As one of the most creative players of his generation, the career of Mesut Özil has been an odd thing to watch. The German burst onto the scene prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, playing a role in a young Germany team that blew away many of their opponents. It was only a late [...]
In the summer of 2020, many free agents came on the market to one of the most confusing transfer markets in history. Teams who would usually splurge cash on fees were looking to keep their spending down, minimising the risk of spending money on players who might not be able to play next season. However, [...]
When Hertha Berlin became the highest-spending team in Europe in the January of 2020, eyebrows were raised. The capital club started to throw around money like it was going out of fashion (ironically true given the COVID-19 crisis), but precious few of their signings really hit it off. Chief among them was Krysztof Piatek. The [...]
Lionel Messi's exit Barcelona has to be free as he suggested to the club – however, the news could prompt a €700m expense legal dispute or a president's renunciation. He has disclosed to Barcelona managers that he needs to leave the club this late spring – and wishes to trigger a proviso in his agreement that will [...]
When Chelsea started to make moves into the German market, introducing Timo Werner to the side, it looked like a mini-revolution. Already joining Antonio Rudiger at the club, the Blues looked set to tap into the Michael Ballack era and start investing in some Bundesliga stars once again. One name being heavily linked with the [...]
Having built a reputation as the ‘creche’ of top football prospects, Borussia Dortmund boasts one of the most exciting collections of youngsters in the game. While the likes of Jadon Sancho and Erling Haaland are the star names, other young players such as Mateu Morey and Tobias Raschl offer other, less stellar, talents that the [...]
After the rank disappointment of a 1-0 loss to FC Bayern Munich at home, Borussia Dortmund are essentially out of the title race. BVB have spent heavily in the Lucien Favre era, building a team that could compete until the latter stages of the season. For the second year in a row, though, poor big-game [...]
As one of the most unique clubs in football, Borussia Dortmund draw love and admiration from across the globe. From their incredible fans to their desire to fight back against extremism in society, they’ve earned a reputation as being ‘more than a club’. As tacky as such labels can be, the Schwarzgelben have shown over [...]
When TSG Hoffenheim first came on the scene in the late 2000s, many fans stood up and noticed how many young talents they’d signed from outside of Europe. From Brazilian talents like Luiz Gustavo to smart signings like Demba Ba, the club hugely impressed. Over a decade on, and they are still producing some excellent [...]
Though they might not be the most prestigious club in Germany, Hoffenheim have become a fine example of what can be built at a small club. Under the watchful eye of Dietmar Hopp, the club has been transformed into a bit of a Bundesliga performer – often fighting for Europe and developing young talent. One [...]
