Bundesliga

Rio Ferdinand is a bit of an acquired taste as a pundit but is never backwards in coming forwards with an opinion. It’s his antics off camera that are then sometimes replayed back later that mark him out as a bit of a clown. Think of the late goals scored in Champions League games and the very over the top …

It’s sure to be an intriguing summer in the transfer market for Newcastle United. The Magpies still haven’t managed to get the monkey off their back regarding securing some long-awaited silverware, despite the evident riches of their owners, the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). With Financial Fair Play now at the forefront of any transfer dealings, any potential largesse isn’t …

Borussia Dortmund had every right to celebrate their win against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night. The rank outsiders of the remaining four teams left in the competition before they took to the field in Paris, the Bundesliga side once again showed the world how to defend against the likes of Kylian …

PSG have been eliminated from the Champions League at the hands of Borussia Dortmund but the Ligue 1 champions will rue several chances missed during the second leg of their semi-final clash.  The French club trailed 1-0 from the first leg in Germany and were defeated by the same scoreline in Paris following a Mats Hummels goal in the second …

Borussia Dortmund are on the brink of the Champions League final as Mats Hummels has scored to give the German side a 2-0 lead on aggregate in their semi-final tie with PSG.  The Bundesliga outfit have been the better of the two teams so far in the match as they have reduced the French club to very few chances and …

Paris Saint-Germain are looking to overturn a 1-0 deficit in their Champions League semi-final second leg clash with Borussia Dortmund but it has been the German side that have been the better of the two teams.  Edin Terzic’s team have reduced PSG to very little chances and have been comfortable at the Parc des Princes throughout the opening 45 minutes. …

Paris Saint-Germain will look to book their place in the Champions League final on Tuesday night by beating Borussia Dortmund and should the Ligue 1 champions do so, Kylian Mbappe will likely have played a role.  The French superstar is yet to win Europe’s top prize and would love to deliver it to PSG before leaving the club at the …

Bayern Munich are experiencing a very underwhelming season but that is no fault of Harry Kane who has been magnificent since moving to Germany.  The England striker made the switch from Tottenham ahead of the current campaign as part of an initial €100m deal and his numbers so far this season have been staggering. Across the 44 games Kane has …

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Bayern Munich are in the market for a new manager and reports in Germany state that Man United’s Erik ten Hag is the leading candidate for the role at the Allianz Arena.  The German giants are set to part ways with Thomas Tuchel at the end of the season following a poor campaign, although it could be one to remember …