Although Bayern Munich are the only club in Europe’s top five leagues still unbeaten, they are more vulnerable at this early stage of the season than they were last season.
Bayern Munich chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen has confidently predicted that winger Michael Olise will win the Ballon d'Or during his career. The French forward is enjoying a brilliant season in Germany, having recorded an impressive tally of 12 goals across all competitions this season.
Brighton & Hove Albion are closely monitoring rising Juventus attacker Adin Licina following his impressive start to the season on loan in Italy's second tier. Fabian Hurzeler's side face stiff competition from Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig and domestic rivals as they weigh up a potential winter approach for the German teenager.
Max Eberl was one of the leading figures behind Bayern Munich’s decision to appoint Vincent Kompany as their new manager. He now looks back on the decision and reveals some new details.
Harry Kane has revealed his plans to treat his Bayern Munich and England colleagues to special gifts following his historic Ballon d'Or triumph in London. The 33-year-old striker enjoyed an incredible 2026, scoring a combined 73 goals for club and country to claim football's most prestigious individual prize.
Harry Kane did not feature in Bayern Munich’s 6-1 win over 1. FC Magdeburg, but he was still the centre of attention – and answered questions afterwards.
Samuel Mbangula, currently on loan from Werder Bremen to FC Bologna, produced an unexpected dazzling performance on the San Siro pitch on Wednesday evening.
Eintracht Frankfurt have apparently been turned down twice in their search for a successor to board member for sport Markus Krösche. One favourite now remains.
Harry Kane has addressed the growing speculation regarding a potential knighthood after becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d'Or. The Bayern Munich striker admitted that while the honour would be life-changing, he remains grounded amidst the national frenzy.
Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital, five days after collapsing at Bayern Munich's training ground on Friday. Max Eberl has now revealed that the head coach's condition was diagnosed as meningeal irritation, and while no timescale has been set for his return, Bayern's board member for sport is confident he will be back to full fitness very soon.
Since Vincent Kompany’s collapse, there has been speculation about his mysterious illness. Sporting director Max Eberl has now shed light on the matter and shared encouraging news.
Harry Kane's wife Kate has shared an emotional Instagram tribute to the England captain after he was crowned the world's best player at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London on Monday night. Kate told her husband he deserves the award "more than anything", while the Bayern Munich striker had already used his acceptance speech to thank his childhood sweetheart and their four children.
Thierry Henry has fiercely defended his performance as host of the recent Ballon d'Or ceremony following a wave of social media backlash. The Arsenal and France legend found himself at the centre of several controversies after his interactions with Lamine Yamal and co-host Kate Scott divided opinion among viewers.
Vincent Kompany is believed to have dislocated his shoulder after collapsing at Bayern Munich's training ground, with doctors ruling out a heart attack and stroke. The Bayern boss remains in hospital as tests continue, while Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane has revealed that his manager phoned him on Monday and insisted he is feeling good and on the mend.
Referee Daniel Siebert was originally due to take charge of Saturday evening’s high-profile Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. But plans have changed, kicker reports.
Bayern Munich chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen has backed French winger Michael Olise to win a future Ballon d'Or as the German giants prepare fresh contract discussions. The Bavarian hierarchy are eager to tie down their prized playmaker beyond his existing 2029 deal after seeing off transfer interest from Real Madrid during the summer.
Former Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has paid a glowing tribute to ex-Spurs colleague Harry Kane after the Bayern Munich striker lifted the 2026 Ballon d'Or in London on Monday night. Having shared a dressing room for a decade in north London, the French veteran praised the England captain's complete game and grounded personality.
Harry Kane wins the race for the 2026 Ballon d’Or by the narrowest of margins, ahead of his rivals Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. More and more ballots from the journalists eligible to vote are now emerging – one even apologises to the Bayern Munich striker afterwards.
Former Tottenham Hotspur forward Clive Allen has offered to mentor Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane if the newly crowned Ballon d'Or winner pursues a second sporting career in the NFL. The England captain has long admired American football and remains open to trying his hand as a placekicker once he eventually hangs up his boots.
Armed with a clinical 3–1 road triumph at Freiburg, table-chasing Bayern Munich welcome an energised Borussia Dortmund side arriving off the back of a dramatic 3–2 midweek DFB-Pokal victory over Werder Bremen.
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