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1. FSV Mainz 05 v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

Kompany's successor? Legend tips nephew for Bayern job

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has dropped a major hint regarding the club's long-term managerial plans by naming a surprising candidate to eventually succeed Vincent Kompany. Despite the Belgian's current success at the Allianz Arena, the club icon believes a familiar face within the family could be the perfect heir to the throne.

Newcastle United v Sunderland - Premier League

Gordon receives 'concrete' transfer offer from Bayern

Bayern Munich have stepped up their pursuit of Anthony Gordon by presenting the Newcastle winger with a "concrete" transfer offer. The Bundesliga champions are now leading the race for the England international, while Barcelona falling behind due to financial constraints.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Russo's hopes fade after UWCL exit

Aitana Bonmati has won each of the last three Ballons d'Or Feminin - but the accolade will go to someone else in 2026. Will it be two-time winner and fellow Barcelona star Alexia Putellas who reasserts herself as the best player in the women's game? Or could there be a new name on the honour roll when the Golden Ball is handed out in Paris in October?

Crystal Palace v Newcastle United - Premier League

Bayern still eyeing Gordon bid as Newcastle set massive asking price

Bayern Munich are refusing to give up on their pursuit of Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon as they look to bolster their attacking options for next season. The German giants have identified the England international as a primary target, but a significant gap in valuation remains between the two clubs.

Up to 800 million euros: the Women's Bundesliga is set to invest heavily

After talks with the DFB collapsed, the Women's Bundesliga is poised to secure its future with substantial investment.

'Best match ever been involved in!' - Luis Enrique 'so tired' after PSG-Bayern

Luis Enrique has hailed Paris Saint-Germain's breathless 5-4 victory over Bayern Munich as "the best match I've ever been involved in as a coach". The Parc des Princes hosted a historic Champions League semi-final first leg that saw nine goals shared between the European heavyweights, leaving the Spanish tactician both exhausted and exhilarated.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bayern Munich	23	22	1	0	86	8	78	67	W W W W W
2	VfL Wolfsburg	24	16	4	4	65	35	30	52	W L D D W
3	Eintracht Frankfurt	24	15	3	6	61	39	22	48	W W W W W
4	Bayer Leverkusen	24	14	1	9	42	32	10	43	W W W W L
5	TSG 1899 Hoffenheim	23	13	2	8	45	29	16	41	W W L L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Bayern Munich

W
W
W
W
W

VfL Wolfsburg

W
L
D
D
W

Eintracht Frankfurt

W
W
W
W
W

Bayer Leverkusen

W
W
W
W
L

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

W
W
L
L
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Bundesliga titles?

Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.

How many teams are in the Bundesliga?

There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.

Who has made the most Bundesliga appearances ever?

Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Bundesliga?

Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Bundesliga?

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.

Which famous players have played in the Bundesliga?

Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Stefan Effenberg, Toni Kroos, Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, and Arjen Robben are some of the most famous players to have played in the Bundesliga.

Which famous managers have managed in the Bundesliga?

Xabi Alonso, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Jupp Heynckes, Ralf Rangnick, Thomas Tuchel, Otto Rehhagel, Matthias Sammer, and Giovanni Trapattoni are some of the most famous managers to have managed a Bundesliga club.

What is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga?

Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Bundesliga?

Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.