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5 underdogs to back across Europe this weekend

Plenty of football is coming up. We’ve highlighted a few underdog picks that could be worth backing.

Americans Abroad: Can anyone stop Christian Pulisic?

Pulisic is chasing a first league title, Balogun is delivering in Europe, and Brenden Aaronson is fighting relegation - GOAL breaks down the biggest Americans Abroad storylines across Europe this weekend.

Have Germany found their new Podolski in Bayern-linked teen?

Florian Wirtz's £100 million ($130m) move from Bayer Leverkusen to Liverpool didn't just upset Bayern Munich. It also hit hard at Koln. After all, Wirtz had come through their academy only to leave for Leverkusen in the summer of 2020 - and for a paltry €300,000 (£265,000/$350,000). Koln were furious. They felt Leverkusen had broken a 'gentleman's agreement' by signing one of the most exciting young players they'd ever produced - but there was nothing they could do about it. Wirtz's contract was expiring and he wanted to leave.

Galatasaray AS v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League

Podolski just won't stop! Ex-Bayern and Arsenal forward not retiring at 40

Former Bayern Munich and Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski isn’t ready to hang up his boots just yet. The 40-year-old World Cup winner has hinted he could extend his playing career at Gornik Zabrze beyond this season if the Polish side continue their remarkable title charge proving once again that the German forward’s love for football still burns bright.

Bayern got lucky! Diaz's 'offside' goal was the turning point - Hamann

Former Germany midfielder Didi Hamann criticised the match officials after Luis Diaz was wrongly deemed onside before scoring the equaliser, which proved to be the turning point in Bayern Munich’s 4-1 win over Koln. Hamann argued that the absence of VAR until the third round of the DFB-Pokal is unfair to teams that have been eliminated due to refereeing errors.

Koln boss calms hype surrounding Bayern & Man City target El Mala

Koln sporting director Thomas Kessler has moved to calm the hype surrounding rising star Said El Mala, following reports of interest from Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund and several Premier League clubs. El Mala has committed his future to Koln by signing a contract until 2030 and the director insists he will not be sold any time soon by the Bundesliga side.

'One of my favourites' - Kane thrilled by eye-catching Bayern goal

Harry Kane says his first goal away at FC Koln on Tuesday was "one of his favourites" so far this season as Bayern Munich came from behind to beat the newly-promoted Bundesliga side 4-1 in the DFB Pokal. The England captain struck twice as Bayern created history by becoming the first team ever in Europe's top five leagues to win their first 14 games to a season in all competitions.

Manchester City v Everton - Premier League

Man City ready to battle Bayern & Man Utd for Bundesliga wonderkid

Manchester City are reportedly monitoring the progress of highly-rated Koln forward Said El Mala but face stiff competition for his signature from a number of European heavyweights. The 19-year-old has been in fine form for the Bundesliga side in 2025-26, leading to several members of Europe’s elite to register their interest in signing the winger.

FC Bayern München v SV Werder Bremen - Bundesliga

Bayern makes contact signing explosive Bundesliga teenager

Bayern Munich have reportedly opened talks with Koln over the signing of German wonderkid Said El Mala. The Bavarian club are said to be the most advanced in their pursuit of the youngster, but they face competition from English sides, as Koln had previously rejected a substantial summer offer from Brighton.

Chelsea join Bayern & Dortmund in transfer race for Koln prodigy

Chelsea have reportedly joined Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign Koln’s rising star Said El Mala. The 19-year-old winger, who only broke into the Bundesliga this season, has taken Germany by storm with his pace and dribbling skills, quickly turning into one of Europe’s hottest young talents.

Bayern and Dortmund set to battle it out for Koln teenager

German giants Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are reportedly interested in Koln winger Said El Mala, but have been told they will have to stump up a fair price as the Bundesliga side will only let him leave only for a club-record fee. The teenager, tied to the club until 2030, has already been the subject of a €20 million offer from Brighton during the summer transfer window.

'I almost fell off my chair' - Kroos slams new Bundesliga rule

Former Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has hit out at the Bundesliga’s new 'handshake dialogue' rule, calling it pointless.

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United States v Costa Rica - Gold Cup 2025: Quarterfinals

USMNT striker Downs signs for Championship side Southampton

The 21-year-old forward, who broke out at the Gold Cup this summer, has joined the Championship side ahead of the 2025-26 campaign

United States v Switzerland - International Friendly

USMNT striker to finalise move after Gold Cup

USMNT striker Damion Downs is set for the next big step in his career in the UK after impressing at both club and international level recently.

USMNT Transfers: Musah to Napoli hits snag, Pepi to Fulham?

The USMNT Transfer Notebook tracks American player movements, with latest developments for those in the U.S. national team pool

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

1. FC Köln v SV 07 Elversberg - Second Bundesliga

Downs, Banks named to USMNT's 60-man preliminary NL roster

The two players in Germany's top two leagues were among several newcomers named to the preliminary roster for the March tournament

Kane draws a blank as Bayern delay Leverkusen title party

Raphael Guerreiro scored a memorable goal as Bayern Munich scraped a 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Koln at the Allianz Arena.

No rest for Kane before Arsenal clash as he starts against Koln!

Harry Kane was denied a rest by Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel ahead of facing Arsenal as the striker was named in the starting lineup against Koln.

Liverpool approach Alonso over replacing Klopp

Liverpool have approached the agent of Xabi Alonso to discuss the prospect of the Bayer Leverkusen boss replacing Jurgen Klopp at Anfield this summer.

Sancho begs Fullkrug to let him take penalty

Jadon Sancho was seen asking Niclas Fullkrug to let him take a Borussia Dortmund penalty against FC Koln on Saturday.

Sancho dazzles in Dortmund win as Reyna also features

Jadon Sancho stole the show once again as he made his first Borussia Dortmund start in a 4-0 triumph over FC Koln.

Explained: Why Bundesliga fans will have 12-minute silence

Bundesliga fans are planning a 12-minute silence across all league games this weekend to protest against the potential sale of TV rights.

Jude Bellingham Borussia Dortmund 2022-23

All completed Bundesliga transfers in 2023-24

GOAL rounds up all of the completed Bundesliga transfers for the 2023-24 season

Kahn: I was 'forbidden' from celebrating Bayern title win

Oliver Kahn has fumed that Saturday was "the worst day of his life" after he was forbidden from joining Bayern Munich's title celebrations.

Oliver Kahn Hasan Salihamadzic Bayern Munich 2023

Kahn & Salihamidzic sacked after Bayern's title win

Bayern Munich have confirmed they have sacked both Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic after winning the Bundesliga title.

Frequently asked questions

: Il 7 giugno 1927 Alba Audace, Roman e Fortitudo Pro Roma si unirono in una sola società per dare battaglia ai club del nord e del centro-sud: naque così la Roma.
: Dan Friedkin, imprenditore e produttore cinematografico americano, è il presidente della Roma. La società giallorossa è di proprietà della società The Friedkin Group.
: La Roma gioca le partite interne allo Stadio Olimpico, inaugurato nel maggio 1953 con il nome di Stadio dei Centomila. Nel 1960 assunse il nome attuale dopo l'assegnazione delle Olimpiadi a Roma.
: La Roma può ospitare 70.634 spettatori allo Stadio Olimpico cittadino. Solo San Siro, impianto di Inter e Milan, ha più posti a sedere in Italia.
: La Roma ha vinto tre Scudetti nel corso della sua storia. Il primo è arrivato nel 1943, mentre il secondo nel 1983. L'ultimo titolo giallorosso risale al 2001.
: La Roma ha vinto una sola coppa europea, la Conference League del 2022. La Coppa delle Fiere conquistata nel 1961 non è invece considerata dall'UEFA, al contrario della FIFA.
: La Roma ha vinto 16 trofei nella sua storia, considerando anche la Coppa delle Fiere. Il record è rappresentato dalla Coppa Italia, conquistata in ben 9 occasioni.
: La Roma prende i colori giallo e rosso dal Gonfalone del Campidoglio, ovvero lo stemma della città. In alcune stagioni il colore rosso è stato più chiaro o il giallo più brillante.
: La Roma ha scelto la lupa come simbolo in virtù della lupa capitolina, che secondo la leggenda avrebbe accudito Romolo, fondatore della città, e suo fratello Remo.
: Francesco Totti è il capocannoniere della Roma di tutti i tempi. Dal 1992/1993 al 2016/2017 l'ex capitano giallorosso ha segnato ben 307 goal.
: Oltre ad essere il massimo marcatore di sempre, Francesco Totti detiene anche il record di partite giocate con la Roma. In totale il 'Pupone' è sceso in campo in 786 gare con i giallorossi.
: I giocatori della Roma sono i giallorossi, mentre la squadra è chiamata principalmente la Lupa o la Magica. I calciatori vengono anche chiamati capitolini in virtù della capitale Roma.
: Non c'è un vero e proprio motivo per cui la Roma è chiamata la magica, se non per rimarcare l'amore per il club giallorosso. Il soprannome è nato tra la fine degli anni '70 e l'inizio degli anni '80.
: Lo svedese Nils Liedholm è l'allenatore più presente nella storia della Roma. In totale ha guidato i giallorossi per 439 partite, vincendo uno Scudetto e tre Coppa Italia.
: La Roma è retrocessa in Serie B una sola volta nella sua storia, al termine dell'annata 1950/1951. Un anno dopo, la squadra giallorossa tornerà in Serie A, in cui milita ininterrotamente da allora.

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