After winning over Bayern’s hardcore support, the prolific Engländer has led the charge to the Bundesliga title One has often wondered what Harry Kane could do to upset his adoring public in Germany and in the days before he won the Bundesliga – his first major career trophy at last after final heartbreaks with Tottenham and England – we almost found out. After Kane received the yellow card against Augsburg that kept him in the stands for Bayern Munich’s title-clinching victory at RB Leipzig on Saturday, a Bild editorial told him off (though a visibly annoyed Kane suggested the referee, Bastian Dankert, had been “trying to make a name for himself” after the harsh booking, issued when the striker did not return the ball quickly enough after being whistled for a foul). Yet if the feeling may be that it could only happen to him, time will render it a minor detail. Kane’s Bayern destiny has been fulfilled, and no apparent jinx could get in the way this time. Bayer Leverkusen’s draw at Freiburg on Sunday put them out of reach. On the day he signed in August 2023 Munich was balmy, in terms of weather and mood. It was the morning of Bayern’s DFL-Supercup game against RB Leipzig and as the thermometers crept above 30C, hot and bothered fans queued outside the multiple Bayern fan shops in the city centre with the aim of getting their hands on one item: the new, white-with-red-trim home jersey with “Kane 9” on the back. The red-on-white, multi-lined font of name and number – a throwback to the figures adorning the backs of Bayern’s 1974 European Cup winners – hinted at a new era of glory. Continue reading...

Writer Q&A, fan views, plus the latest news and previewsToday’s fixtures | Latest tables | And email matchday live De Bruyne sinks Wolves to move City up to third Five teams fighting for Championship survival Government to back plan for ban on games abroad Negative Spurs narrative can change, says Postecoglou Hello and welcome to live coverage of another super soccer-filled Saturday. This is our home for all the latest news and previews ahead of today’s action, which begins at 12.30pm with Aston Villa v Fulham and the last day of the regular Championship season. Then we have the final round of fixtures in Leagues One and Two, plus Bayern Munich’s chance to win back the Bundesliga after a shocking one-season drought. Aston Villa v Fulham (12.30pm) Everton v Ipswich (3pm) Leicester v Southampton (3pm) Arsenal v Bournemouth (5.30pm) Bristol City v Preston North End Burnley v Millwall Coventry v Middlesbrough Derby v Stoke Norwich v Cardiff Plymouth v Leeds Portsmouth v Hull Sheff Utd v Blackburn Sunderland v QPR Swansea v Oxford Utd Watford v Sheff Wed West Brom v Luton RB Leipzig v Bayern (2.30pm) Huddersfield v Leyton Orient Reading v Barnsley Accrington v Chesterfield Bradford City v Fleetwood Carlisle v Salford Colchester v Barrow Crewe v Walsall Grimsby v AFC Wimbledon Notts County v Doncaster Port Vale v Gillingham Continue reading...

Dino Toppmöller’s side looked spent after they sold their top scorer but have a fine replacement, as Leipzig found out If they were on the verge of something special, the man in charge was hiding it well. It was not, insisted Dino Toppmöller, a final. Nor a playoff. Nor was it even the most important match of the season. All it was, according to the Eintracht Frankfurt coach when he spoke at his press conference the day before the game, was quite simply: “Matchday 31.” By the end, as Saturday night drew in, it was definitely Saturday night. It turned out that Toppmöller’s less-is-more approach suited his team perfectly. They had thrashed RB Leipzig, their significantly more moneyed rivals for a Champions League spot, and were now six points clear of their fifth-placed opposition with just three games left, staring a return to the promised land square in the eyes. Eintracht’s jubilant players celebrated as they deserved to after such an effort, though Toppmöller told Sky that “they had to turn [the music] off for a minute so I could say a few things.” Even he, though, was prepared to admit it is now close. “We’ve taken a huge step,” he continued, “[though] the job isn’t finished yet.” Continue reading...

Man Utd and Liverpool have learned how much they must pay RB Leipzig for Xavi Simons this summer.

Liverpool are set to holds talks about the futures of Luis Diaz, Ibrahima Konate and Diogo Jota, Liverpool and Manchester United keen on RB Leipzig winger Xavi Simons, Moise Kean could stay at Fiorentina despite interest from Premier League clubs, plus more.

RB Leipzig sack head coach Marco Rose three days before their German Cup semi-final against Stuttgart.

Leipzig sixth in table after early Champions League exitClub thought to be interested in Palace’s Oliver Glasner RB Leipzig have confirmed the sacking of manager Marco Rose amid a disappointing season in the Bundesliga and in Europe. “Marco Rose has been relieved of his duties as RB Leipzig head coach with immediate effect,” said a club statement. “The club will announce who will take over the head coach role on an interim basis in due course.” Continue reading...

RB Leipzig set a new asking price for Arsenal and Man Utd target Benjamin Sesko.

The details of Benjamin Sesko's release clause with RB Leipzig have been revealed.

Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have all joined Real Madrid in pursuit of RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba.

Scottish side welcome ‘football royalty’ on WednesdayHosts boosted by Daizen Maeda return after ban appeal Brendan Rodgers wants Bayern Munich to experience “hurt” at Celtic Park after taking pride in his team’s European improvement this season. Bayern’s visit to Glasgow marks the first time since 2013 that Celtic will play knockout Champions League football, with Rodgers contemplating his most significant scalp yet. Celtic are the heavy underdogs to see off the German giants over two legs but Rodgers has challenged his players to keep the tie competitive before they head to the Allianz Arena next week. Slovan Bratislava, RB Leipzig and Young Boys have already been defeated at Celtic Park this season, with the hosts unbeaten in their last half-dozen home European games. Continue reading...

Champions League return is far from secure for a side that was fortunate to escape Union match with a point Sometimes it’s best to live in relative ignorance in order to keep your eyes on the prize. To focus, to shut out the outside noise, to not be distracted. Marco Rose doesn’t function like that. “I take full responsibility for that first half,” the RB Leipzig coach said bluntly after Saturday’s uninspiring goalless draw at Union Berlin. Part of that demeanour is nurture is much as it is nature. Rose was born in Leipzig, yes, but more crucially had six years in the Red Bull organisation at Salzburg, from taking charge of the under-16s to the first team, before building his Bundesliga career at Borussias Mönchengladbach and Dortmund. He knows what the drill is. Ambition is total and there are clear consequences for falling short. Continue reading...

Sporting's hopes of directly reaching the Champions League knockout stage suffer a blow as they were beaten 2-1 by already-eliminated RB Leipzig in Germany.

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford's camp meet Barcelona, Arsenal initiate move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, Nottingham Forest prepare club record bid for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha, plus more.