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1. FC Köln v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

Man Utd & Atletico chase Dortmund defender

Borussia Dortmund face a massive battle to keep hold of their star defender Waldemar Anton ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Premier League giants Manchester United and La Liga heavyweights Atletico Madrid have both registered a strong interest in acquiring the 29-year-old. Dortmund, however, are desperate to retain his services as he has become an indispensable leader.

Rising star to succeed Guirassy? BVB reportedly working on a transfer coup

It seems that BVB are now looking a bit more seriously for a potential replacement for Serhou Guirassy.

Top-level interest: Is BVB set to lose one of its key players?

BVB may well be worried about losing Waldemar Anton. There is reportedly significant interest in his services.

Liverpool FC v Galatasaray SK - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 Second Leg

Bayern deny Salah approach following Liverpool exit news

Bayern Munich have officially dismissed mounting speculation suggesting they have made a move to sign Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah on a free transfer this summer. The 33-year-old Egyptian international recently confirmed his departure from Anfield, sparking intense rumours about his next destination, but the Bundesliga giants have issued a firm response.

FC Bayern München v Borussia Dortmund - Bundesliga

Bayern confirm left-back's summer exit

Bayern Munich announced on Monday that they have reached a joint agreement with Raphael Guerreiro not to extend his contract. The 32-year-old’s tenure at the Allianz Arena will officially come to an end in June, marking the conclusion of a successful three-year spell in Munich after he arrived on a free transfer from Borussia Dortmund in the summer of 2023.

No one at Bayern takes the rumours about a superstar seriously

In an interview, the Bayern boss quickly dismisses the speculation surrounding an outstanding winger.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	Form
1	Abahani Limited	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	L
2	Abdish Ata	4	1	1	2	9	8	1	D L L W
3	Abu Muslim	1	0	0	1	0	1	-1	L
4	Al Ansar	3	2	0	1	7	4	3	W W L
5	Al Arabi	4	2	2	0	9	4	5	D W D W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Abahani Limited

-2

L

Abdish Ata

D
L
L
W

Abu Muslim

-1

L

Al Ansar

W
W
L

Al Arabi

D
W
D
W

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.