From around the league
Thursday, 28 May 2026
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Champions League final performances show how finals are won
BBC's ranking of iconic Champions League final performances points to the same lesson for Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain: one defining display can decide it.
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Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart: Kane seals the double in a one-sided final
Bayern Munich vs VfB Stuttgart ended 3-0 as Harry Kane scored a hat-trick in the DFB-Pokal final to seal Bayern's first domestic double in 6 years.
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
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Bayern Munich's double comes with Eberl's future in the spotlight
Bayern Munich’s double came with 61 Kane goals and 22 goals, 26 assists from Michael Olise, but Hoeneß put Eberl’s future at 60-40.
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Uli Hoeneß turns on fans after Bayern's DFB Cup final win
Uli Hoeneß condemned the Bayern and Stuttgart fan protest that disrupted the DFB-Pokal final, while Harry Kane’s perfect hat-trick powered Bayern to a 3-0 win.
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RB Leipzig South Africa tour ends with Pretoria friendly
RB Leipzig head to South Africa for a post-season tour with training in Johannesburg, a Thursday public session and Friday's friendly in Pretoria.
Monday, 25 May 2026
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Wolfsburg relegated after 29-season Bundesliga run
Wolfsburg’s 29-season Bundesliga run ended with a play-off defeat to Paderborn, who sealed promotion behind strong form and Dennis Seimen.
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John Stones free transfer race gathers pace
John Stones is leaving Manchester City on a free transfer, with Bayern Munich, Everton and others interested. Max Eberl has denied Bayern links.
Sunday, 24 May 2026
Saturday, 23 May 2026
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Harry Kane's hat-trick gives Bayern the cup and caps a 61-goal season
Harry Kane scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich beat Stuttgart 3-0 in the DFB-Pokal final, sealing the domestic double and capping a 61-goal season.
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Yan Diomande one of Liverpool's most expensive transfer targets
Liverpool are being linked with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande after a 12-goal, 8-assist Bundesliga breakthrough, but Leipzig’s £87 million asking price
Friday, 22 May 2026
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Pep Guardiola says his City exit is the right time after 10 years
Pep Guardiola says his Manchester City exit after 10 years is the right time because he lacks the energy to continue, with 20 trophies behind him.
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Thomas Tuchel's England squad is built for a World Cup, not a popularity contest
Thomas Tuchel has explained his England World Cup squad calls, prioritising versatility, penalties and tournament planning over star power.
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Wilfried Gnonto Leeds exit gathers pace
Freiburg have opened talks for Wilfried Gnonto, five Serie A clubs are interested and Leeds are open to a sale or loan, with his bench-heavy season
Thursday, 21 May 2026
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Manuel Neuer back as Germany’s No. 1 after Nagelsmann’s unusual call
Neuer is back as Germany’s No. 1 for the World Cup. Nagelsmann wanted Bayern contract clarity, aura and trust, not just form.
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Harry Kane hat trick and Neuer injury scare define Bayern's final-day win
Harry Kane scored a hat trick in Bayern München’s 5-1 win over 1. FC Köln, but Manuel Neuer’s 60th-minute leg issue is the bigger worry.
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Manuel Neuer is Germany's number one again because Nagelsmann trusts the aura
Manuel Neuer is back as Germany's No.1 at 40 for the World Cup, with Nagelsmann backing his aura and experience despite fitness doubts.
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Manuel Neuer return leaves Germany with a goalkeeper problem of trust
Manuel Neuer's expected Germany return has sparked a World Cup row, with Oliver Baumann's demotion and Nagelsmann's handling under scrutiny.
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Harry Kane one hat-trick from more Bayern history
Harry Kane has 36 Bundesliga goals and 58 in all competitions after a fourth league hat-trick. Bayern now face VfB Stuttgart in the DFB Cup final.
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
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Aston Villa Europa League final was driven by Tielemans and Buendía
Tielemans and Buendía starred as Aston Villa beat SC Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final. Emery won title number five.
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Unai Emery says Villa must keep demanding more after Europa League glory
Unai Emery said Aston Villa's Europa League win confirms progress, pointing to stadium expansion, training-centre work and Champions League next season.