By winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or, Harry Kane has definitively reached the pinnacle of world football. Yet his path to the top was far from straightforward. Early in his career, the Englishman was dogged by serious doubts.
Premier League sides Arsenal and Newcastle United are preparing to go head-to-head with German giants Bayern Munich in the race to sign Cruzeiro midfield prodigy Eduardo Pape. Despite yet making his senior debut in Brazil, the 17-year-old prospect has already caught the attention of elite European scouts with his mature displays at youth level.
Bayern Munich director of sales and marketing Rouven Kasper believes the global appeal of Germany's showpiece fixture against Borussia Dortmund now rivals Spain's famous showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two Bundesliga heavyweights meet at the Allianz Arena on Saturday evening, locked together on 17 points at the top.
Harry Kane has officially ended England's long wait for a Ballon d'Or winner, but the full voting breakdown reveals just how close the Bayern Munich striker came to missing out. The former Tottenham talisman secured the prestigious Golden Ball in London, edging out his nearest rival, Real Madrid superstar Kylian Mbappe, in a nail-biting finish.
Former Bayern Munich striker Roy Makaay mocks the “Klassiker” between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich. Meanwhile, Kostantinos Karetsas is likely to be available again against the Munich side. Borussia Dortmund news and rumours.
Lennart Karl is on the radar of three Premier League heavyweights. Also: good news for Bayern Munich ahead of their clash with Borussia Dortmund. Bayern Munich news and rumours.
Bayern Munich interim manager Aaron Danks praised Borussia Dortmund's defensive stability ahead of Saturday's clash at the Allianz Arena. Danks also offered updates on Joshua Kimmich's fitness and backed teenage midfielder Lennart Karl to handle the pressure.
Relive the 2012 DFB Cup final where Borussia Dortmund dismantled Bayern Munich to secure their first-ever domestic double. It was a night defined by clinical finishing and the arrival of a new power in German football.
Noah Atubolu is currently still on loan from SC Freiburg to Eintracht Frankfurt. The conditions for a permanent transfer are, however, more than realistic.
Thierry Henry has heaped praise on Harry Kane following the striker's historic Ballon d'Or triumph, labelling him the perfect example of a complete player. The legendary forward also commended Arsenal star Bukayo Saka after he was recognised with the Socrates award for his off-pitch endeavours.
Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks has outlined his focus ahead of Saturday's Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund while head coach Vincent Kompany continues his recovery. Danks confirmed that technical staff have been strictly instructed not to discuss football with Kompany.
Samuel Mbangula was a huge disappointment in the Bundesliga after his move to Werder Bremen. His performances have now improved dramatically at loan club FC Bologna, something SVW coach Daniel Thioune has also noticed.
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