BVB lead the way in Germany after 17 matches, but the Belgian star warns his team-mates they have not won anything yet Axel Witsel wants Borussia Dortmund to keep their focus in the second half of the Bundesliga season in order to complete a “special year”. Dortmund lead Bayern Munich by six points at the…
Hoffenheim vs Bayern Munich: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview
The Bundesliga champions’ crown has slipped and they need a positive start to 2019 against opponents chasing a European place Bayern Munich find themselves in the unusual position of playing catch up in the Bundesliga, with their first match after the winter break a trip to Hoffenheim. Though Niko Kovac’s side finished 2018 in fine…
Newcastle see path cleared for €60m Joelinton as Leipzig admit they can't compete
The Magpies are close to completing a big-money deal for the Hoffenheim striker, with Ralf Rangnick “amused” by talk of his side making a bid Ralf Rangnick concedes RB Leipzig would not be able to match Newcastle United’s reported €60 million (£52m/$68m) bid for Joelinton, although he doubts the Magpies would make such a move….
Reus and Gotze break six-year drought as Dortmund set new club record
Not since January 2013 had the two BVB forwards managed to score in the same game, back when Jurgen Klopp still ruled the roost Borussia Dortmund stalwarts Marco Reus and Mario Gotze found themselves together on the score-sheet for the first time in over six years as the Bundesliga side set a new personal best…
Chivas' Liga MX title could be first of many in Almeyda era
The team’s first championship in more than a decade could just be the first of many under the talented Argentine’s watch For the first time in more than a decade Chivas are champions, taking a 4-3 aggregate victory over Tigres to claim the crown and tie America with 12 Mexican titles. The final was a showcase of…
Bayern provide Hudson-Odoi update & confirm they won't activate James Rodriguez clause just to sell him again
The German side have not been discouraged in their attempts to land the 18-year-old, despite Chelsea’s attempts to hold on to him Bayern Munich are “fully convinced” of Callum Hudson-Odoi’s ability and remain in talks to sign him from Chelsea, sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic says. The Bundesliga side have made several bids for the 18-year-old winger, but…
'Weigl & Gueye have the quality to play for PSG' – Thiago Silva & Verratti hoping for midfield reinforcements
Fellow Brazilian centre-back Marquinhos has been filling in in the number 6 role, but new faces could soon arrive in Paris Paris Saint-Germain captain Thiago Silva has said that Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Weigl and Everton’s Idrissa Gana Gueye are quality players and would be welcome at the Parc des Princes. PSG are in the market…
Hudson-Odoi the only player Bayern wanted in January – Rummenigge
The teenage talent looks set to remain at Stamford Bridge for the time being, but Bayern Munich “nearly fell in love” with the young winger Chelsea youngster Callum Hudson-Odoi was the “only” player Bayern Munich wanted to sign in January, according to club CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Bayern made no secret of their desire to sign…
'Chelsea have to make Hudson-Odoi stay' – Rudiger considers new contract to be essential
The Blues defender considers it to be imperative that a hot prospect is not allowed to leave west London, despite a transfer request being handed in Antonio Rudiger has called on Chelsea to agree a new contract with Callum Hudson-Odoi and end talk of a possible move to Bayern Munich, with the Blues told they…
Borussia Dortmund complete €15m signing of Balerdi from Boca Juniors
The 19-year-old signed a long-term contract with BVB on Monday, ending his long-time affiliation with the South American giants Argentina Under 20 international Leonardo Balerdi has completed a transfer to Borussia Dortmund, signing from Boca Juniors on a long-term contract. Reports in Argentina have indicated Dortmund agreed to pay €15 million (£13m/$17m) for the defender, with a further…