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Dortmund land €12m teenager from Cruzeiro

Borussia Dortmund have once again dipped into the South American market to secure one of Brazil's most highly-rated youngsters, reinforcing their reputation as Europe’s premier finishing school. The Bundesliga giants have finalized a deal to sign 17-year-old left-back Kaua Prates from Cruzeiro, continuing a long-standing tradition of recruiting emerging talent before they become household names. This strategic move represents a significant investment in the club's defensive future, ensuring they remain ahead of the curve in the global hunt for elite modern full-backs.

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'Like Lahm & Robben' – Bayern legend's huge comparison for Olise & Laimer

The right flank at the Allianz Arena is witnessing a renaissance that has evoked memories of the club's golden era. A Bayern Munich icon has heaped praise on the blossoming chemistry between Michael Olise and Konrad Laimer, going as far as to compare their dynamic to the legendary tandem of Arjen Robben and Philipp Lahm. However, amidst the praise comes a stark warning to the board regarding the Austrian defender's future.

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Tottenham brutally told why Kane will snub emotional return

Tottenham have been brutally informed that there is no chance of Harry Kane pulling on their famous lilywhite shirt again. The England captain severed career-long ties with Spurs in 2023 as the club’s all-time leading scorer and lifted his trophy curse in Germany with Bayern Munich. A return to the Premier League has been mooted, but Bobby Zamora has told GOAL why such a switch is unlikely to happen.

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Bayern threaten to blacklist agents over 'outrageous' negotiations

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has declared war on player agents following the protracted contract negotiations with Dayot Upamecano. The 74-year-old is no longer willing to tolerate the immense power wielded by representatives and has threatened to create a "blacklist" to ban those who behave unfairly from future dealings with the club. Hoeness believes the financial demands of agents have become disproportionate and is ready to take radical steps to curb their influence at the Allianz Arena.

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Huge update delivered on Kane’s release clause at Bayern

Harry Kane’s future beyond the summer of 2026 may have already been decided, with a huge update being delivered on the release clause that existed in his contract at Bayern Munich. There were suggestions that the England international striker could be on the move this summer, but Bundesliga title holders appear confident that an extended stay at the Allianz Arena will be agreed.

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Brighton launch third bid for breakthrough Bundesliga star

Brighton are refusing to take no for an answer in their pursuit of Koln sensation Said El Mala. The Seagulls, ever the masters of identifying Europe’s most exciting young talent, have lodged a fresh formal offer for the 19-year-old winger. Despite the Bundesliga side’s previous reluctance to sell, Fabian Hurzeler’s side is pushing harder than ever to secure the teenager's signature before his value spirals out of reach.

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Neuer told what he must do to earn new Bayern contract

Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has issued a clear message regarding Manuel Neuer’s future at the Allianz Arena. With the legendary goalkeeper’s contract set to expire in 2026, the club faces a massive decision on whether to extend the 39-year-old’s stay. Eberl insists that sentimentality will not dictate the choice, emphasising that the World Cup winner must maintain world-class performance levels to earn a new deal, while also confirming a major defensive renewal to combat transfer market inflation.

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Adeyemi addresses Dortmund future as contract talks stall

Borussia Dortmund speedster Karim Adeyemi has finally broken his silence regarding his future at the Westfalenstadion. With transfer speculation mounting and contract talks reportedly hitting a wall, the German international addresses the rumours linking him with a potential €60 million summer exit. As reports suggest BVB chiefs are increasingly irritated by his off-field activities, Adeyemi clarifies his stance on staying in the Bundesliga amidst the growing noise.

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Neuer ruled out for weeks ahead of Dortmund showdown

Bayern Munich have suffered a major setback in their title pursuit. Captain Manuel Neuer has been sidelined for the foreseeable future after sustaining a significant muscle tear during the recent victory over Werder Bremen. The veteran's absence comes at the worst possible time, ruling him out of the high-stakes showdown against Borussia Dortmund. Vincent Kompany must now rely on his backup options to navigate a season-defining period without his talismanic leader between the posts.

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Brits Abroad: Trent proves his worth as Kane hits 500

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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'Money isn't his top priority' - Bayern legend on Kane's future

Bayern Munich legend Lothar Matthaus is “convinced” that Harry Kane will remain at the Allianz Arena and sign a contract extension as “money isn’t his top priority”. The prolific England international striker has seen a transfer speculated on, as there are release clauses in his current terms, but discussions regarding an extended stay with the Bundesliga champions are being lined up.

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‘Anything is possible’ - Kane thinking about Lewa goal record

Harry Kane is thinking about Robert Lewandowski's Bundesliga goal record, with the Bayern Munich striker admitting that “anything is possible”. Prolific Polish frontman Lewandowski once found the target on 41 occasions across a single Bundesliga campaign. Nobody has been able to raise that bar, but 2025-26 could see Kane could claim another entry in the history books.

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History-making Kane reveals next target after reaching 500 goals

Harry Kane has been rewriting the history books again, becoming the first Englishman to reach 500 career goals. That is some achievement from the prolific Bayern Munich striker, as he has bettered the exploits of iconic figures such as Sir Bobby Charlton, Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney. The 32-year-old frontman has revealed his next target.

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'He's Harry Kane!' - Bayern striker chases Bundesliga record

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany believes Harry Kane is more interested in retaining the Bundesliga title than breaking Robert Lewandowski's record for most goals in a season, though conceded the England captain could well have one eye on making history. Kane scored twice in Saturday's 3-0 win away at Werder Bremen to take his season tally to 26 in the German top flight.

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Take a bow, Kane! Bayern star hits major career milestone

Harry Kane marked another landmark moment in his impressive career by scoring twice for Bayern Munich against Werder Bremen, bringing his total to 500 senior goals for club and country. The England captain continued what is becoming his most prolific season in Germany and is heading towards the World Cup in outstanding scoring form, a great sign for the Three Lions.

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He's staying! Madrid miss out as Upamecano signs new Bayern contract

Bayern Munich have officially secured the long-term future of Dayot Upamecano, confirming that the French international has signed a contract extension until 2030. The 27-year-old was in the final months of his previous deal, sparking intense speculation that he would leave for free. However, the defender has opted to commit his peak years to the Bavarian giants, dealing a massive blow to his high-profile suitors in Spain and France.

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Why Liverpool are stalling in push for €100m-rated Diomande

Liverpool are holding off from making a transfer move for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande due to contractual complications. The Reds are thought to be keen on the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, who has scored seven Bundesliga goals so far this season, but the Merseysiders will wait to make their play due to some uncertainty over his personal situation. RB Leipzig reportedly value Diomande at €100 million (£87.15m/$118m), with the German side not looking to sell him unless a truly lucrative offer arrives.

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Bayern Munich deliver worrying Kane contract update

Bayern Munich have delivered an update on Harry Kane’s contract situation, with a slightly worrying admission being made by the club’s sporting director Max Eberl. He had offered hope to a loyal fan base at the Allianz Arena when revealing that “talks” were being held. It has now been revealed that prolific England international Kane is yet to form part of those discussions.

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Liverpool selling Diaz & trusting in Gakpo was a huge mistake

Liverpool fans never fully appreciated Luis Diaz. Indeed, most of them seemed to welcome the Colombian's departure to Bayern Munich last summer, believing that his sale was necessary to accommodate £116 million ($158m) signing Florian Wirtz, with Cody Gakpo still on hand to fill the first-choice role on the left flank.

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Saudi Pro League clubs make contact with Bayern star Kane

Harry Kane has been targeted by Saudi Pro League clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, per a new report from Kicker. The England captain has a contract until 2027 but the new report states that a release clause may well exist in his current deal. Kane has impressed again this season with Bayern, scoring 24 times in just 21 Bundesliga games for the Bavarians.

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Dembele, Liverpool and Europe's biggest winners & losers

We still have a title race in England! Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League looked to be over after they fell behind to another stunning free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield on Sunday, but Pep Guardiola's men produce a sensational fightback to defeat Liverpool 2-1 and close the game to leaders Arsenal to just six points.

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Kane ends BuLi fairy tale as McTominay scores through pain

GOAL runs the rule over the British players earning a living away from their homeland, with plenty more stars deciding to leave their comfort zones in search of a better footballing life elsewhere. The Premier League is still obviously one of the world's most entertaining divisions and the Championship can prove fantastic for development, but there are more options out there.

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Hat-trick hero Diaz & ice-cool Kane get Bayern back on track

Luis Diaz struck a devastating hat-trick and Harry Kane scored twice from the penalty spot as Bayern Munich swept aside high-flying Hoffenheim in a 5-1 Bundesliga victory at the Allianz Arena. The visitors were given a challenging task when Kevin Akpoguma was sent off early on, but levelled through Andrej Kramaric, before Kane and Diaz took the game away from them for a comfortable victory in the end.

Frequently asked questions

Since the Conference League's inception in 2021, three teams have lifted the trophy: Roma, West Ham United, and the current champions, Olympiacos.

The newest format, introduced ahead of the 2024-25 season, features 36 teams, four more than in the previous format.

Mainz 05 midfielder Hong Hyun-seok and Gent captain Sven Kums have made 39 appearances each in the Conference League, making them the players with the most appearances in the competition.

As for top goalscorers, Arthur Cabral leads the list with 21 goals to his name, including those scored in the qualifying phase. However, without taking into account goals scored in the qualifying phase, three players have scored the joint-most goals in Conference League with 12 each to their names: Arthur Cabral, Eran Zahavi, and Vangelis Pavlidis.

Darian Males, Gavriel Kanichowsky, and Cristiano Biraghi have the most assists in Conference League history, registering eight assists each.

Veteran Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, while playing for Villarreal in 2023, became the oldest player to feature in the Conference League at 40 years and 175 days.

Lille wonderkid Ayyoub Bouaddi holds the record as the Conference League's youngest-ever player at the tender age of 16 years and 3 days.

Stars such as Paulo Dybala, Lorenzo Pellegrini, Tammy Abraham, Declan Rice, Harry Kane, Ollie Watkins,Co Mario Gotze, Kasper Schmeichel, Cody Gakpo, Stephan El Shaarawy, James Maddison, Jonathan David, and Edin Dzeko have played in the Conference League.

Manuel Pellegrini, Jose Mourinho, Unai Emery, David Moyes, and Ange Postecoglou are among the most famous managers to have managed in the Conference League.