Harry Kane has refused to be drawn into a war of words with Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal despite the teenager seemingly aiming a dig at the England captain’s Ballon d'Or credentials. The prolific Bayern Munich striker chose the high road after his latest Bundesliga landmark, opting to praise the Spanish youngster rather than retaliate to claims that goal tallies shouldn't decide football's biggest individual prize.
Borussia Dortmund figures Waldemar Anton, Ole Book, and match-winner Maxi Beier offered their assessments following a clinical 1-0 win against VfB Stuttgart. The trio praised the team's defensive control, box efficiency, and clean sheet performance.
Borussia Dortmund head coach Niko Kovac expressed immense delight for Maxi Beier after the striker scored the winner in a 1-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart. Kovac highlighted the forward's resilience after missing out on international selection ahead of the break.
Mauricio Pochettino and the United States men's national team have suffered a major blow after highly-rated defender Noahkai Banks committed his international future to Germany. The 19-year-old Augsburg centre-back, who previously represented the USMNT at youth level, will now file a one-time switch with FIFA to represent his mother's homeland.
Atletico Madrid have reignited their interest in Bayer Leverkusen's young sensation Ibrahim Maza as they look to strengthen their midfield. However, the Werkself are determined to hold on to the 20-year-old and are already preparing a lucrative new contract to fend off suitors.
Michael Olise earned glowing praise from manager Vincent Kompany and team-mate Jamal Musiala following a sensational hat-trick performance against Union Berlin. The French winger claimed 88 percent of the Man of the Match vote after driving Bayern Munich's dominant display.
