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Tim Ursinus

German and European Football Correspondent

Although a career as a goalkeeper didn’t materialize, football has always been a constant in my life. Even as a young child, it was clear that sports journalism would be the path forward. After an internship in the sports desk of the Schwäbisches Tagblatt in my hometown of Tübingen, I studied in Karlsruhe—a somewhat questionable choice for a Swabian. At the end of 2018, I started as an intern at SPOX and GOAL, stayed on as a working student, and eventually became a trainee. Since 2023, I have been a permanent member of the editorial teams. In September 2024, I took on the role of SEO Senior, but I also work as a reporter and editor-in-chief on duty.

🎯 My Core Areas:

  • Delegating SEO articles and managing freelancers in this field
  • On-site reporting for Bundesliga clubs (especially FC Bayern, VfB Stuttgart, BVB, and Eintracht Frankfurt)
  • Stories surrounding football
  • Researching and writing news from the world of sports

⚽ How I Got Into Football:

It traces back to FC Bayern’s Champions League triumph in the early 2000s, when Oliver Kahn saved three penalties and became the hero of my childhood. The memory is admittedly a bit blurry, as I was only four years old at the time. Nevertheless, it wasn’t long before I tore open the wrapping paper on my first pair of goalkeeper gloves.

🌟 My Favorite Football Moments:

There are quite a few. First and foremost, memories of assignments as a reporter—such as in Paris, Madrid, or Milan—come to mind. Added to that are private groundhopper trips, which will remain unforgettable forever.

Articles by Tim Ursinus
  1. A new approach at Bayern is making it difficult to manage Musiala. Bayern Munich’s coaching staff are currently adapting their tactical blueprint to suit the team’s evolving person

    Serge Gnabry’s latest display against Real Madrid has underlined his value to both Bayern Munich and Germany, but the performance also presents a fresh selection headache for coach Hansi Flick. The winger, operating in a slightly reimagined position that allows him to drift inside and combine with the central playmakers, caused the Merengues constant trouble, delivering a goal and two assists. His ability to punish defenders with pace and intelligence has rarely been more evident, and the timing could not be better for a Bayern side looking to peak heading into the World Cup break. For Flick, the challenge is twofold: first, to maintain the momentum built by Gnabry without overloading the player; and second, to manage the expectations surrounding Jamal Musiala, the youngster whose own form has been impressive yet inevitably overshadowed by his senior teammate’s recent exploits. Musiala, known for his versatility and maturity beyond his years, remains a vital part of Bayern’s long-term