U.S. men's national team defender John Tolkin suffered an apparent leg injury while playing for Holstein Kiel on Friday. The injury came just seven minutes into Kiel's match against Fortuna Dusseldorf, forcing the fullback out early and raising concern for both club and country as the season enters its final stretch.
Niclas Füllkrug has yet to hit his stride at AC Milan. The Rossoneri are already said to have decided on their next steps regarding the German striker.
Borussia Dortmund may once again approach SV Elversberg in a bid to recruit another official following the departure of sporting director Ole Book.
The Bundesliga club’s interest underlines the growing reputation of Elversberg’s back-room staff, and sources close to the situation suggest that talks could begin as early as next week. Dortmund’s scouts have been impressed by the 34-year-old’s analytical approach to talent identification and his ability to nurture young players, qualities that align closely with the Yellow-Blacks’ long-term strategy.
For Elversberg, the potential loss would be significant, as the official in question has played a key role in helping the club secure promotion to the third tier and establish a sustainable structure off the pitch. However, the opportunity to join a Champions League outfit is expected to be difficult to resist, and club officials are already preparing contingency plans should the approach prove successful.
Dortmund, meanwhile, is eager to mov
Manchester City has entered the race for Hertha BSC’s highly rated youngster Kennet Eichhorn, according to reports. The Premier League champions are the latest suitor to express interest in the talented teenager, whose performances in the German capital have attracted attention from across Europe. City’s scouting network, renowned for identifying and developing young stars, has reportedly been monitoring Eichhorn for several months, impressed by his technical ability, physical maturity and versatility across multiple positions in the attacking third.
For Hertha BSC, the interest in Eichhorn underscores the club’s ongoing role as a nurturing ground for elite talent, even as it navigates its own competitive challenges in the Bundesliga. The potential transfer could provide valuable financial resources to reinvest in the squad, while also presenting Eichhorn with an opportunity to accelerate his development under the guidance of world-class coaches at the Etihad Stadium. As the transfer w
Edin Dzeko has become a key figure in FC Schalke 04’s attack in record time. What happens to the Bosnian this summer could also depend on whether Schalke remain in the 2. Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich have exercised their right to bring Noel Aseko back to Bavaria after a successful spell with Hannover. While the Lower Saxony club had moved to trigger their €1 million purchase option, the club held a superior agreement to reclaim the talented player for €2.5m, according to reports.
In the 2. Bundesliga, Hertha BSC face VfL Bochum in Saturday evening’s top-of-the-table clash. But where is the match being played? SPOX has the answer.
In one of the most surreal moments witnessed in European football this season, a German second-division clash between Preussen Munster and Hertha Berlin descended into chaos. As referee Felix Bickel was summoned to the pitch-side monitor to review a potential penalty incident at the end of the first half, he was met with a completely blank screen because a supporter had physically intervened to stop the technology from working.
Hertha Berlin fans haven't had much to cheer about in recent years. Their decade-long stay in the Bundesliga ended after the team slumped to an 18th-placed finish in the 2022-23 season, just four years on from Lars Windhorst's €224 million minority takeover that came with the billionaire's promise to build a "true ‘big-city club’, like those in London or Madrid."
Former Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has been told he is simply too good for the second division, with Schalke sporting director Frank Baumann admitting the stopper "belongs in the top league." However, the German giants are desperate to extend his stay at the Veltins-Arena, confirming plans to sit down for contract talks while acknowledging that the player's family situation and the club's promotion battle will ultimately decide his future.
A new league, a new routine, and a surprisingly “boring” life in Germany - John Tolkin tells GOAL he’s finding stability at Kiel just as his USMNT chance reopens.
Following their relegation from the Bundesliga, Bochum are turning to artificial intelligence to rebuild their sporting structure, from signing players to selecting their next sporting director. With instability at the management level and a need to modernise recruitment, the club are reportedly in talks with AI platform Plaier to overhaul how they scout, evaluate and develop football talent.
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