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“A story even bigger than the fall of the Berlin Wall.”

For decades, Glasgow Rangers FC did not sign any Catholic players, until a sensational transfer changed a great deal – but not everything.

Celtic’s Trusty won’t stop fighting for his USMNT WC chance

GOAL sat down with Auston Trusty as the Celtic defender continues his push for a USMNT World Cup spot, opening up on the journey, pressure, and belief driving him.

Reading v Tottenham Hotspur - Pre-Season Friendly

Spurs starlet Moore reveals heart scare that kept him bed-bound for six weeks

Tottenham wonderkid Mikey Moore has opened up about a heart scare that forced him into six weeks of total bed rest during his breakout 2024-25 campaign. The 18-year-old winger revealed that the worrying diagnosis occurred just as he was set to start a major Europa League fixture, momentarily derailing his rapid ascent through the professional ranks.

Portugal World Cup hopeful explains how he'll handle CR7 celebration dilemma

Hearts sensation Claudio Braga has seen his stock rise meteorically this season, and the 26-year-old striker now finds himself on the verge of a dream Portugal call-up. As Roberto Martinez monitors the forward's progress in Scotland ahead of the 2026 World Cup, a unique conundrum has emerged regarding his goal celebration, which he copied from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Wales v Montenegro - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B4

Bellamy addresses Wales future amid Celtic links

Craig Bellamy has addressed links to the Celtic job following a crushing blow to his aspirations with the Welsh national team. The 46-year-old has garnered significant praise for his rejuvenation of the squad, guiding them to a World Cup play-off semi-final where they were eventually eliminated on penalties by Bosnia.

NXGN 2026: Top 50 teenage wonderkids in football

The annual NXGN lists are back for 2026, as GOAL ranks the world's top teenage talents in men's and women's football, crowning winners that will follow in the footsteps of the likes of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Vicky Lopez in being recognised as the best young footballers on the planet.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	FC Barcelone	31	26	1	4	84	30	54	79	W W W W W
2	Real Madrid	31	22	4	5	65	29	36	70	D L W W W
3	Villarreal	31	19	4	8	56	36	20	61	W L W D W
4	Atletico Madrid	31	17	6	8	51	32	19	57	L L L W W
5	Bétis Séville	31	11	13	7	45	38	7	46	D D L D L

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

FC Barcelone

W
W
W
W
W

Real Madrid

D
L
W
W
W

Villarreal

W
L
W
D
W

Atletico Madrid

L
L
L
W
W

Bétis Séville

D
D
L
D
L

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most Bundesliga titles?

Bayern Munich are the most decorated team in the history of Bundesliga with 32 top-flight titles to their name. Their most recent title came in the 2022-23 season, which was their 11th straight league title.

How many teams are in the Bundesliga?

There are 18 teams in the current format of the Bundesliga. Bundesliga, as we know it today, was formed in 1962 with the 1963-64 season being the first-ever season. It began with 16 teams, but was expanded to 18 teams ahead of the 1965-66 season.

Who has made the most Bundesliga appearances ever?

Karl-Heinz 'Charly' Korbel, with 602 appearances to his name, holds the record for making the most appearances in Bundesliga history. The defender achieved this feat with just one club: Eintracht Frankfurt.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the Bundesliga?

Gerd Muller, inarguably the greatest German forward of all-time, is Bundesliga's all-time leading goalscorer with 365 goals to his name in 427 appearances. All his goals came in a Bayern Munich jersey.

Who has the most assists in the history of the Bundesliga?

Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has registered the most assists in Bundesliga history, with 207 and counting.

Who is the oldest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Former German defender Klaus Fitchel is the oldest player ever to play in the Bundesliga. Fitchel was aged 43 years and 184 days when he played for Schalke on the final matchday of the 1987-88 campaign.

Who is the youngest player ever in the Bundesliga and how old was he?

Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko, at 16 years and one day, became the youngest player in Bundesliga history to play in the league, when he came on for Erling Haaland in the 2020-21 season in a game against Hertha Berlin.

Which famous players have played in the Bundesliga?

Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Ilkay Gundogan, Stefan Effenberg, Toni Kroos, Gerd Muller, Franz Beckenbauer, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rudiger, and Arjen Robben are some of the most famous players to have played in the Bundesliga.

Which famous managers have managed in the Bundesliga?

Xabi Alonso, Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp, Julian Nagelsmann, Jupp Heynckes, Ralf Rangnick, Thomas Tuchel, Otto Rehhagel, Matthias Sammer, and Giovanni Trapattoni are some of the most famous managers to have managed a Bundesliga club.

What is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga?

Borussia Dortmund's electrifying stadium Signal Iduna Park is the biggest stadium in the Bundesliga with a capacity of 81.365.

Who is the most expensive player in the history of the Bundesliga?

Harry Kane's €95 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Bayern Munich in 2023 is Bundesliga's most expensive transfer of all-time.