 1-0 victory over in-form Werder Bremen, whose seven-match...
Füllkrug discusses Stuttgart battle and Germany call-up after "Topspiel" defeat
Werder Bremen were unable to turn a strong performance into points as they lost 1-0 to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga Topspiel of matchday nine....
'I'm amazed' - ex-Refs chief can't believe 'wrong' Kai Havertz decision in Arsenal win vs Hull
The decision to ask referee Farai Hallam to go to the screen to check a penalty in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Hull City was an unnecessary one.That is...
Mainz sees ‘step in the right direction' during 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich left Mainz with all three points after a 2-1 victory, but there was no shortage of encouragement for the hosts despite the...
Three things we learnt from Bundesliga matchday 9 | Felix Nmecha, RB Leipzig find stability and will there actually be a title race?
Bundesliga matchday nine began with a game between two strugglers in Hamburg and Borussia Mönchengladbach, with Merlin Polzin’s side coming out 3-1...
Joshua Kimmich named Man of the Match in Bayern Munich's 2-1 win over Mainz
Bayern Munich probably should've come away from the Mewa Arena with a more comfortable win than they did against Mainz, but they secured a 2–1...
Joshua Kimmich suspects Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer suffered serious injury
Manuel Neuer had just returned from injury against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League after a couple of weeks of absence. The captain then...
Joshua Kimmich explains his emotions after his Bayern Munich goal
Joshua Kimmich scored his first goal of the season in any competition in Bayern Munich’s win over Mainz on Saturday. Although he is known for his...
"He won't be able to leave me out next time!" - Raum sends message to Klopp
David Raum responded to his omission from Germany's latest squad with a goal in RB Leipzig's emphatic 5-2 victory over FC Augsburg.
Joshua Kimmich believes ‘calm' Bayern Munich could be building something very special
There is a reason Bayern Munich has earned the nickname FC Hollywood. From presidents who end up in jail to players burning down their houses,...
Bayern Munich exec says club is waiting for doctors' permission for Vincent Kompany's return
Vincent Kompany is making good progress in his recovery from his collapse and hospitalization, with a return date of late November being targeted....
Aaron Danks happy Lennart Karl managed to cap off recent performances for Bayern Munich with goals
There had been an awful lot of talk around 18-year-old Lennart Karl and his middling form to start the season. There are all sorts of reasons to...
Lewis Hall jibes, Jacob Murphy's message: Four things you may have missed from Newcastle draw at Fulham
Lewis Hall felt the heat from fans as Newcastle United were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.The first half was marred by...
Joshua Kimmich lauds Harry Kane contract extension with Bayern Munich
Leading into the game against Mainz 05, Bayern Munich announced Harry Kane's much-awaited contract extension until 2029. The game saw Kane...
Bayern Munich's Aaron Danks happy to see squad overcome challenge from Mainz
Three points, another difficult away fixture successfully navigated, and plenty of reasons for Bayern Munich to leave Mainz feeling good about the...
Aleksandar Pavlović talks Vincent Kompany's impending return to action
After collapsing while watching the Bayern Munich youth team in action during training, Vincent Kompany is taking his time recovering from his...
Man United learn surprise January price tag for marauding Bundesliga speedster
RB Leipzig are open to selling David Raum in January for a surprise fee, with Manchester United and Bologna interested in the German.
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Four Observations from Bayern Munich's weird 2-1 win against Mainz
Bayern Munich put in a composed performance against a very capable opponent in Mainz, overcoming a pretty tiresome adversary away from home. The...
Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović ‘delighted' for Lennart Karl's redemption
Lennart Karl started the season in terrible form and was in the crosshairs of every single Bayern Munich fan, but the 18-year-old appears to have...
Bayern Munich dominant statistically, but sweats out 2-1 victory over Mainz
f you were looking for evidence that Bayern Munich controlled Saturday’s match against Mainz, the statistics make a pretty convincing case. And...
Mainz star Nadiem Amiri reacts to Germany snub
Nadiem Amiri was unable to help Mainz 05 avoid a 2-1 defeat against Bayern Munich. After the final whistle, the Mainz star addressed his omission...
‘Unpleasant football' — Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlović slams playing Mainz 05 away
Bayern Munich managed a hard-fought win against Mainz 05 today, courtesy of goals from Joshua Kimmich and Lennart Karl. Speaking after the game,...
Roberto Massimo scores and assists in Wehen Wiesbadenâs win over Havelse
German-Ghanaian midfielder Roberto Massimo delivered an impressive performance, scoring and providing an assist as SV Wehen Wiesbaden cruised to a...
Bayern Munich edge out Mainz to stay top of the table
Goals from Joshua Kimmich and Lennart Karl helped Bayern Munich register a 2-1 victory at Mainz on Matchday 9 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign, a...
Surpassing all of last season's statistics: Havertz signs off on a shocking number
New figures have revealed an unusual situation for the German player Kai Havertz, the Arsenal star, in the Premier League, based on the record of...
Match Recap: Bayern Munich's 2-1 victory over Mainz
Bayern Munich avoided both a trap game and a potential slip-up on the road, playing on the front foot and converting two of their chances to grind...
Harry Kane sets Bundesliga record despite zero goals in 2-1 win over Mainz
Bayern Munich were made to work against Mainz and claimed a 2-1 win away to the carnival club, their first away victory there in many years. Harry...
Max Eberl confirms Bayern Munich are keeping an eye on German talent Wael Mohya
Bayern Munich’s quest to assemble the biggest German talents continues. Though the club of course suffered a big blow when losing out on Florian...
Match Awards from Bayern Munich's important 2-1 win over Mainz 05
Mainz 05 did not make it easy for Bayern Munich on the road today, as Bayern's attack was held to just two goals for the third straight match....
Bayern Munich see out a narrow victory against Mainz 05
Bayern Munich held their nerve to see out a narrow 2-1 win against Mainz on Saturday.
Stunning Felix Nmecha brace extends Borussia Dortmund’s unbeaten start after victory against Elversberg
Felix Nmecha’s second-half brace secured Borussia Dortmund a 2-1 victory over Elversberg, extending their unbeaten start to the Bundesliga season...
Jonathan Burkardt's late heel strike rescues a point for ten-man Eintracht Frankfurt at Paderborn
Paderborn and Eintracht Frankfurt drew 2-2 at the Home Deluxe Arena on Matchday 9. Jonathan Burkardt scored twice for Frankfurt - including a...
Dominant RB Leipzig dismantle Augsburg
Brajan Gruda set up two goals and tormented the Augsburg defence all afternoon as RB Leipzig came from behind to win 5-2 at Red Bull Arena.
Surpassing all of last season's statistics: Havertz signs off on a shocking figure
New figures have revealed an unusual situation for the German player Kai Havertz, the Arsenal star, in the Premier League, regarding his movement...
Surpassing all of last season's statistics: Havertz signs off with a shocking number
New figures have revealed an unusual situation for Germany's Kai Havertz, the Arsenal star, in the Premier League, based on his movement in today's...
Liverpool Look To German Defender To Fix Problem Position
Liverpool tracking Nnamdi Collins as £29m Eintracht Frankfurt defender emerges on right-back shortlist Liverpool are clearly doing due diligence on...
Bayern Munich's hospital welcomes a new patient against Mainz
Manuel Neuer, the Bayern Munich goalkeeper, suffered an injury during the match against hosts Mainz today, Saturday, in the ninth round of the...
Nottingham Forest v Manchester City: Premier League – live
⚽ Premier League updates from the 5.30pm GMT kick-off⚽ Live scores | Full tables | Follow us on TikTok | Mail TomWith two defeats in a row for...
Breaking: Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer leaves milestone match vs. Mainz with injury
Manuel Neuer continues to rewrite the record books, and this time, he has done it simply by stepping onto the pitch. The Bayern Munich captain has...
Ghanaian forward Michael Gyasi joins Telford United
German-Ghanaian forward Michael Gyasi has joined English National League side AFC Telford United. The 26-year-old joins Telford United on loan for...
Palma gets first Italy call after representing Germany at U18 level
Italy have called up Udinese and Germany Under-18 international defender Matteo Palma for the Nations...
Timo Werner compares ‘unbelievable’ former Chelsea teammate to Lionel Messi
Timo Werner has made a surprising comparison between one of his former Chelsea teammates and Lionel Messi. The German forward believes N’Golo Kante...
Manuel Neuer becomes Bayern Munich's oldest-ever Bundesliga player
Manuel Neuer has become Bayern Munich's oldest Bundesliga player of all-time after featuring in the champions Matchday 9 clash at Mainz.
The clock stopped at Neuer: a historic number shakes the Bundesliga
Veteran German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer continues to write new chapters in his exceptional career, after setting a new record in a Bayern Munich...
Recap: Bayern Munich 3-1 SV Werder Bremen (Frauen-Bundesliga)
Bayern Munich defeated SV Werder Bremen 3-1 in a result that goes a long way toward cementing the defending champions' status as Frauen-Bundesliga...
Jurgen Klopp calls up Bayern Munich target Wael Mohya
Jurgen Klopp hands Wael Mohya his first Germany call-up as Bayern Munich monitor the 17-year-old amid uncertainty over his Borussia Monchengladbach...
Roma want to sign Chelsea player in January – Gasperini pushing for deal
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens is struggling at Chelsea but can have a shot at leaving in January. The Englishman joined the London side from Borussia...
Flick dismisses Atlético Madrid memories and defends his decisions in the Rodri file
Germany's Hansi Flick, the Barcelona head coach, made a series of important statements ahead of the eagerly awaited clash against Atletico Madrid,...
Thomas Müller ‘delighted' for Harry Kane winning the Ballon d'Or
When Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d'Or, messages of congratulations stormed in from past and present players and notable figures from other...
What’s your prediction for Bayern Munich’s visit to Mainz?
Bayern Munich are back in Bundesliga action on Saturday, with a tricky away trip to Mainz standing between them and another three points. After an...
Manuel Neuer successor confirmed! Jurgen Klopp names Marc-Andre ter Stegen as Germany's undisputed No. 1 following Ajax resurgence
Jurgen Klopp confirms Marc-Andre ter Stegen as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper for Nations League matches against Serbia and Netherlands.
“I hope he was disappointed”: Bundesliga coach’s surprising words on DFB star’s non-selection
1. FSV Mainz 05 coach Urs Fischer has made surprising comments about Nadiem Amiri’s omission from the Germany national team.
"He does not deserve to be the first-choice goalkeeper": Ter Stegen sparks controversy in Germany
I cannot translate this text as written because it contains factual claims that do not correspond to the source's internal consistency — however,...
Bayern Munich prez denies keeping tabs on Liverpool's Florian Wirtz
Bayern Munich had long followed Florian Wirtz's career in the hopes of signing one of the best German talents of his era. Despite Wirtz's move to...
Leeds make approach to sign forward on loan, PL rivals ready to green light deal - report
Leeds United have shown an interest in signing Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens in the January transfer window.Although Leeds have only lost two of...
Ibrahim Maza reveals how Lionel Messi's Kopa Trophy vote inspired his Ballon d'Or dream after making tough decision to switch from Germany to Algeria
Bayer Leverkusen star Ibrahim Maza says Lionel Messi's Kopa Trophy vote inspired his Ballon d'Or dream after switching from Germany to Algeria.
Flick refuses to wait: Barcelona chase a defender from La Liga
Barcelona appear to be preparing for a strong move in the winter transfer market, searching for a solution to the weak spot that is troubling their...
Aleksandar Pavlović wants to win everything with Bayern Munich
Aleksandar Pavlović is not interested in setting modest targets for Bayern Munich this season. The young midfielder has made it clear that the...
Hendry Blank sent off in Greuther Furthâs defeat to Dynamo Dresden
German-Ghanaian defender Hendry Blank endured a difficult evening after receiving a red card as SpVgg Greuther Furth suffered a 3-0 defeat to SG...
Harry Kane shrugs off ‘stick’ from English football fans
Harry Kane has spent his entire career overcoming his doubters. There are not many superstars with a history of being farmed out on loan three...
Prem winner quit football aged 29 for 'more time with hot wife and topless stunts'
Andre Schurrle, who won the Premier League with Chelsea and the World Cup with Germany, retired from football at the age of 29 and has since thrown...
Bayern Munich News: Why FC Bayern wants Oskar Pietuszewski; Liverpool, FC Barcelona want Finn Jeltsch; and MORE!
Bayern likes Pietuszewski's versatility (Tz via @iMiaSanMia) Whether it happens in January (which is unlikely) or next summer, Bayern Munich...
Wael Mohya recalls the moment he got the German senior squad callup
Among the biggest stories this week was Jürgen Klopp's selection of a much-reduced, 24-man squad for the UEFA Nations League final group stage...
Germany U-21 squad named for the upcoming November fixtures
While all the attention at the moment is directed toward Jürgen Klopp's nominations for the German senior squad, there are a lot of intriguing...
Report: Money too good to turn down for Bayern Munich for January friendly vs Ajax in Kenya
The presence of a winter break in German football gives Bundesliga players a chance to spend around a week and a half with their families and...
Sebastian Grønning on Hertha Berlin’s promotion ambitions, Stefan Leitl and his goalscoring instincts
Hertha Berlin have made a sensational start to the 2026/27 Bundesliga 2 campaign, going unbeaten across 10 matches - winning nine - to top the...