Latest news, features & gossip from the European Championship U19 Qualification

Dowman scores stunner in England U19 rout

Max Dowman delivered a breathtaking individual performance to guide England Under-19s to a dominant 6-0 victory over Portugal. The highly-rated Arsenal academy graduate scored a spectacular goal and provided two crucial assists. Despite the emphatic win, the Young Lions narrowly missed out on qualification for the upcoming European Championship finals after Serbia defeated Poland.

Italy U19 beat Slovakia 3-0 on their way to the European Championships: Liberali on the scoresheet

A convincing victory for the Azzurrini in Cosenza

Italy U17 v Switzerland U17 - International Friendly

Italy Under-19s: 3-0 win over Hungary, with Milan’s Comotto on the scoresheet

A great start for the Azzurrini.

Italy Under-19s, aiming for the European Championships: Liberali the star, the opponents and where to watch the matches on TV and via streaming

The Elite Round of the Under-19 European Championship qualifiers kicks off on Wednesday 25 March

Buffon's son scores TWO hat-tricks on international duty - but not for Italy

He’s following in his father’s illustrious footballing footsteps, and making a big splash on the international football scene, but not in the position, or for the country, many would imagine. Louis Thomas Buffon, son of the legendary former Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi, scored two hat-tricks during the November break in Under-19 European Championship qualifiers against Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland.

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most DFB-Pokal titles?

Bayern Munich are the most successful team in the history of the DFB-Pokal. The Bavarians have triumphed in the competition in 20 times.

How many teams are in the DFB-Pokal?

A total of 64 teams feature in the annual DFB-Pokal competition. The tournament is spread across six rounds to determine the winners. Bayer Leverkusen are the current holders of the title.

Who has made the most DFB-Pokal appearances ever?

Defensive midfielder Miroslav Votava holds the record for most appearances in DFB-Pokal history with 79 appearances.

Who is the all-time top scorer of the DFB-Pokal?

Bayern Munich legend Gerd Muller holds the record for most goals in the DFB-Pokal with an astonishing record of 78 goals in just 62 appearances.

Which famous players have played in the DFB-Pokal?

Marco Reus, Arjen Robben, Franck Ribery, Mats Hummels, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Kevin De Bruyne, Thomas Muller, Gerd Muller, Manuel Neuer, Franz Beckenbauer, and Oliver Kahn are among the most famous players in DFB-Pokal history.

Which famous managers have managed in the DFB-Pokal?

Jupp Heynckes, Pep Guardiola, Julian Nagelsmann, Jurgen Klopp, Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, Peter Bosz, Louis van Gaal and Hansi Flick are some of the prominent managers to have featured in the DFB-Pokal.

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