Catarina Macario is set to make history by leaving Chelsea to join the San Diego Wave in the National Women's Soccer League. This groundbreaking transfer is reported to be the most lucrative contract ever signed in women's professional football, signalling a massive shift in the sport's financial landscape and bringing the American international back to where her career began.
Chelsea Women's hero Guro Reiten has completed a transfer to NWSL side Gotham FC, bringing her legendary seven-year stay in west London to a close. The 31-year-old Norwegian joins Gotham on an initial loan that will be made permanent after her contract at Chelsea expires this summer. She has a pre-contract agreement in place with Gotham that will keep her at the club until 2029.
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.