Now that the dust is clear, Schalke has a new coach in Manuel Baum. David Wagner is history. Baum faces a herculean task to rejuvenate the club that thrives in old glory. Under the former coach, Wagner, the players were very insecure on the pitch.
Continue readingMainz players embarked on a strike and called it off after ugly drama, David Wagner sacked in Schalke and a record from Faroe Islands in the Bundesliga. Welcome to the Bundesliga weekly. Mainz players end strike This week there was an ugly incident in Mainz
Continue readingThe 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 readingJudgement 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 readingThis 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
Continue readingAs 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.
Continue readingThis 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 stories
Continue readingAmid 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
Continue readingThe 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’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
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