2. Division Overview

Borussia Dortmund's Niklas Sule has confirmed he will retire from professional football at the end of the 2025-26 season. The former Bayern Munich defender revealed the emotional moment that convinced him to walk away from the game.

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.

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.

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?