The latest batch of legends to be inducted into the German Football Hall of Fame have been announced with the newest members including Bastian Schweinsteiger.  The selection process is as follows: “The HALL OF FAME of German football seeks to honour outstanding players and coaches from the men’s and women’s game and cement their status in the historical consciousness of German football. The Hall of Famers are selected by a jury made up of leading German sportswriters and the museum director. Any male or female German player from 1900 to the present day who has been retired for at least fi ..read more

On Wednesday evening, Bayern Munich were eliminated from the Champions League at the semi-final stage after falling to a 4-3 aggregate defeat at the hands of Real Madrid. However, while after the game blame was laid out towards the officials, as well as the mistake by Manuel Neuer, there was another issue that contributed to their exit. Injuries have plagued Bayern’s season. During the course of the campaign, Der Rekordmeister have had to deal with injuries to Neuer, Matthijs de Ligt, Kingsley Coman, Leroy Sané, and many more. However, one player that has been tarnished with ongoing fitness is ..read more

In this weekly feature, hosts of the Gegenpressing podcast Stefan Bienkowski and Manu Veth face off with their predictions for the forthcoming Bundesliga matchday fixtures. It’s three points for a correct score and one point for a correct result. Who will come out on top at the end of the season? Manu’s Game of the Week: Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg My match of the week is Bayern against Wolfsburg. First and foremost, as I am at this game. But also, I think it will be fascinating to see how Bayern will react to getting kicked out of the Champions League midweek. Plus, what is the lates ..read more

After securing Champions League qualification last week, VfB Stuttgart are already preparing for their European excursion next season reports kicker. The first port of call will be making loan moves permanent. Jamie Leweling who has become a key piece for Stuttgart in the second half of the season is a candidate to remain at the MHP Arena. Leweling is currently on loan from Union Berlin but the trend is leaning towards the winger staying, Stuttgart will likely pay a fee of around €5m. With the future of Chris Führich also in doubt, Stuttgart will need depths on the flanks.  Leonidas Sterg ..read more

As reported by Kicker, Premier League side Chelsea are looking to sign Stuttgart winger Chris Führich this summer. This season, Stuttgart have continued to impress on a weekly basis. From relegation play-off winners last season to Champions League football this campaign, it has been a whirlwind twelve months for the five-time German champions. One player they can thank for their remarkable turnaround is Führich, who is enjoying the season of his life this campaign. With 16 goal contributions in 36 games, the 26-year-old has been a key asset for Sebastian Hoeneß’s side this season. However, his ..read more

As reported by Sky Germany, Hansi Flick is prepared to take the Bayern Munich job, as a successor for Thomas Tuchel appears to have finally been found. Over the past few months, a number of names have been linked to the Bayern job, and a number of names have turned down the chance to become Der Rekordmeister’s head coach.  Xabi Alonso, Julian Nagelsmann, and Ralf Ragnick are just three of the names to have clearly rejected the advances of the record champions, while Unai Emery and Roberto De Zerbi have also spoken about how they are committed to Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion ..read more

Bayer Leverkusen are now 49 games unbeaten across all competitions this season, a new European record. But not only that, Die Werkself have secured a place in a European cup final for the first time since 2002. Xabi Alonso’s side fought back magnificently after finding themselves 2-0 down against AS Roma. An own goal from Roma’s Gianluca Mancini put Bayer 3-2 ahead on aggregate, and B04 would certainly have been happy with that given their qualification for a European final. But this team just never gives up. Josip Stanisic equalised for Bayer on the night – 4-2 on aggregate – in the seventh m ..read more

Carlo Ancelotti can look forward to a Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley after navigating his Real Madrid side past Bayern Munich. After an entertaining 2-2 draw in the first leg, Real Madrid went behind to a spectacular Alphonso Davies strike early in the second half last night. It looked like Los Blancos would rue missed chances but a late brace by substitute, Joselu salvaged the unlikeliest of victories in added time. However, there was time for just one more moment of drama. With seconds remaining, the ball was swept towards Leroy Sane in the Real Madrid box. He wa ..read more

Last night, Bayern Munich were unable to make it an all-German final as they were eliminated by Real Madrid after a 2-1 defeat (4-3 on aggregate) in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.  Bayern had their backs against the wall for most of the first and second halves against Real Madrid. But, in the second half, they opened the scoring in the 68th minute through Alphonso Davies but then the game returned to its status quo when Real equalised three minutes later only for the goal to be ruled out after a foul on Joshua Kimmich by Nacho. In the 85th minute, Tuchel then made the ..read more

It has now been made official that on June 1, Real Madrid will go face-to-face with Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final. On Tuesday evening, BvB overcame the challenge of the French champions, Paris Saint-Germain, to ensure they would compete in their third-ever Champions League final. However, there was an expectation that they would be joined by Der Klassiker rivals, Bayern Munich. Nevertheless, a recreation of the 2013 final at Wembley was not meant to be, as Real Madrid choreographed a vintage late Champions League comeback to stun their German visitors. Regardless, it was not ..read more