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Why Man Utd & more want Hertha's teenage Kroos regen

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."

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Ex-Liverpool star Karius 'belongs in top league' amid Schalke heroics

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.

Tolkin’s ‘boring’ new life is fueling his USMNT push

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.

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Madrid, Barca & Man Utd on alert as bargain fee for 16-year-old revealed

Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United and Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund have been put on high alert after 16-year-old Hertha Berlin sensation Kennet Eichhorn's release clause was revealed. Eichhorn has created history in Germany after establishing himself in the first team and is expected to be on the radar of Europe's elite next summer.

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Leroy Sane open to Bundesliga return as he eyes 'nice story' ending

Leroy Sane has hinted at a possible return to his boyhood club Schalke, saying he could imagine ending his career where it all began. The former Bayern Munich winger, who made a switch to Galatasaray in the summer, called the idea of a Schalke reunion 'exciting', but admitted that it will not happen anytime soon.

German club turns to AI for new signings and director

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.

Woltemade told he's better off at Stuttgart than Bayern

Former Bayern Munich manager Felix Magath belives Nick Woltemade will benefit from staying at Stuttgart instead of joining Bayern Munich this year.

Klopp has 10-hour long talk with new RB Leipzig boss

RB Leipzig are set for major tactical changes next season following lengthy internal talks between Jurgen Klopp and new coach Ole Werner.

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WATCH: USMNT's Tolkin reveals favorite NFL team in Dallas

Tolkin fulfilled a childhood dream by visiting The Star in Frisco, Texas, sharing excitement being in the Cowboys' locker room

Hamburger SV v SSV Ulm 1846 - Second Bundesliga

At least 25 people rushed to hospital in HSV's promotion party

Hamburger SV's promotion party took a tragic turn as at least 25 people were left injured following jubilant celebrations.

Schalke want Madrid legend to become new head coach as they eye Bundesliga return

Schalke want Raul Gonzalez to help them return to Bundesliga with the Real Madrid all-time top goal scorer expected to leave Castilla in the summer.

Who is Damion Downs? Four facts about potential USMNT striker

GOAL breaks down why the 20-year-old striker is suddenly in the mix with the USMNT

'MVP!' - Karius' wife screams from the stands as he keeps clean sheet!

Loris Karius' wife Diletta Leotta cheered from the stands as the former Liverpool goalkeeper kept a clean sheet on his return to action.

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Midfielder reveals scam by fake sporting director over transfer

French midfielder Julien Maggiotti almost fell prey to a scam transfer on the January transfer deadline day, he has revealed.

21 under-the-radar January moves you might have missed

There was a flurry of activity across the planet during the winter window as plenty of clubs spent unusually big - but which deals passed you by?

Karius is back! Liverpool flop signs for fallen German giants

Liverpool flop Loris Karius has signed for Schalke 04 months after his partner asked him to leave "very inconvenient" Newcastle United.

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Van Nistelrooy close to landing new job after leaving Man Utd

Manchester United icon Ruud van Nistelrooy is reportedly in consideration for two managerial vacancies just days after leaving his Old Trafford post.

Julian Green reflects on career a decade after USMNT moment

The 29-year-old midfielder is among the most talked about players in USMNT history, but his career turned in ways he never expected

After Olympics, Furth's Dietz sets sights on USMNT chance

After featuring for the U.S. Under-23s at the Olympics this past summer, Maximilian Dietz is hoping to earn a U.S. men's national team place.

Nurnberg star attacked at home after posing in Bayern shirt

Police are investigating an attack on Nurnberg's Niklas-Wilson Sommer after he posted a photo of himself in a Bayern Munich shirt.

'The American Nagelsmann' marching toward the Bundesliga

St. Pauli are pushing for promotion, and they're led by their American-born prodigy of a head coach emerging as one of German soccer's best

Why Europe's elite all want Schalke's wonderkid midfielder

The teenage midfielder has been fast-tracked into the senior squad at the VELTINS-Arena having been likened to Paul Pogba

WATCH: Keeper smashes ball into his own net in Hamburg derby 😲

Hamburg goalkeeper Daniel Heuer Fernandes bizarrely smashed the ball into his own net during a derby day draw against St. Pauli.

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Lewandowski's crazy goalscoring stats in full

Robert Lewandowski has bagged an incredible amount of goals for his club and country, but just how many times in total has he found the net?

Fallen giants: Ajax, Lyon & clubs facing shock relegation battles

A series of clubs with a long history of domestic success and Champions League experience are this season fighting at the wrong end of the table

Real Madrid legend Raul rejects Schalke offer

Former Schalke striker Raul has rejected an offer to take over as the German side's coach, it has been reported.

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EA Sports FC 24: Teams, competitions & licences

EA Sports FC 24 licences have you covered when it comes to the players or competitions you want to pick.

Hamburg prematurely celebrate promotion before it's taken away

Hamburg fans invade pitch too soon as promotion is ripped away

Hamburg fans were left red-faced and bemused after storming the pitch to celebrate their team's promotion – only for two late goals to scupper them.

Sieb dreams of winning trophies with Man Utd

Former Bayern Munich youth star Armindo Sieb has revealed that his ambition is to join Manchester United and win trophies with the club.

Frequently asked questions

: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have won the Ligue 1 title 12 times, more than any other club. Their first win was in 1986, and they claimed their record-breaking 12th title in 2023, surpassing AS Saint-Etienne.
: The Ligue 1 consists of 18 teams since the 2023-24 season, prior to which 20 teams took part in the league. The inaugural season of the French first division in 1932-33 also consisted of 20 teams, divided in two groups of 10 teams each.
: Mickael Landreau holds the record for the most Ligue 1 appearances, with 618 matches as a goalkeeper. His career spanned nearly two decades, playing for clubs like Nantes, Paris Saint-Germain, Lille, and Bastia.
: Delio Onnis holds the record as the all-time top scorer in Ligue 1 with 299 goals. Playing as a centre-forward, his remarkable goal-scoring feats spanned the 1970s and 1980s, where he starred for clubs like AS Monaco and Reims, making him a legend in French football.
: As of 2024, Dimitri Payet holds the record for the most assists in Ligue 1 history, with a total of 130 assists. The attacking midfielder achieved this milestone during his successful stints with several clubs, including Marseille and Lille.
: Pierre Braine holds the record of being the oldest player in Ligue 1 history, aged almost 45 years in a Ligue 1 game in 1945.
: At 15 years and 225 days, Kalman Gerencseri is the youngest player in Ligue 1 history. The Frenchman played for Lens against Monaco in a Ligue 1 game in 1960.
: Notable players who have graced Ligue 1 include legends like Zinedine Zidane, George Weah, Thierry Henry, David Beckham, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe.
: Prominent managers in Ligue 1 include Arsene Wenger, Laurent Blanc, Carlo Ancelotti, Adi Hutter, Luis Enrique, etc.
: The Orange Velodrome in Marseille is the largest stadium in Ligue 1, with a capacity of 67,394 spectators. Home to Marseille since 1937, it is renowned for its electric atmosphere and hosting significant football events in France.
: Neymar is indeed the most expensive player in Ligue 1 history. His transfer from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 was valued at a record €222 million, which remains the highest transfer fee ever paid for a player.

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