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FC Bayern has confirmed the unfortunate diagnosis for Giulia Gwinn

There had been serious concerns about Giulia Gwinn – now FC Bayern have announced a diagnosis.

Bayern chief rules out €200m Olise sale to Liverpool

Liverpool's search for a marquee attacking signing has hit a significant roadblock after Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness publicly rejected any possibility of Michael Olise moving to Merseyside. Recent speculation had suggested the Premier League side were prepared to table a staggering €200 million bid to bring the former Crystal Palace man back to England.

Ballon d'Or Feminin: Who will end Bonmati's dominance?

Aitana Bonmati has won each of the last three Ballons d'Or Feminin - but the accolade will go to someone else in 2026. Will it be two-time winner and fellow Barcelona star Alexia Putellas who reasserts herself as the best player in the women's game? Or could there be a new name on the honour roll when the Golden Ball is handed out in Paris in October?

Hamburger SV v Eintracht Frankfurt - Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga

Fascinating insights from an Eintracht star

International player Lisanne Gräwe made her debut in the Google Pixel Women’s Bundesliga at the age of 17. Yet she had almost given up on her football career very early on.

Champions League winner Popp joins ambitious Dortmund project

Alexandra Popp's special connection to Borussia Dortmund has never been a secret in the football world. Now the sensation is complete: The three-time Champions League winner is joining BVB from VfL Wolfsburg on a free transfer. The 34-year-old has signed a three-year contract in Dortmund, binding her to the club until June 30, 2029.

Pirates set to make history in R16.6M USA tournament

As part of their post-season schedule, the Sea Robbers will engage in a tournament that will be held outside the country. Apart from becoming the first team from the continent to take part in the competition, Bucs will fight to win the millions in prize money. However, currently, the focus is on the Premier Soccer League title.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Bayern Munich	21	20	1	0	81	6	75	61	W W W W W
2	VfL Wolfsburg	21	15	3	3	61	30	31	48	D W W W L
3	Eintracht Frankfurt	22	13	3	6	54	37	17	42	W W W L W
4	TSG 1899 Hoffenheim	22	12	2	8	39	27	12	38	W L L W W
5	Bayer Leverkusen	22	12	1	9	34	31	3	37	W W L L W

Pos

Team

+/-

PTS

Form

Bayern Munich

W
W
W
W
W

VfL Wolfsburg

D
W
W
W
L

Eintracht Frankfurt

W
W
W
L
W

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim

W
L
L
W
W

Bayer Leverkusen

W
W
L
L
W

Frequently asked questions

Who has won the most European Championship titles?

Spain are the most successful side in the European Championship, having lifted the coveted title four times. Their first-ever title came in 1964. After a long wait of 44 years, La Roja won the trophy in 2008 and successfully defended it in 2012 under the-then boss Vicente del Bosque. They won the most recent edition in 2024 and set a record of winning every single game en route to glory.

How many teams are in the European Championship?

There are 24 teams in the European Championships ever since the expansion in 2016. Initially there were only four teams in the Euros, before that number was doubled to eight in 1980, and then to 16 countries in 1996.

Who has made the most European Championship appearances ever?

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo has made 30 appearances in the European Championship, having featured in six consecutive editions. He won the tournament in 2016.

Who is the all-time top scorer in the European Championship?

No player has scored more goals in the European Championship than the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo. The 39-year-old has scored 14 goals in 30 games in total, five more than any other player.

Who is the oldest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?

Portugal centre-back Pepe was aged 41 years and 130 days when his team took on France in the quarter-final of the 2024 edition, thus becoming the oldest player to ever feature in the European Championship.

Who is the youngest player ever in the European Championship and how old was he?

Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has been creating a host of records since breaking out at Barcelona in 2023. He was a crucial contributor in Spain's EURO 2024 victory, and also became the youngest player ever to feature in the European Championship finals, making his debut in the tournament at the age of 16 years and 338 days.

Which famous players have played in the European Championship?

Paolo Maldini, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, Manuel Neuer, Andres Iniesta, Iker Casillas, Eden Hazard, Michel Platini, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Gareth Bale are some of the most prominent names to have represented their nations at the European Championship.

Which famous managers have managed in the European Championship?

Roberto Mancini, Ronald Koeman, Guus Hiddink, Dino Zoff, Antonio Conte, Andriy Shevchenko, Luis Enrique, Miguel Munoz, Kevin Keegan, Frank Rijkaard, Arrigo Sacchi, Julian Nagelsmann, etc are some of the most famous managers to have managed in the European Championship.