German second-tier outfit VfL Osnabruck produced a breathtaking contender for the greatest tifo in football history during Wednesday's cup tie against Bayern Munich. The home supporters unveiled an incredible functioning rollercoaster structure that travelled across the terrace, capturing global attention despite their eventual first-round exit.
Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz has thrown his support behind Harry Kane to win the 2026 Ballon d'Or. The Colombian international praised his formidable attacking partner after the pair helped Vincent Kompany's side avoid a shock defeat in the DFB-Pokal. Following a spectacular individual campaign, Kane is now being tipped for football's ultimate individual prize.
Rising American winger Mathis Albert was the subject of loan interest during the summer transfer window, sources tell GOAL, but Borussia Dortmund opted to keep hold of the teenage starlet due to their plans for him with the first team. Albert made his professional debut for Dortmund last season and started for the club on Tuesday in the DFB-Pokal.
Last year, Borussia Dortmund spent almost €45 million on Fabio Silva and Carney Chukwuemeka. Both could now be candidates for the internal filling of the vacant position of Giannis Konstantelias – but they are not.
Sporting director Christoph Freund speaks on deadline day about possible transfers at Bayern Munich and reports on an unusual measure involving Sacha Boey, for whom a club from England is now said to have made an approach.
Bayern Munich’s first competitive matches of the new season included, among other things, a positional experiment. Despite some useful signs, there is no longer any need for it for the time being.
