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RB Leipzig move to within two of Bayern Munich after beating Hertha Berlin
Leipzig capitalised on Bayern's 2-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt 24 hours earlier. A long-range goal by captain Marcel Sabitzer gave second-placed Leipzig a first-half lead in Berlin. A superb second-half strike by defender Nordi Mukiele and a header from centre-back Willi Orban sealed the victory.
Bayern Munich crash 2-1 at Frankfurt in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich crashed to a 2-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday in the Bundesliga as the world champions showed chinks in their armour before they return to Champions League action next week.
NFF supremo: Only Ovie Ejeria cleared by FIFA to play for Nigeria
Only the Reading midfielder, Ovie Ejaria, has been cleared by FIFA to represent Nigeria at the international level, according to the NFF boss, Amaju Pinnick.
Hertha Berlin confirm talks with Juventus star Sami Khedira
"We are talking to him, there are a few things to clear up and a few questions to answer before Monday at 1800 (1700GMT)," when the transfer window closes, Hertha CEO Carsten Schmidt told Sky Sunday.
Arsenal sign young Dutch defender Omar Rekik
It was only a matter of time and now Omar Rekik is officially an Arsenal player. The young Dutch defender will form part of the U23 side for now.
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal exit for Mesut Ozil could be ‘best solution’
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he is open to Mesut Ozil leaving the Gunners this month after freezing the German playmaker out of his squad this season.
Kevin-Prince Boateng makes passionate plea to white community
Former Barcelona and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng believes the white community is not doing enough to kick racism out of football.
Karim Benzema double against Borussia Monchengladbach enough for Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane
Spanish champions Real Madrid qualified for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League with a 2-0 win over Borussia Monchengladbach that helped to ease the pressure on embattled manager Zinedine Zidane in the Spanish capital.
Taiwo Awoniyi nets second Bundesliga goal of the season for Union Berlin
Nigerian forward Taiwo Awoniyi scored his second Bundesliga goal for Union Berlin in their 3-1 defeat at Hertha Berlin on Friday.
Taiwo Awoniyi goes for 20th Bundesliga game in Battle of Berlin tonight
Taiwo Awoniyi is in line to make his overall 20th Bundesliga career appearance when Union Berlin take a trip down to the Olympiastadion to take on Hertha Berlin in a mouthwatering clash of the capital city teams on Friday night.
Matteo Guendouzi: I needed to leave Arsenal to have fun
Matteo Guendouzi says he needed to leave Arsenal to have fun, having been hurt by a lack of playing time in north London.
Erling Haaland hits four as Borussia Dortmund crush Hertha Berlin
Erling Braut Haaland hit a 17-minute hat-trick and finished with four goals as Borussia Dortmund ran out 5-2 winners at Hertha Berlin to move within a point of Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich.
Mikel Arteta recruits Dutch talent at the back
Arsenal are said to have signed Omar Rekik from Hertha Berlin. According to 'Football London', the team led by Mikel Arteta has already secured his arrival on the winter market, although he will remain on loan at the German club at least until the end of the season.
Erling Haaland could face prison if he plays for Borussia
Following Omar Elabdellaoui's positive for COVID-19, the Norwegian government is obliging Erling Haaland to maintain the corresponding quarantine, albeit in Germany. Borussia Dortmund, which would lose him for the next match, does not agree with this.
Gabriel Jesus adds to Manchester City’s injury woes
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus is set to be sidelined until at least the middle of next month after he was withdrawn from Brazil’s squad to face Bolivia and Peru in their opening 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
Bundesliga fans to return as new season begins Friday
This follows a virtual meeting of the federal states’ chancelleries on Tuesday, which approved the return of home fans, but away fans remained banned for now. Aside from that alcohol remains banned while only seated fans will be allowed. Standing is not allowed.
Juventus sign Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie
The Italian champions have the option to make McKennie's move permanent for a fee of up to £22.7m, while the 21-year-old's switch will automatically become permanent if certain unspecified clauses are met.
Bayern reject delay offer, ready to open new Bundesliga season
Champions League finalists and Bundesliga title holders Bayern Munich on Friday waived the German league’s offer to delay their start to the 2020/21 domestic season by insisting they keep with tradition and host the opening game.
Liverpool, Everton join Hertha Berlin in race to sign Weston McKennie
Sky Germany report that Schalke midfielder Weston McKennie wants to leave the club with fellow Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin and several Premier League clubs interested.
Botafogo sign another former Chelsea star
Brazilian club Botafogo has opted to sign another ex-Chelsea star Salomon Kalou after been heavily linked to former Nigeria international John Mikel Obi
Marcelo calls for ‘changes’ after Black Lives Matter celebration
Marcelo has urged others to use their platforms to instigate change after taking a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement following his goal against Eibar.
Hansi Flick urges Bayern Munich to secure Bundesliga title
Bayern Munich coach Hansi Flick wants his side to “seal the deal” and wrap up an eighth consecutive Bundesliga title on Tuesday with victory at relegation-threatened Werder Bremen.
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