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Bastian Schweingsteiger has called time on his football career.
Chicago Fire midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger has announced his retirement from professional football.
In a statement released on social media Schweinsteiger announced his decision…
Bastian Schweinsteiger has called it a career, and ESPN FC’s Julien Laurens assesses where the midfielder ranks among the game’s modern greats.
Craig Burley feels the UCL favourites all have one thing in common; their lack of defensive structure.
Ale Moreno assesses whether in-form Robert Lewandowski is valued as much as he should be at Bayern.
Frank Leboeuf explains why Lionel Messi and Antoine Griezmann’s on-field relationship won’t improve any time soon.
Joachim Low has said that Manuel Neuer will remain Germany’s first choice goalkeeper, but will split duties with Marc-Andre ter Stegen in the upcoming international break.
Ter Stegen made his disappointment at not featuring in the last international break public, which prompted a reply from Neuer. It then led to Bayern president Uli Hoeness threatening a boycott of Bayern players in the German national team.
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The FC crew discuss the areas Germany need to shore up after they scraped by Northern Ireland to reclaim top spot in Group C. Germany will no longer be relegated in the Nations League after UEFA announced a revamp of the format for the 2020 edition.
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Joachim Low’s team — along with Croatia, Iceland and Poland — were relegated from League A to League B in the inaugural tournament last year.
It meant they should have been playing alongside Austria, Czech Republic, Finland, Norway, Russia, Scotland, Serbia and Wales in League B.
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Alejandro Moreno examines how Lionel Messi impacted the game during the final 30 minutes of Barcelona’s scoreless draw against Dortmund.
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol explains why Jadon Sancho should depart Dortmund and take the next step in his footballing career.
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has backed defender Mats Hummels to be recalled for the Germany national side.
Hummels, along with former Bayern Munich teammates Thomas Muller and Jerome Boateng was told by national manager Joachim Low in March that he would no longer be available for selection as he wanted to give the team a “new face” after their World Cup group stage exit.
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Philippe Coutinho is tasked with naming his favourite player, his top games and goals after completing his move to Bayern Munich.
Philippe Coutinho explains how his chats with Thiago helped make his move to Bayern Munich come to fruition.
Alejandro Moreno and Brian McBride react to Philippe Coutinho’s move to Barcelona from Bayern Munich on a season-long loan.
Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has attacked the “west German press” for their failure to defend Manuel Neuer in his ongoing row with Marc-Andre ter Stegen and warned Germany to stick with the Bavarian side’s No. 1 ahead of the Barcelona goalkeeper.
Ter Stegen did not feature in Germany’s Euro 2020 qualifying double header against Netherlands and Northern Ireland, which he said was a “massive blow” — a comment Neuer responded to, describing it as not helpful.
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The FC crew discuss the areas Germany need to shore up after they scraped by Northern Ireland to reclaim top spot in Group C.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen says it was “inappropriate” for Manuel Neuer to criticise him for expressing his desire to play more for the German national team.
Ter Stegen, 27, has been Barca’s outright No.1 since Claudio Bravo moved to Manchester City in 2016, but has remained backup to Neuer in international football.
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After being an unused…
The FC crew discuss the areas Germany need to shore up after they scraped by Northern Ireland to reclaim top spot in Group C.
Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen says it was “inappropriate” for Manuel Neuer to criticise him for expressing his desire to play more for the German national team.
Ter Stegen, 27, has been Barca’s outright No.1 since Claudio Bravo moved to Manchester City in 2016, but has remained backup to Neuer in international football.
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Mainz have consistently developed coveted players and sold for big profits, which in turn has helped sustain the club’s entire operation.
The execution isn’t always perfect and the emotion is perhaps still too raw, but watching the emergence of a new talent is one of the few magical moments left in soccer. At a time when the sport is drowning in super teams, inconceivable fees and a drive for entertainment over all else, it’s worth recognizing where you can reliably watch the next generation of stars. In European football, the Bundesliga is that place.
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