Paramount+ becomes shirt sponsor for UCL-bound Union Berlin

Union Berlin get a new shirt sponsor ahead of their first season in the UEFA Champions League. The Bundesliga squad recently announced a partnership with Paramount+ for the 2023/24 season. The exact details of the length of the contract between the two parties are murky. However, SportsPro Media reports that the streaming service will pay the team about $5.5 million per season. “With Paramount+ we … Continue reading Paramount+ becomes shirt sponsor for UCL-bound Union Berlin

Tottenham want Harry Kane situation resolved QUICKLY as Bayern Munich looms

Tottenham want Harry Kane to make a decision about his future as soon as possible, despite continued interest from Bayern Munich. Spurs’ talismanic striker remains on the radar of the Bundesliga giants, who have already done so two bids rejected. Kane has traveled with the Tottenham side for their pre-season tour of Australia, starting their 3-2 defeat to West Ham in Perth on Tuesday – … Continue reading Tottenham want Harry Kane situation resolved QUICKLY as Bayern Munich looms

RB Leipzig TV schedule for United States viewers

Use this RB Leipzig TV schedule to find the latest matches from one of Europe’s increasingly important clubs. RB Leipzig is a very new club in the wider scope of European football. But their rapid and controversial rise to the top tier of German football has the world on the alert. Where can I watch the RB Leipzig match? RB Leipzig on TV and streaming: … Continue reading RB Leipzig TV schedule for United States viewers

In the magazine: Season Preview special! 140 teams expertly judged across England and Scotland – PLUS Cannavaro, Crouchy, Luton and more

Order the new issue here with free shipping – just select ‘Season preview number 355’. Subscribe to FourFourTwo today and save! You get 13 issues a year… First a message from our editor, James Andrew: The 2023-2024 season has arrived and this feels like it’s a season of change – at least off the pitch. For the first time in the Premier League era, Martin … Continue reading In the magazine: Season Preview special! 140 teams expertly judged across England and Scotland – PLUS Cannavaro, Crouchy, Luton and more

Fabio Carvalho at Liverpool: what went wrong and what does his future look like?

When Liverpool completed the signing of Fabio Carvalho, it was seen as the triumphant culmination of a chase that saw Liverpool steal a march on their rivals. A deal was initially agreed at the end of the January 2022 transfer window, but EFL bureaucracy derailed the move, resulting in Carvalho spending the rest of the 2021-22 season as a Fulham player. That was always the … Continue reading Fabio Carvalho at Liverpool: what went wrong and what does his future look like?

Kane survives spirited wing challenge as Bayern links go through

Bayern Munich’s Kane offer has yet to really test Daniel Levy’s resolve, but the Tottenham Hotspur superstar continues. Harry Kane even appeared on the hit YouTube show hot on Thursday. Guests of the series feast on hot chicken wings while being interviewed at the same time. Kane and host Sean Evans tried 10 different levels of wings during the taping of the show. This includes … Continue reading Kane survives spirited wing challenge as Bayern links go through

Apple is in talks with the Bundesliga over media rights, sources say

Apple has held talks with Bundesliga executives over rights to Germany’s top league, sources familiar with the matter have told World Soccer Talk. Currently, ESPN has an exclusive rights deal with the Bundesliga until the end of the 2025/26 season. ESPN’s partnership with the Bundesliga, which began in 2020 as a streaming-only rights deal in the United States, paved the way for Apple to sign … Continue reading Apple is in talks with the Bundesliga over media rights, sources say

Marco Reus resigns as captain of Borussia Dortmund

Marco Reus has decided to relinquish his captain’s armband at Borussia Dortmund for the 2023/24 season. The legend joined the team in 2012 and has been captain of the club since the 2018/19 season. Reus only just signed a new one-year contract extension in April, keeping him at Dortmund until the summer of 2024. The German international announced his decision on social media on Thursday. … Continue reading Marco Reus resigns as captain of Borussia Dortmund

Barcelona have not signed Alphonso Davies ‘because he is Canadian’

Alphonso Davies is one of the best defenders in the world and he could have played for Barcelona. The defender, who has dominated the Catalan club on several occasions, including an 8-2 win in the 2020 Champions League quarter-finals, made a bold claim as to why he never moved to Barcelona. Speak on the Say less podcast, Davies claims that Barcelona reached out while he … Continue reading Barcelona have not signed Alphonso Davies ‘because he is Canadian’

Bayern Munich fires Oliver Kahn as CEO despite title

Bayern Munich and CEO Oliver Kahn parted ways following the club’s Bundesliga victory on Saturday in Cologne. The club’s sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, has also left the club with immediate effect. Salihamidzic was at the dramatic victory over Köln. However, Kahn was not present at the game from the start. Jan-Christian Dreesen replaces Kahn immediately. Bayern Munich won its 11th Bundesliga title in 11 years. … Continue reading Bayern Munich fires Oliver Kahn as CEO despite title