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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.

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

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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.

FC Koln vs Bayern Munich: Lineups and LIVE updates

Bayern Munich travel to Koln in the hopes of picking up three points and keep their slim chances of continuing their dominance in Germany alive

13 fun facts about Florian Wirtz

Everything you need to know about Germany and Bayer Leverkusen sensation Florian Wirtz!

Reyna plays as Dortmund sub after scandal-ridden week

Gio Reyna was left out of the Borussia Dortmund starting XI for a Bundesliga clash against Koln on Saturday.

Frequently asked questions

: Der Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e. V. Dortmund wurde am 19. Dezember 1909 in Dortmund gegründet.
: Die Lizenzfußballabteilung des BVB ist seit 1999 als Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA aus dem Ballspielverein Borussia 09 e.V. ausgegliedert und börsennotiert. Aktionäre mit höheren Anteilen sind beispielsweise die Sponsoren Evonic, Signal Iduna und Puma. Die Kontrolle über den Verein behält allerdings die Komplementär-GmbH Borussia Dortmund Geschäftsführungs-GmbH, die dem Verein weiterhin zu 100 Prozent gehört.
: Das Stadion heißt seit Dezember 2005 offiziell Signal-Iduna-Park, wird allerdings häufig noch Westfalenstadion genannt - der frühere Name.
: Der Signal-Iduna-Park ist mit einer Kapazität von 81.365 Fans bei nationalen Spielen eines der größten Fußballstadien Europas. Bei internationalen Partien, wenn Steh- zu Sitzplätzen umgewandelt werden müssen, passen rund 66.000 Menschen in das Stadion.
: Borussia Dortmund hat in der Vereinsgeschichte insgesamt 22 Titel gewonnen, darunter auch einmal die Königsklasse: Im Jahr 1997 schlug der BVB im Finale Juventus Turin mit 3:1.
: Die Dortmunder haben neben fünf DFB-Pokalsiegen auch die nationale Meisterschaft häufig gewonnen. Mit acht Titeln sind sie der dritterfolgreichste Klub nach dem 1. FC Nürnberg (9 Meisterschaften) und dem FC Bayern München (34 Meisterschaften).
: Die meisten Pflichtspiele im BVB-Trikot hat Michael Zorc absolviert (562 Partien von 1981 bis 1998), gefolgt von Mats Hummels (508 Einsätze zwischen 2008 und 2024).
: Toptorschütze der Borussia ist Adi Preißler mit 177 Toren in 278 Einsätzen in den 40er- und 50er-Jahren. Knapp hinter ihm liegt Marco Reus mit 170 Buden.
: Der BVB hatte zahlreiche prominente Spieler in seinen Reihen, beispielsweise Matthias Sammer, Michael Zorc, Lars Ricken, Karl-Heinz Riedle, Jürgen Kohler, Stefan Reuter, Dede, Robert Lewandowski, Marco Reus, Jude Bellingham, Erling Haaland oder Mats Hummels.
: Auch an der Seitenlinie standen einige prominente Namen. Unter Ottmar Hitzfeld gewann der Klub neben Meisterschaften in 1997 die Champions League, auch unter Jürgen Klopp (u.a. 2x Meisterschaft, 2x DFB-Pokal), Thomas Tuchel (DFB-Pokal) und Matthias Sammer (Meisterschaft) sammelte Dortmund einige Trophäen.
: Spitznamen hat Borussia Dortmund einige. Die Abkürzung "BVB" ist die gängigste Bezeichnung, auch "die Schwarz-Gelben" und "die Borussen" fallen oft.

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