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Mathis Albert Dortmund

Dortmund's Albert becomes youngest American to play in Bundesliga

Mathis Albert became the youngest American to make his Bundesliga debut on Sunday as the 16-year-old winger came off the bench for the final moments of Borussia Dortmund's 4-0 win over Freiburg. Albert had previously been named to the bench three times, but was officially handed his Bundesliga debut in the 88th minute of Sunday's match.

1. FSV Mainz 05 v FC Bayern München - Bundesliga

Kane hits 53rd goal as Bayern complete Mainz 'miracle'

Bayern Munich arrived at Mainz in a celebratory mood, having already secured the Bundesliga title and booked their place in the DFB-Pokal final earlier in the week. However, that high spirits quickly evaporated during a disastrous first half where a heavily rotated side fell three goals behind following strikes from Dominik Kohr, Paul Nebel, and Sheraldo Becker. Harry Kane has hailed Bayern Munich’s incredible powers of recovery after they clawed back to beat Mainz 4-3.

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Newcastle United v Manchester United - Premier League

Transfer blow for Man Utd as world-class left-back staying put

Manchester United have suffered a setback in their search for defensive reinforcements as Alphonso Davies looks set to remain at Bayern Munich. The world-class full-back has no intention of leaving the Allianz Arena this summer, with the German giants effectively pricing him out of a move to Old Trafford to secure their long-term future.

PSV Eindhoven v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8

Jackson set to return to Chelsea as Bayern not planning to keep him

Nicolas Jackson appears destined for a return to Chelsea this summer as the Bayern Munich leadership reportedly leans against making his loan deal permanent. Despite proving himself as a reliable deputy to Harry Kane and earning the trust of manager Vincent Kompany, the financial implications of a long-term deal look set to end his time in Bavaria.

Harry Kane Tottenham miss

Revealed: Kane goal list had team-mates ‘laughing at him’

Harry Kane once wrote a list of career goals that left Tottenham team-mates “laughing at him”, with fellow Spurs academy graduate Paul-Jose M’Poku telling GOAL who the “only person” that believed in the record-breaking striker was. In his younger years, few could have predicted what the current England captain would become. He has, however, had the last laugh and proved any doubters wrong.

Harry Kane Bayern Munich 2025-26

Another trophy for Kane! Bayern retain BuLi title at a canter

Bayern Munich have retained the Bundesliga title after beating Stuttgart 4-2 at the Allianz Arena on Sunday, giving Harry Kane the third trophy of his career with the German giants. The result saw Vincent Kompany's side move 15 points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund with only four games remaining, and wild scenes of celebration ensued after the final whistle.

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