Declan Rice, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are all considered to be Ballon d’Or-worthy talents, but who will be the next Englishman to win the prestigious Golden Ball? Former Three Lions midfielder Gareth Barry has delivered his verdict to GOAL, with Arsenal, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid superstars eager to be recognised as the best player on the planet.
Nico Schlotterbeck’s contract extension at Borussia Dortmund includes a controversial “dream club” release clause that has sparked debate among fans. Germany legend Lothar Matthaus believes the clause is logical for an ambitious player and could even benefit Dortmund financially if Real Madrid or another giant comes calling.
Bayern Munich are reportedly tracking the rapid rise of Brian Brobbey as they consider a summer move for the Sunderland striker. The Dutch forward has impressed in his first Premier League season and Bayern could target him to provide attacking support for Harry Kane.
Arjen Robben has urged supporters and pundits to exercise caution when drawing parallels between himself and Bayern Munich’s rising star Michael Olise. While the legendary winger admitted to being deeply impressed by the Frenchman’s creative influence, he insisted that every player deserves to be judged on their own unique individual merits.
Union Berlin have firmly defended Marie-Louise Eta after misogynistic criticism followed her historic promotion to head coach. Sporting director Horst Heldt condemned the backlash as “insane” and “embarrassing” while insisting the club has complete faith in her leadership.
Liverpool have been informed of the only way that they could prise Michael Olise away from Bayern Munich, with the Reds about to scour the transfer market for a suitable successor to Mohamed Salah. Ex-Crystal Palace star Olise would fit the mould, but Stan Collymore has explained to GOAL why it will be almost impossible to bring the France international back to the Premier League.
Bayern Munich have identified Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon as a key attacking target. Vincent Kompany wants more competition for Luis Diaz, with Die Roten reportedly ready to test Newcastle’s resolve with a £50 million bid.
BVB have reportedly sounded out a move for super-talent Kennet Eichhorn. Nevertheless, the club could still face a hefty financial hit over another player this summer. The latest news and rumours surrounding Borussia Dortmund.
Nick Woltemade’s goal drought has been a major talking point for weeks ahead of the World Cup. Now his manager at Newcastle United has also spoken out clearly. Is a blockbuster transfer on the cards this summer?
Despite Nico Schlotterbeck’s contract extension, the debate rages on. Lothar Matthäus insists he knows who masterminded the much-debated release clause.
Harry Kane is being tipped to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo by playing into his 40s, with ex-England star Gareth Barry telling GOAL why the prolific Bayern Munich striker should be giving no thought to retirement. Kane is only 32, with many years ahead of him, and is expected to offer domestic and international bosses a huge boost by following in the footsteps of fellow all-time greats.
Two European heavyweights are tracking Borussia Dortmund’s Italian youth international Samuele Inacio, according to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio.
On the pitch, all is running smoothly for FC Bayern Munich, but behind the scenes, tensions are rising. Max Eberl, in particular, is reportedly under scrutiny from the club’s powerful supervisory board.
Could Borussia Dortmund be forced to abandon their pursuit of a player reportedly earmarked for a move to Signal Iduna Park next season? The latest news and rumours surrounding BVB.
Despite being the focal point of the Bayern Munich attack all season, Harry Kane was restricted to a spectator's role during Bayern Munich's five-goal demolition of St Pauli. After playing the full 90 minutes in the 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first-leg victory over Real Madrid earlier in the week, the 32-year-old was granted a break by his manager to ensure he remains at peak fitness for the season's defining fixtures.
After BVB’s 0-1 loss to Bayer Leverkusen, players and staff are mostly concerned about the sporadic boos aimed at Nico Schlotterbeck. It is commendable that they are closing ranks to defend him, but this solidarity also masks a troubling drop in team morale.
Harry Kane appears to be preparing for his eventual return to England by constructing a sprawling £20 million mansion that locals claim shares a striking resemblance to Buckingham Palace. The Bayern Munich striker has spent two years developing the neo-Georgian property located in the exclusive Wentworth estate in Surrey.
Bayern Munich have officially rewritten the history books after a dominant performance against St Pauli saw them shatter an all-time Bundesliga goalscoring record. Vincent Kompany’s side showed no mercy at the Millerntor-Stadion, surpassing a landmark that had stood firm in German football for over half a century.
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