A three-week pause appeared to be just what Borussia Mönchengladbach required after a painful opening to their Bundesliga season, and it may also have suited newly appointed coach Alexander Blessin. Beginning his tenure with a derby against fierce rivals Köln offered an immediate chance to sharpen the squad’s concentration. However, the circumstances were far from […]
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Harry Kane broke a record that had stood for 49 years by becoming the quickest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals. The milestone came in his 98th league appearance for Bayern Munich as they defeated Union Berlin 7-0. Dieter Müller had held the previous benchmark since 1977 after reaching the century mark in 129 games […]
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Bundesliga debutants Elversberg made a memorable start to life in Germany’s top division by claiming a remarkable 3-2 home win against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. Lukas Petkov and Cole Campbell found the net within a minute of one another, giving Elversberg a two-goal advantage before 10 minutes had been played. David Mokwa added a third […]
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When Kane moved from Tottenham to Bayern on a four-year contract in 2022, many people, particularly in England, expected him to return home once the agreement expired. Kane had not lifted a trophy with either Tottenham or England, making the opportunity to join a side accustomed to winning silverware almost every season especially appealing. However, […]
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The Franz Beckenbauer Supercup carries slightly greater competitive weight than many similar fixtures elsewhere in Europe. Several factors contribute to that atmosphere. The Bundesliga’s customary opening contest between the league champions and cup holders takes place at one club’s home ground rather than at a neutral venue, making it feel like a meaningful domestic match. […]
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Opening La Liga fixture: Alaves against Getafe, Saturday 15 August, 18:30 (BST) Few could have predicted Jose Mourinho’s return to Real Madrid, 13 years after his first tenure as manager came to an end. The arrival of Kylian Mbappe in 2024 led many to believe Real would control both La Liga and the Champions League. […]
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