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Said El Mala earns maiden Germany call-up

FC Cologne star Said El Mala has been included in Jurgen Klopp's first Germany squad for the upcoming international fixtures. The 20-year-old forward could now become the first Cologne player to represent the senior national team since 2019.

RB Leipzig v Hamburger SV - Bundesliga 2026/27

Despite catastrophic start: HSV coach Polzin set for contract extension

The euphoria over a successful late burst in the transfer window with the signings of Fabio Vieira and co. has thoroughly evaporated at Hamburg SV.

1. FC Köln v TSG Hoffenheim - Bundesliga 2026/27

Matthäus’ explosive World Cup theory about El Mala

Record Germany international Lothar Matthäus (65) advises Germany coach Jürgen Klopp (59) to rely in future on Said El Mala (20) of 1. FC Cologne in the Germany team. At the same time, he stressed that the young forward could also have played a role at the botched World Cup under Klopp’s predecessor Julian Nagelsmann (39).

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VfB Stuttgart v 1. FC Köln - Bundesliga 2026/27

"Sleepless nights": VfB star hits out over transfer lie

Ermedin Demirovic was a constant talking point during the recent summer transfer window. After VfB Stuttgart’s win against 1. FC Köln on Friday evening, the Bosnian cleared up a “lie”.

Tottenham Hotspur v Charlton Athletic - Carabao Cup Second Round

Mikey Moore seals FC Koln loan from Spurs after standout Rangers spell

Tottenham Hotspur prospect Mikey Moore has completed a season-long loan move to Bundesliga side FC Koln following a prolific spell at Rangers. The 19-year-old winger registered seven goals and four assists during his time in Scotland, and he now heads to Germany to gain further top-flight first-team experience across the 2026-27 campaign.