Only six clubs across Europe’s top divisions managed to sell out their stadiums for every single domestic league match during the 2024/25 season, highlighting the strength of supporter loyalty and matchday culture in certain corners of the continent.
Germany dominates the list, with four Bundesliga sides achieving 100% capacity throughout the campaign. Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, two of the league’s global heavyweights, were joined by surprise inclusions Heidenheim and St. Pauli. Dortmund’s famed “Yellow Wall” continues to set the benchmark for passionate fan culture, while Bayern’s Allianz Arena remains a fortress of consistency. The addition of Heidenheim, a smaller …
Erik ten Hag’s tenure at Bayer Leverkusen ended almost as abruptly as it began. On Wednesday, the Dutch manager released a pointed statement after the club announced he had been placed on leave, effectively sacking him just two games into the Bundesliga season.
“The decision by Bayer Leverkusen’s management to put me on a leave of absence came as a big surprise,” Ten Hag said. “To part ways with a head coach after just two league matches is something absolutely unprecedented.”
Ten Hag, who joined Leverkusen this summer following his turbulent stint at Manchester United, framed the move as premature. …
Bayer Leverkusen has dismissed head coach Erik ten Hag after only two Bundesliga games, sources confirmed today. The decision was formalized by the club hierarchy this morning, with the 55-year-old manager informed shortly thereafter.
Ten Hag began his spell at Leverkusen on July 1, succeeding Xabi Alonso, who left to manage Real Madrid. Stanislas records indicate that he is now the first Bundesliga coach to be relieved of his duties so early into a season.
His brief reign included a 2–1 home defeat to Hoffenheim, followed by a 3–3 draw against Werder Bremen, where Leverkusen threw away a two-goal lead …
German giants, Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing a €120m bid for Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, Africa Daily News, New York has gathered.
The 23-year-old Nigerian is viewed by the Bavarians as the perfect alternative for Robert Lewandowski, who is about to leave the Allianz Arena this summer.
Lewandowski, who has one year left on his contract, is eager to join Barcelona, one of the biggest clubs in Spain.
Osimhen has been impressive for the Partenopei since his arrival two years ago from Ligue 1 outfit Lille and the Partenopei are aware of the interest from other clubs, but are not …
Also resuming is the 2nd Bundesliga.
Six matches are slated for today at the elite German league.
Borussia Dortmund are hosting Schalke 04 at their Signal Iduna Park at 14:30.
Augsburg are also hosting Wolfsburg at the same time.
Three other matches scheduled for the same time-belt are:
Fortuna Düsseldorf v SC Paderborn 07, RasenBallsport Leipzig v Freiburg and Hoffenheim v Hertha BSC.
At 17:30, Eintracht Frankfurt will host Borussia …
Three people have tested positive for coronavirus at Cologne and will be placed into a 14-day quarantine, the Bundesliga club said Friday in a potential blow to hopes of restarting the German football season this month.
“Cologne had the entire team and coaching staff, along with the backroom staff, tested on Thursday for COVID-19. Three people tested positive, all are symptom free,” the club said in a statement on its website.
“After an assessment of the cases by the responsible health authorities, the three people who tested positive will go into a 14-day quarantine at home.
“Cologne will not confirm …
He replaced Ante Covic as Hertha Berlin manager on Wednesday last week but lost his first match 2-1 at home to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. But the defeat has not dulled Klinsmann’s great feeling about returning to manage a Bundesliga side.
“It was a wonderful feeling, being back, being back in our capital, Berlin, was something special,” Klinsmann who was first appointed
