The midfielder’s international retirement has prompted heated debates, and his former team-mate insists racism is not an issue in the team Thomas Muller is adamant racism has never been a problem in Germany’s national team despite Mesut Ozil’s perceived persecution, with the Bayern Munich forward also having a pop at the “hypocritical” media. Ozil announced…
Reiss Nelson showing Arsenal his world-class potential at Hoffenheim
The Bundesliga Rookie of the Month has been one of the shining lights in Germany this season, prompting calls for his loan spell to be cut short Six Bundesliga goals in just seven appearances: it’s the kind of form that you’d expect to see from a seasoned professional or top striker playing for Bayern Munich…
'It will not be long' – Werder Bremen hints at imminent debut for Sargent
The 18-year-old U.S. international has been impressing with the club’s U-23 side, and could be in line for a senior bow soon Werder Bremen sporting director Thomas Schaaf says teenage striker Josh Sargent will likely make his senior debut soon. Sargent signed with Bremen in February when he turned 18, but was not eligible to play…
Kovac, Robben praise 'superb' Augsburg after Bundesliga draw
The underdogs were hailed by Bayern’s manager and star winger after securing a draw at the Allianz Arena Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac praised Augsburg after his team were held to a 1-1 draw in the Bundesliga on Tuesday. The reigning champions dropped points in the league for the first time this season, an 86th-minute…
Furious Bayern Munich back Kovac amid Wenger rumours: It's outrageous!
The reigning Bundesliga champions find themselves in an uncharacteristic slump, with that dip sparking suggestions that change could be on the way Bayern Munich officials have offered their support to under-fire coach Niko Kovac after press reports linking the club with former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. The German giants, on the back of six successive…
Bayern chief Hoeness slams 'sick and stupid' Bellarabi after Rafinha 'assault'
The Bayer Leverkusen star’s reckless challenge during a Bundesliga clash on Saturday has sparked calls for him to be given a lengthy suspension Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has slammed Karim Bellarabi for a “sick and stupid” foul on Rafinha, claiming that the Bayer Leverkusen man should receive a lengthy ban. Bellarabi – a second-half…
Pulisic drops Premier League move hint as USMNT prepare for England friendly
The Borussia Dortmund winger has been long linked with a move to England and is open to the idea of a move in the future Borussia Dortmund winger and U.S. national team star Christian Pulisic has confirmed he would like to one day play in the Premier League. A host of Premier League clubs, including…
Never write off Bayern! Hitzfeld backing defending champions to land Bundesliga crown the hard way
The 2018-19 campaign may not be going entirely to plan for the Bavarian giants, but a former boss at the Allianz Arena believes they will come good Former Bayern Munich boss Ottmar Hitzfled has told Goal and SPOX that it would be foolish to write off Niko Kovac’s side in 2018-19, with it likely that…
Pulisic backed to be worth every penny of Chelsea's £58m fee by Dortmund director
The Blues have invested heavily in the United States international, but he is considered to boast all of the attributes required to star in England Christian Pulisic boasts the ability and “typically American self-confidence” to be a £58 million ($74m) star for Chelsea, says Borussia Dortmund director Michael Zorc. The 20-year-old playmaker has a deal…
Dortmund 'would have signed Ronaldo' if they could have afforded it, says Watzke
The Bundesliga outfit CEO says that the long-term financial commitments of such a transfer would have made the move unfeasible for the club Borussia Dortmund would have tried to sign Cristiano Ronaldo if they had possessed “the financial strength” to land both the Portuguese superstar’s transfer fee and salary costs, according to club CEO Hans-Joachim…