Latest News & Developments
bundesliga
Ex-Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag takes over at Leverkusen
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been appointed head coach of Bayer Leverkusen, taking over from Xabi Alonso, who led the club to its first Bundesliga title.
RB Leipzig delays Bayern Munich, Harry Kane title celebrations with dramatic equaliser
RB Leipzig's Yussuf Poulsen scores a last-minute equaliser, delaying Bayern Munich and Harry Kane's Bundesliga title celebrations.
Ex-Kaizer Chiefs star Bradley Carnell reveals near miss with Manchester United coaching role
Former Kaizer Chiefs and Bafana Bafana defender Bradley Carnell has revealed he nearly joined Manchester United as a member of Ralf Rangnick’s coaching staff.
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says Bayern Munich favourites for Bundesliga
Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso said Thursday that Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga title favourites this season.
Bafana must beat Nigeria, the great underachievers of African football
Let me put it bluntly, the Nigerian national team are abject failures in this beautiful game, writes Thulasizwe kaMantshinga.
Vincent Kompany insists call from Bayern Munich was no surprise
Vincent Kompany was officially presented as Bayern Munich's new coach on Thursday, insisting he did not share the football world's surprise at his appointment.
Bayern Munich appoint Vincent Kompany to end long search for new coach
German Bundesliga club Bayern Munich have announced the appointment of Vincent Kompany as their new head coach.
Relegated Burnley boss Vincent Kompany set to become new Bayern Munich manager
According to various reports, Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has reached an agreement in principle with Bayern Munich.
Leverkusen ‘invincible’ no more as Ademola Lookman fires Atalanta to Europa League glory
Ademola Lookman became the first player to score a hat-trick in a European final since 1975 to secure Atalanta's first ever continental trophy.
Xabi Alonso reveals Bayer Leverkusen's secret weapon ahead of Europa League final
Bayer Leverkusen take on Atalanta in the Europa League final in Dublin on Wednesday before facing second-tier Kaiserslautern in Saturday's German Cup final.
How does Manchester City’s Premier League title run compare to Europe’s elite?
It seems like Manchester City still have some way to go before we can actually call the Premier League a “farmers league”.
Leverkusen complete Bundesliga season unbeaten, Cologne relegated
Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday became the first team in Bundesliga history to go through an entire season unbeaten after beating Augsburg.
Record-setting Bayer Leverkusen march on to Europa League final
Bayer Leverkusen are through to the Europa League final 4-2 on aggregate after a stoppage-time goal from Josip Stanisic snatched a 2-2 draw at home on Thursday.
Key battles in Champions League as Real Madrid and Bayern Munich face-off
Record 14-time Champions League winners Real Madrid face six-time champions Bayern Munich on Wednesday.
Erik ten Hag reveals Manchester United tried to sign Harry Kane
Instead of Harry Kane, Manchester United recruited Denmark international Hojlund for £72 million from Atalanta -- the 21-year-old has so far scored 14 goals.
Bayern Munich’s Thomas Tuchen says they know how to stop Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel says his side are ready for the threat posed by ‘extraordinary’ Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham.
Ex-Man United boss Ralf Rangnick confirms talks with Bayern over head coaching job
Austria manager Ralf Rangnick confirmed he was in talks with Bayern Munich to become the club's head coach in the off season.
Bayer Leverkusen break Bayern Munich’s 11-year Bundesliga stranglehold
Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen knew victory would secure the title with five games to spare, but there were no signs of nerves in a dominant performance.
From Mohamed Salah to Sebastian Haller - six African players shining in Europe
Here, AFP Sport highlights African headline-makers in the major European leagues from Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to Stuttgart’s Serhou Guirassy.
Xabi Alonso snubs Liverpool and Bayern, to stay with Leverkusen for one more season
Xabi Alonso, who was seen by many as Liverpool's top target to replace Jurgen Klopp as their manager, says he will be staying at Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen next season.
More than pride on line in ‘Der Klassiker’ between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund
All eyes will be on Harry Kane and Bayern Munich when they take on Bundesliga rivals Borussia Dortmund in ‘Der Klassiker’ this weekend.
Liverpool ‘not the right option’ for Xabi Alonso, says Lothar Matthaeus
Ballon d'Or winner Lothar Matthaeus says a move to Liverpool in the off-season is ‘not the right option’ for in-demand Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso.
Europa League wrap: Liverpool sink Sparta Prague, Bayer Leverkusen stay unbeaten
Despite leading 5-1 from the first leg, Jurgen Klopp named a surprisingly strong Liverpool side and was well-rewarded as the Reds remain on course for a quadruple.
Harry Kane has schnitzel burger to go with brace in ‘pleasing win’ over Lazio
Bayern’s Harry Kane notched a brace in the 3-0 win over Lazio and now has 33 goals in 32 games in all competitions since arriving in the summer.
Jadon Sancho probably too expensive to keep, say Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund say Jadon Sancho is unlikely to stay at the club beyond the end of the season, because ‘it would take a lot of money’ to keep the Manchester United loanee.