Bundesliga weekly vol.7: the stadium edition
The absence of fans in the stadiums makes watching the Bundesliga so artificial. Covid-19 is the culprit for denying fans of watching their darling teams. It is a welcome relief to begin the start of 2020/2021 season that some fans could return.
Continue readingBundesliga weekly vol 6:FC Bayern lose Badman and Robben copyright dispute
Judgement delivered in the “Badman and Robben” copyright dispute between a plaintiff and FC Bayern. In Schalke, Ralf Fährmann returns as number one in goal. FC Augsburg has a captain for this season and first choice goalkeeper.
Continue readingBundesliga weekly vol.5: DFL president rules out American playoffs system in the Bundesliga
This week, the German football league (DFL) comprising the 36 professional clubs met to discuss pertinent issues relating to the league. Christian Seifert, the president of DFL, is the star of the moment. His comments on important issues have far-reaching consequences for the Bundesliga. Siefert
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As the countdown to the start of the Bundesliga draws near, most clubs are solidifying their plans for the coming season and making important transfers. Union Berlin plans to celebrate centenary with fans, Schalke had a Covid-19 scare and Bremen considers measures to be solvent.
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This week all eyes were on the Bundesliga clubs, Bayern Munich, and RB Leipzig that took part in the champions league. And there was so much buzz about the German coaches, Julian Nagelsmann, Thomas Tuchel, and Hansi Flick in the champions league. However, some
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Amid the speculation about the future of Jordan Sancho in Dortmund, Hans-Joachim Watzke, the boss of Dortmund, confirmed the statement of Michael Zorc, during the week that Sancho is going nowhere, “Sancho’s stay at BVB set in stone.” The rumour industry about transfers thrives on
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The Bundesliga will begin a new season in September for 2020/2021. The recently concluded season despite the threats of Covid-19 has changed the dynamics of the game. The DFL (Deutsche Fußball Liga) approach to conclude the games last season faced criticisms from a cross section
Continue readingJean-Kevin Augustin: the unwanted player in Leeds or Leipzig
Jean-Kevin Augustin’s career is a rollercoaster of difficulties. The French striker is in a dilemma on where to ply his trade next season. RB Leipzig loaned Augustin to Leeds with a buy option if Leeds gets promoted to the premier league. Leeds United got promoted
Continue readingBakery Jatta of Hamburg is not a fake!
Bakery Jatta has been through a lot since the Sport Bild article that questioned his identity. It was a heinous campaign to discredit an illustrious citizen from the Gambia. It led to protests from teams playing against Hamburg whenever Jatta was on the lineup.
Continue readingAnthony Ujah: At Union Berlin, we are one family.
Anthony Ujah is acquainted with the Bundesliga after spells in Mainz, Cologne, Bremen and now Union Berlin. He is not a new kid on the block. Ujah’s experience will be important for Union Berlin as they play in the Bundesliga for the first
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