Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick admitted the upcoming international break has arrived at an inconvenient moment after continuing his red-hot form against RB Leipzig on Sunday. The Czech forward netted for a fourth consecutive Bundesliga match to inspire a 2-0 victory but expressed frustration that domestic momentum must now be paused.
At FC Augsburg, Mads Pedersen and Sandro Wagner, the new Hannover 96 coach, worked together for around six months. However, the two apparently only got on with each other with difficulty.
Deniz Undav again manages very little in VfB Stuttgart’s 1-0 defeat to Borussia Dortmund, and his statistics are alarming. When he then speaks to get the frustration off his chest, a particular facet of his character finally shines through again, one that has always been part of his unlikely success.
Harry Kane has refused to be drawn into a war of words with Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal despite the teenager seemingly aiming a dig at the England captain’s Ballon d'Or credentials. The prolific Bayern Munich striker chose the high road after his latest Bundesliga landmark, opting to praise the Spanish youngster rather than retaliate to claims that goal tallies shouldn't decide football's biggest individual prize.
Borussia Dortmund figures Waldemar Anton, Ole Book, and match-winner Maxi Beier offered their assessments following a clinical 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart. The trio praised the team's defensive control, box efficiency, and clean sheet performance.
Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac expressed immense delight for Maxi Beier after the striker scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart. Kovac highlighted the forward's resilience after missing out on international selection ahead of the break.
Fabio Silva has already scored four goals in all competitions for Borussia Dortmund in this still young season. In the Bundesliga match away to VfB Stuttgart, the 24-year-old will initially have to take his place on the bench. SPOX tells you what lies behind it.
With Giannis Konstantelias, Borussia Dortmund seem to have pulled off a real coup. The Greek could possibly pave the way for another compatriot's transfer to the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich will probably have to pull out all the stops in their pursuit of JJ Gabriel from Manchester United if they are to get the deal done. The wonderkid is said to be with another top club in person in the coming days.
After the 7-0 win against Union Berlin, all of Bayern Munich’s attacking players had something to celebrate. All except Luis Diaz, whose goal drought continues. Bayern are now hoping one measure will help history repeat itself.
Mauricio Pochettino and the United States men's national team have suffered a major blow after highly-rated defender Noahkai Banks committed his international future to Germany. The 19-year-old Augsburg centre-back, who previously represented the USMNT at youth level, will now file a one-time switch with FIFA to represent his mother's homeland.
After Bayern Munich’s emphatic 7-0 gala in the Bundesliga against Union Berlin, FCB board member for sport Max Eberl sent a nice greeting in the direction of Lamine Yamal of Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid have reignited their interest in Bayer Leverkusen's young sensation Ibrahim Maza as they look to strengthen their midfield. However, the Werkself are determined to hold on to the 20-year-old and are already preparing a lucrative new contract to fend off suitors.
Michael Olise was the outstanding performer in Bayern Munich’s 7-0 win against Union Berlin. He went home not only with the man-of-the-match award and the match ball, but also with a special gift from Neymar.
Bayern Munich’s superstar Harry Kane reacted calmly to the bold statements by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé five weeks before the Ballon d’Or is awarded.
