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The Bundesliga ConnectionKane In, Mané Out?Harry Kane to Bayern Munich is a move that seems to be edging ever closer to being finalised. Bayern are prepared to break their record for transfer fees as they continue to try a full void which has been an issue ever since Robert Lewandowski left the Bavarian giants to join Barcelona in the Spanish league. Sadio Mane has had a horrid time since joining Bayern Munich, and his future has been up in the air for quite some time, but it seems as though a new path is being formed for the 2019 African Player of the Year.
...2023-08-0105 minSoccer Laduma PodcastKane In, Mané Out?Harry Kane to Bayern Munich is a move that seems to be edging ever closer to being finalised. Bayern are prepared to break their record for transfer fees as they continue to try a full void which has been an issue ever since Robert Lewandowski left the Bavarian giants to join Barcelona in the Spanish league. Sadio Mane has had a horrid time since joining Bayern Munich, and his future has been up in the air for quite some time, but it seems as though a new path is being formed for the 2019 African Player of the Year.
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The Bundesliga ConnectionMane Deserves Respect!Sadio Mane has had a horrid time in the German since joining 32-time leave winners Bayern Munich. Mane joined the Bavarian giants in 2022 after spending 6 years with English outfit Liverpool. During his time with Bayern, the Senegalese superstar has been riddled with injuries and bad press. It would appear as though the 2021 African player of the year is getting abuse thrown at him by all ends of the German press, and his exit from Bayern is a case of ‘when.’
On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports correspondent Kres Harrington speaks on the poor treatment Sadi...2023-07-2506 minSoccer Laduma PodcastMane Deserves Respect!Sadio Mane has had a horrid time in the German since joining 32-time leave winners Bayern Munich. Mane joined the Bavarian giants in 2022 after spending 6 years with English outfit Liverpool. During his time with Bayern, the Senegalese superstar has been riddled with injuries and bad press. It would appear as though the 2021 African player of the year is getting abuse thrown at him by all ends of the German press, and his exit from Bayern is a case of ‘when.’
On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports correspondent Kres Harrington speaks on the poor treatment Sadi...2023-07-2506 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionMane Gets The Sack?Bayern Munich is in the spotlight again this week after Thomas Tuchel opened up about Sadio Mane. The 49-year-old German has told Sadio Mane some heartbreaking news, which, unfortunately, was not unexpected. Sticking with Bayern, the Bavarian Giants are holding firm on signing Harry Kane, with another bid being made to Tottenham.
On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports correspondent and German football expert Kres Harrington breaks down the biggest and best transfer happening around the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich are still holding firm on signing Harry Kane and Thomas Tuchel discuss Sadio Mane!2023-07-1806 min
Soccer Laduma Podcast‘Bayern Need To Fill A Void’Bayern Munich has had a void to fill ever since the departure of Polis striker Robert Lewandowski. The Bundesliga Champions have struggled to get goals from forwards, but they may have a solution. Harry Kane is said to be the number one priority for Bayern, with Kres Harrington saying “He will fill Lewandowski’s shoes.”Sadio Mane has had offers from around the globe, but the 2021 African Player of the Year has finally broken his silence on where his future lies.
On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington speaks about the future of bot...2023-07-0405 minThe Bundesliga Connection‘Bayern Need To Fill A Void’Bayern Munich has had a void to fill ever since the departure of Polis striker Robert Lewandowski. The Bundesliga Champions have struggled to get goals from forwards, but they may have a solution. Harry Kane is said to be the number one priority for Bayern, with Kres Harrington saying “He will fill Lewandowski’s shoes.”Sadio Mane has had offers from around the globe, but the 2021 African Player of the Year has finally broken his silence on where his future lies.
On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington speaks about the future of bot...2023-07-0405 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionBayern Are At It Again!Bayern Munich has once again poached a player from arch-rivals, Borussia Dortmund. Raphael Guerreiro becomes the sixth player in recent years to make the switch between these two clubs, with Bayern still being accused of poaching players. Perhaps the old saying ‘’if you can’t beat them, join them’ rings louder than expected. The 29-year-old joins Bayern after seven seasons at Dortmund, signing a three-year deal. Whilst this is going on, it looks like Lucas Hernandez is on his way out of Munich, after the player agreed on personal terms with Paris Saint-Germaine
On the latest episode of the Bund...2023-06-2706 minSoccer Laduma PodcastBayern Are At It Again!Bayern Munich has once again poached a player from arch-rivals, Borussia Dortmund. Raphael Guerreiro becomes the sixth player in recent years to make the switch between these two clubs, with Bayern still being accused of poaching players. Perhaps the old saying ‘’if you can’t beat them, join them’ rings louder than expected. The 29-year-old joins Bayern after seven seasons at Dortmund, signing a three-year deal. Whilst this is going on, it looks like Lucas Hernandez is on his way out of Munich, after the player agreed on personal terms with Paris Saint-Germaine
On the latest episode of the Bund...2023-06-2706 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionMane’s Never Say Never Attitude Explained!Germany, who are hosting the 2024 European Championships have gone winless in 3 games, in what can only be described as a dismal run of form. The 2014 FIFA World Cup Winners are hosting the competition, which may well have been the only way they qualified.
Two African superstars are praised for their recent performances; Sadio Mane of Senegal and Victor Oshimhen of Nigerian. Both players managed to get on the score sheet for their respective countries during their recent international fixtures. Sadio Mane’s future seems to be in the air this week after the 2021 African Player of the Year wa...2023-06-2107 minSoccer Laduma PodcastMane’s Never Say Never Attitude Explained!Germany, who are hosting the 2024 European Championships have gone winless in 3 games, in what can only be described as a dismal run of form. The 2014 FIFA World Cup Winners are hosting the competition, which may well have been the only way they qualified.
Two African superstars are praised for their recent performances; Sadio Mane of Senegal and Victor Oshimhen of Nigerian. Both players managed to get on the score sheet for their respective countries during their recent international fixtures. Sadio Mane’s future seems to be in the air this week after the 2021 African Player of the Year wa...2023-06-2107 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWas This Nkunku’s Last Dance?RB Leipzig were crowned Champions of the German Cup for the second year consecutive year, thanks to an inspiring performance by Christopher Nkunku. ‘Die Roten Bullen’ overcame Frankfurt by 2 unanswered goals, in yet another dominant performance. Leipzig has shown their talent throughout this season, finishing 3rd in the Bundesliga standings, and questions are being asked if they can challenge Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga Title next season. What seems like an impossible task, has been proven to be achievable, given how Borrusia Dortmund was in the title race until the final match day. The tea, with the 'yellow wall,' drop...2023-06-0608 minSoccer Laduma PodcastWas This Nkunku’s Last Dance?RB Leipzig were crowned Champions of the German Cup for the second year consecutive year, thanks to an inspiring performance by Christopher Nkunku. ‘Die Roten Bullen’ overcame Frankfurt by 2 unanswered goals, in yet another dominant performance. Leipzig has shown their talent throughout this season, finishing 3rd in the Bundesliga standings, and questions are being asked if they can challenge Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga Title next season. What seems like an impossible task, has been proven to be achievable, given how Borrusia Dortmund was in the title race until the final match day. The tea, with the 'yellow wall,' drop...2023-06-0608 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionHow The Bundesliga Table Could Turn Out…The Bundesliga is officially heading into the business end of the season, with more at stake now, than ever before. Borussia Dortmund trail first placed Bayern by a mere point, which seems like it came from the recent stalemate with 'Der Klassiker.' Union Berlin is in cruise control occupying the third spot, with RB Leipzig and Freiburg making up the fourth, and fifth spots respectively. As it stands, statistically no other team in the league can creep into the top 5. It is very tight at the top, ‘’tight like a can of sardines’ says Kres Harrington on the latest episod...2023-05-1608 minSoccer Laduma PodcastHow The Bundesliga Table Could Turn Out…The Bundesliga is officially heading into the business end of the season, with more at stake now, than ever before. Borussia Dortmund trail first placed Bayern by a mere point, which seems like it came from the recent stalemate with 'Der Klassiker.' Union Berlin is in cruise control occupying the third spot, with RB Leipzig and Freiburg making up the fourth, and fifth spots respectively. As it stands, statistically no other team in the league can creep into the top 5. It is very tight at the top, ‘’tight like a can of sardines’ says Kres Harrington on the latest episod...2023-05-1608 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWill Mane Push For A Sale?Sadio Mane has not been at his best since he joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool in June 2022 and his recent performance against Hertha Berlin is a perfect example of this. After Bayern’s match against Hertha Berlin, head coach Thomas Tuchel publicly criticised the current African footballer of the year suggesting his first half was sloppy with many technical errors committed. This would have brought Mane’s confidence down even more, which could suggest an opportunity for him to leave the Bavarian giants and perhaps return to the Premier League, where he is known for lighting up the stage. The Bund...2023-05-0909 minSoccer Laduma PodcastWill Mane Push For A Sale?Sadio Mane has not been at his best since he joined Bayern Munich from Liverpool in June 2022 and his recent performance against Hertha Berlin is a perfect example of this. After Bayern’s match against Hertha Berlin, head coach Thomas Tuchel publicly criticised the current African footballer of the year suggesting his first half was sloppy with many technical errors committed. This would have brought Mane’s confidence down even more, which could suggest an opportunity for him to leave the Bavarian giants and perhaps return to the Premier League, where he is known for lighting up the stage. The Bund...2023-05-0909 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionThe Rise and Fall Of Bayern Explained!Bayern Munich has lost yet another match under the guidance of Thomas Tichel and the fans are getting anxious and annoyed. With the Bavarian giants winning only 1 match during April, being Der Klassiker, Tuchel’s tenure has been questionable, to say the least, and questions need to be asked, not only about Thomas Tuchel but also about senior management higher up. With the likes of Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic playing a massive role in the club's downfall, why are these gentlemen still running the show? It all starts with the sacking of Julian Nagelsmann being poorly explained and ends wi...2023-04-2508 minSoccer Laduma PodcastThe Rise and Fall Of Bayern Explained!Bayern Munich has lost yet another match under the guidance of Thomas Tichel and the fans are getting anxious and annoyed. With the Bavarian giants winning only 1 match during April, being Der Klassiker, Tuchel’s tenure has been questionable, to say the least, and questions need to be asked, not only about Thomas Tuchel but also about senior management higher up. With the likes of Oliver Kahn and Hasan Salihamidzic playing a massive role in the club's downfall, why are these gentlemen still running the show? It all starts with the sacking of Julian Nagelsmann being poorly explained and ends wi...2023-04-2508 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWhy Tuchel Will Struggle At Bayern…Bayern Munich regained the top spot in the table after a 4-2 victory over fierce rivals, Borrusia Dortmund, Bayern now leads the standings by a mere 2 points, with the likes of Dortmund, and Union Berlin applying the pressure. With only 4 points sporting the top 3 teams, Bayern will need to stay focused to win yet another league title.
The Bavarian giants welcomed Borrusia Dortmund to the Allianz Arena in what is known as 'De Klassiker.' Bayern recently sacked Julian Nagelsmann and employed former Dortmund coach, Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel was looking to hit the ground running and he did...2023-04-0406 minSoccer Laduma PodcastWhy Tuchel Will Struggle At Bayern…Bayern Munich regained the top spot in the table after a 4-2 victory over fierce rivals, Borrusia Dortmund, Bayern now leads the standings by a mere 2 points, with the likes of Dortmund, and Union Berlin applying the pressure. With only 4 points sporting the top 3 teams, Bayern will need to stay focused to win yet another league title.
The Bavarian giants welcomed Borrusia Dortmund to the Allianz Arena in what is known as 'De Klassiker.' Bayern recently sacked Julian Nagelsmann and employed former Dortmund coach, Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel was looking to hit the ground running and he did...2023-04-0406 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionBayern's Brutal Nagelsmann Sacking Explained!In a shocking turn of events, Bayern Munich recently parted ways with Nagelsmann, terminating his contract with immediate effect.
Since he joined the Bavarian giants, the German-born coach oversaw 84 games, winning 60 of them and only losing on just 10 occasions. Averaging 2.31 points per match, it is no wonder why his departure came as a surprise. According to reports, the 35-year-old 'lost the locker room', which could be because of one of two reasons for his departure. The first reason is rumoured to be due to his tactical analysis being leaked, which reportedly caused a drop in morale in the dressing...2023-03-2807 minSoccer Laduma PodcastBayern's Brutal Nagelsmann Sacking Explained!In a shocking turn of events, Bayern Munich recently parted ways with Nagelsmann, terminating his contract with immediate effect.
Since he joined the Bavarian giants, the German-born coach oversaw 84 games, winning 60 of them and only losing on just 10 occasions. Averaging 2.31 points per match, it is no wonder why his departure came as a surprise. According to reports, the 35-year-old 'lost the locker room', which could be because of one of two reasons for his departure. The first reason is rumoured to be due to his tactical analysis being leaked, which reportedly caused a drop in morale in the dressing...2023-03-2807 min
Soccer Laduma PodcastWho Is The Mole?This past week saw Bayern Munich receive a shocking defeat at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen. The Bavarian giants were subjected to a 2-1 defeat, thanks to penalty goals by Exequiel Palacios. Both penalties were awarded after Amine Aldi's simulation-infused yellow cards were overturned. Ultimately, this defeat is going to be blamed on the mole incident the Bavarian giants were facing. Prior to kick-off, Bayern Munich's tactical plans, formations, and team info were leaked to the media and without a doubt, former Bayern star Xabi Alonso studied these which could have potentially assisted in the victory. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann...2023-03-2206 minThe Bundesliga ConnectionWho Is The Mole?This past week saw Bayern Munich receive a shocking defeat at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen. The Bavarian giants were subjected to a 2-1 defeat, thanks to penalty goals by Exequiel Palacios. Both penalties were awarded after Amine Aldi's simulation-infused yellow cards were overturned. Ultimately, this defeat is going to be blamed on the mole incident the Bavarian giants were facing. Prior to kick-off, Bayern Munich's tactical plans, formations, and team info were leaked to the media and without a doubt, former Bayern star Xabi Alonso studied these which could have potentially assisted in the victory. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann...2023-03-2206 min
Soccer Laduma PodcastWhy Bayern Are Built For Europe…Bayern Munich has once again proven its European worth after knocking out a full-strength Paris Saint-Germain outfit from the UEFA Champions League. The Bavarians were able to win the first leg 1-0, and now the second leg 2-0. This may be exactly why Kylian Mbappe spoke out after the defeat and suggested that Bayern is built for the Champions League and PSG aren’t. Mbappe was restricted during these matches, he was unable to perform and defensively, Bayern shut the Frenchman down. Thomas Muller has suggested that Bayern always does well against teams with Lionel Messi, thinking back to his Ba...2023-03-1408 minThe Bundesliga ConnectionWhy Bayern Are Built For Europe…Bayern Munich has once again proven its European worth after knocking out a full-strength Paris Saint-Germain outfit from the UEFA Champions League. The Bavarians were able to win the first leg 1-0, and now the second leg 2-0. This may be exactly why Kylian Mbappe spoke out after the defeat and suggested that Bayern is built for the Champions League and PSG aren’t. Mbappe was restricted during these matches, he was unable to perform and defensively, Bayern shut the Frenchman down. Thomas Muller has suggested that Bayern always does well against teams with Lionel Messi, thinking back to his Ba...2023-03-1408 min
Soccer Laduma PodcastHow Can Dortmund Keep Applying The Pressure?The Bundesliga title race is heating up with the top 2 teams sitting with 49 points, only being separated by goal difference (GD). It is no secret that Bayern is leading the league having scored a whopping 66 goals in 23 matches. With a goal difference of 44, they sit above second-placed Borrusia Dortmund, leading them by a GD difference of 25. The Bavarian giants are for sure worried about the charge Dortmund see themselves on and Dortmund will be confident that they can overtake their bitter rivals and end their 10-straight league titles to reclaim the league title for the first time since the 2011/12 season2023-03-0706 minThe Bundesliga ConnectionHow Can Dortmund Keep Applying The Pressure?The Bundesliga title race is heating up with the top 2 teams sitting with 49 points, only being separated by goal difference (GD). It is no secret that Bayern is leading the league having scored a whopping 66 goals in 23 matches. With a goal difference of 44, they sit above second-placed Borrusia Dortmund, leading them by a GD difference of 25. The Bavarian giants are for sure worried about the charge Dortmund see themselves on and Dortmund will be confident that they can overtake their bitter rivals and end their 10-straight league titles to reclaim the league title for the first time since the 2011/12 season2023-03-0706 min
Soccer Laduma PodcastDid Bayern Make A Statement?Bayern Munich hasn’t had the best run during the course of 2023. Although they have just about maintained the top spot, other teams such as Borrusia Dortmund and surprisingly Union Berlin are forcing the Bavarian giants to stay on their toes. A mouthwatering clash between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin was enough for Bayern to send the rest of the league a message - Know the pecking order. Bayern put eased to a 3-0 victory over the traveling outfit from the capital sitting, slotting 3 goals in the first half. The loss for Union Berlin means that they now occupy 3rd sp...2023-02-2806 minThe Bundesliga ConnectionDid Bayern Make A Statement?Bayern Munich hasn’t had the best run during the course of 2023. Although they have just about maintained the top spot, other teams such as Borrusia Dortmund and surprisingly Union Berlin are forcing the Bavarian giants to stay on their toes. A mouthwatering clash between Bayern Munich and Union Berlin was enough for Bayern to send the rest of the league a message - Know the pecking order. Bayern put eased to a 3-0 victory over the traveling outfit from the capital sitting, slotting 3 goals in the first half. The loss for Union Berlin means that they now occupy 3rd sp...2023-02-2806 min
Soccer Laduma Podcast“We Are Looking At A 3 Horse Race”The Bundesliga title race is heating up with only 3 points separating first-placed Bayern Munich (43 points), and third-placed Borussia Dortmund (40 points). Shock title contenders Union Berlin are currently occupying the second spot with an impressive 42 points. The side from the capital city managed to overcome a strong RB Leipzig outfit, winning that match 2-1. Bayern looks to be back to their winning ways after thrashing VFL Bochum 3-0 and Dortmund showed their class by claiming all 3 points against SV Werder Bremen. With 20 matches completed, there really is no telling how the standings will finish.
When asked about the competitiveness...2023-02-1505 minThe Bundesliga Connection“We Are Looking At A 3 Horse Race”The Bundesliga title race is heating up with only 3 points separating first-placed Bayern Munich (43 points), and third-placed Borussia Dortmund (40 points). Shock title contenders Union Berlin are currently occupying the second spot with an impressive 42 points. The side from the capital city managed to overcome a strong RB Leipzig outfit, winning that match 2-1. Bayern looks to be back to their winning ways after thrashing VFL Bochum 3-0 and Dortmund showed their class by claiming all 3 points against SV Werder Bremen. With 20 matches completed, there really is no telling how the standings will finish.
When asked about the competitiveness...2023-02-1505 min
Soccer Laduma PodcastMane’s Return Date Revealed?Sadio Mane has been out injured for quite some time, which included him missing the 2022 FIFA World Cup, held in Qatar late last year. The Senegalese super-star has already been told that he is set to return when the Bavarian Giants take on Paris-Saint Germain in a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League Clash.
Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has rejoined the first team after spending the last few months going through cancer treatment. The Ivorian netted a hat trick during a friendly against Basel FC. Dortmund is also getting close with Youssoufa Moukoko and his new deal with the...2023-01-1707 minThe Bundesliga ConnectionMane’s Return Date Revealed?Sadio Mane has been out injured for quite some time, which included him missing the 2022 FIFA World Cup, held in Qatar late last year. The Senegalese super-star has already been told that he is set to return when the Bavarian Giants take on Paris-Saint Germain in a mouth-watering UEFA Champions League Clash.
Borussia Dortmund striker Sebastien Haller has rejoined the first team after spending the last few months going through cancer treatment. The Ivorian netted a hat trick during a friendly against Basel FC. Dortmund is also getting close with Youssoufa Moukoko and his new deal with the...2023-01-1707 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWhy Bayern Keep Playing Hardball…After weeks of speculation around the sale of Robert Lewandowski, the latest to come out of the Bayern camp is that he isn’t going to be sold just yet. The Polish striker has made it clear that he wants to leave the Bavarian giants after saying ‘I felt like something died within me.’ Bayern have their reservations about selling their player, of course for over-market value.
Lewandowski’s agent promised Barcelona that for €40 million, Lewa would join the Catalan outfit, well 3 offers later and over said price, still nothing. Questions about Barcelona being able to increase the bid are be...2022-07-0506 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWhy Mane To Bayern Is A Downgrade…Before the UEFA Champions League final, Senegalese superstar Sadio Mane mentioned that a message will be delivered after the match, the winger lived up to this promise with the message being that he wants to leave Liverpool. Liverpool have explained that 2 conditions need to be met for Mane to leave.
DW Sports correspondent Kres Harrington has looked into this rumoured move and has explained that 3 things need to happen for this move to be more feasible; Gnabry and Lewandowski need to leave the club (they each have reasons behind wanting a move) and Nagelsmann needs to find a...2022-05-3007 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWill It Be An All German Final?With only 3 matches left in this year’s UEFA Europa League, (2 semi-finals and the final) the two German sides that are left seem to both have a foot in the final. In the first leg, Frankfurt managed to beat West Ham 2-1 and the bulls of RB Leipzig overcame Rangers 1-0. Both the Hammers and Rangers will be doing everything they can to overturn these deficits, however, this could be an historic day for the Bundesliga as two German sides have never met in the UEL final before. Of course with Bayern Munich having been knocked out of the UEFA Ch...2022-05-0407 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionAre Bayern Ruining The League?After yet another dominant display in the Der Klassiker, Bayern Munich were crowned champions of the Bundesliga for a record tenth time in a row. This means that Bayern now hold the record (out of the European Leagues) for the most consecutive title wins. This match result came with many side stories, starting with the issue of Lewandowski leaving the club. It is rather strange and disorientating that Bayern haven’t gotten the Polish talismans' signature when Muller, Neuer, and Gnabry are all having talks with the board about contract extensions. With Barcelona leading the race for Lewa’s signature, it c...2022-04-2608 min
The Bundesliga Connection“Bayern Are Up Against A Monster”After a shock defeat in the UEFA Champions League against Spanish outfit Villareal, Bayern Munich have some work to do when they face Unai Emery’s men in the second leg. The Bavarian Giants controlled the first leg having the lion's share of possession, however, Villareal’s single shot on target was enough to down Bayern. The Yellow submarine will be looking to finish things off on Tuesday 12 April, however, Bayern head coach Julian Nagellsmann disagrees. In a recent press conference, Nagelsmann was asked about the recent loss to which his response was: ‘They made one mistake, leaving us alive.’ Bayern a...2022-04-1206 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionLeipzig Complete The Sweep!After nearly two years, football stadiums in Germany saw sold-out matches as the restrictions around how many fans can attend live matches were scrapped. This meant that Dortmund's famous ‘yellow wall’ was back in full swing to see the hosts take on a traveling RB Leipzig. Leipzig have managed to turn things around since the appointment of Domenico Tedesco and things would be no different during this fixture. The bulls seemed to be too strong for the home side and inform midfielder Christopher Nkunu was the man running the show yet again, as the young Frenchman had a foot in most...2022-04-0506 min
The Bundesliga Connection“If He Leaves, My Money Won’t Be On Bayern”Having scored over 30 goals in the Bundesliga so far this season, Robert Lewandowski doesn’t look like he will be slowing down any time soon, however his time at Bayern Munich could be coming to an end! The 33-year-old Polish striker will most likely not renew his contract with Bayern Munich and on the flip side, the Bavarian giants have not offered a new contract either. Lewandowksi could be setting out to Spain with rumours of Barcelona already offering him some sort of deal, allegedly. If Lewandowksit leaves the Bundesliga, the following question is posed: Will the dynamic of the le...2022-03-2806 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionThe Trash Talking Has Begun!With the final ten African nations set to battle things out to claim one of 5 spots available at Qatar in November, the two most notable fixtures set to be played see a rematch of the recent AFCON final in Senegal and Egypt. The Lions of Teranga would be looking to continue their fine form over the Pharaohs of Egypt. Bayern Munich defender Bouna Sarr looks to be set and ready for the fixture. Another mouth-watering clash coming up sees Nigeria take on The Black stars in what promises to be a monster battle. Former Bundesliga star Leon Balogun has been...2022-03-2205 min
The Bundesliga Connection‘Bayern Need To Pick Themselves Up’After a crucial victory in the UEFA Champions League against RB Salzburg (7-1) which saw Robert Lewandowski scoring the fasting hatrick in UCL history, The Bavarian giants returned to Germany to play against Hoffenheim. Bayern went down 1-0 in the 32nd minute but of course, Lewandowski found the back of the net, towards the end of the first half leveling things out at 1-1. That is how the match finished, thus leaving a smaller gap for second-placed Dortmund to catch up to. Dortmund, with an extra game in hand, will be looking to close the gap even further when they...2022-03-1505 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionCould Lewe Make A ‘Devilish’ Move?With only one year left on his current deal, Robert Lewandowski's future with Bayern Munich looks to be up in the air. The Polish striker has admitted that he hasn’t made a decision regarding his future with the Bavarian giants. Amidst all the speculation as to where the 33-year-old may feature, the English Premier League seems to be leading the races with the likes of Arsenal, Newcastle United, and both Manchester clubs. Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is a huge fan of the 2021 Ballon d”Or runner up and has been since his time in the Bundesliga. Since United sign...2022-03-0806 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWhere Is Haaland?Since his big move to the Bundesliga 2 years ago, Norwegian 'wunderkind' Erling Haaland has been in the tabloids ever since and is no stranger to publicity. The 21-year old has been in the news for all sorts of reasons, with the most common being his goal-scoring heroics for Borussia Dortmund. However, the secondary reason is the fact that Haaland is potentially the most sought out player in football right now. The son of Alf-Inge Håland has been linked to the biggest clubs in Europe such as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United, and now Manchester City. The Citizens have opened i...2022-03-0106 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionAre Bayern Beginning To Crumble?Although Bayern have retained their top spot in the Bundesliga, their performance in recent weeks hasn’t been all too convincing. In some cases, it takes the reigning champions the entirety of the first half to ‘gain traction’ and this could very well be the sound of opening doors to some teams. Their form in the champions league is an example of what's going on at the club with the Bavarian Giants only managing a draw against RB Salzburg. German football expert and DW Sports Kres Harrington says that ‘ with Bayer showing weakness, this is exciting for other teams!’
On t...2022-02-2207 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionCan Dortmund Catch Up To Bayern?After league leaders, Bayern Munich got slain by 11th placed Bochum 4-2, the door for Borussia Dortmund has opened up ever so slightly. The Bavarian giants conceded 4 goals within the first half’ Lewandowski's brace was nothing more than a consolation. Second played Dortmund are now only 6 points behind their arch-rivals and with captain Marco Rues back from injury, things are only heating up!
On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, German football expert and DW Sports correspondent Kres Harrington discusses Bayern Munichs’ poor performance against Bochum and how Dortmund can sneak past the Bavarian giants. Kres also disc...2022-02-1506 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWhy Choupo-Moting Felt Disrespected...As the 2021 AFCON drew to a close on Sunday night, it was Senegal who lifted the trophy for the first time in their history. However, stretching back to the quarter-final matchups, Bayern Munich forward and Cameroon star, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, started to feel a tad on edge and as recent;y revealed that he felt disrespected by his international coach António Conceição da Silva Oliveira. The 32-year old forward explained that he wasn’t happy about his playing time, or lack thereof rather; and considering the background of Choupo-Moting and the teams he has played for, he has every...2022-02-0709 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionOld Friends and New Foes!With the Bundesliga returning with some mouth-watering fixtures on matchday 21, all eyes will be on Bayern Munich who are hosting the Bulls of RB Leipzig. With 18 points separating the two teams, Bayern will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table, whilst the Bulls could spring into a European placement spot. The most interesting part of his fixture is the fact that former RB Leipzig star, Dayot Upamecano returns to the matchday squad. The Frenchman isn't the only former Bulls member, of course, there is Marcel Sabitzer, and current Bayern Coach, Julian Nagelsmann.
On...2022-02-0106 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionBayern's Look? Pure Domination!Bayern Munich and breaking records go hand in hand and seems to be a story we’ve seen countless times in recent years. This past weekend saw the reigning Bundesliga Champions rewrite history yet again after their 4-1 landslide win over Hertha BSC which meant that Munich have now scored 65 goals in only 20 matches; the most goals at this stage of the league for any team. Ironically enough, Lewandowski was missing from the score sheet against the side from the capital, however, Thomas Muller netted his 135 Bundesliga goal. According to DW Sports correspondent and German Football expert Kres Harrington calculations, if...2022-01-2508 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionHave Dortmund Pushed Haaland Too Far?After a superb 5-1 victory over Freiburg SC, Borussia Dortmund have closed the gap on log leaders Bayern Munich to a measly 6 points. Erling Haaland was on the score sheet again after he netted a brace. Thomas Munier added 2 goals and Mahmoud Dahoud finished off the 5-star performance. However, all good things tend to have a negative counterpart as Erling Haaland has revealed! The 21-year has recently come out and said that Dortmund and the club are putting pressure on him to decide on his future “all I want to do is play football,” said Haaland during his interview.
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The Bundesliga ConnectionWere Bayern Missing Too Many Pieces?As we see the return of the Bundesliga, many have been met with complete and utter shock to see the defending champions, Bayern Munich, start off their year with a defeat to 12th placed Gladbach. Although Bayern is currently experiencing a breakout of COVID, which sees them having a somewhat depleted roster, a star-studded lineup was still the order of the day. Although Gladbach were clearly dominated, luck was on their side as Stefan Lainer struck Gladbach in front in the 31st minute. A strong defensive effort was shown by the away side in the second half, seeing that match...2022-01-1008 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWill Haaland Bid Dortmund Farewell?With the transfer markets officially opened, all eyes will be watching any news relating to Norwegian striker Erling Haaland. Haaland has constantly been in the tabloids in recent months for not only his goal-scoring heroics but for the fact that he is a very wanted player in the world of football. During the seasonal break, Haaland was enjoying his time off in Spain when he hinted at a potential move via a social media post. Is this the transfer window in which we see Erling Haaland leave Dortmund?
On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, German football...2022-01-0407 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionIs This A Two-Horse Race?At roughly the halfway mark of the season, it is the reigning champions of The Bundesliga, Bayern Munich, who will be heading into the December break at the top of the table with 37 points. Their fiercest rivals in Borussia Dortmund are currently in second place, with 31 points. Bayern extended this gap this past weekend after a 2-1 victory over Mainz, whereas Dortmund drew 1-1 with newly-promoted Bochum. That game was dominated by Dortmund, but it was Erling Haaland who provided the assist for a Julian Brandt goal in the 85th minute that secured a singular point for Dortmund. During the...2021-12-1407 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionDid 'Der Klassiker' Live Up To The Hype?Following Bayern Munich’s victory in ‘Der Klassiker’ over fierce rivals Borussia Dortmund, it is evident that the fixture lived up to the high standards the footballing world set. Dortmund got the scoring underway early in the first half thanks to a Julian Brandt goal with Kingsly Coman equalizing for Bayern late in the half. Erling Haaland continued to make history by scoring in the 48th minute, meaning the Norwegian has now scored 56 goals in 53 Bundesliga appearances, in the last stretch of the game, a late penalty by Bayern’s Robert Lewandowski the Bavarians ahead, 3-2, and was enough to claim al...2021-12-0706 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionHe Keeps Making History!With Robert Lewandowski failing to make history to become the first Pole to win the Ballon D’or, his rival striker made history this past weekend against Wolfsburg. Erling Haaland, who has been out injured for some time now, came on in the second half and netted his 50th Bundesliga goal in the 80th, thus becoming the youngest player to reach the 50 goal mark in the Bundesliga. Haaland has made history by also achieving these 50 goals in 50 appearances; the Norwegian has also grabbed himself a cool 9 assists. Speaking on the SLPodcast’s ‘The Bundesliga Connection’ DW Sports Correspondent and German football...2021-11-3008 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionEveryone Wants Haaland!With the transfer window around the corner, the question that is on everyone’s mind is where will Erling Haaland go if he chooses to leave. The Norwegian has been spearheading Borussia Dortmund’s attack for the last 2 seasons having scored over 50 goals since joining Dortmund. Every club that is looking for an out-and-out striker, has Haaland on their radar. Recent reports show that Liverpool have expressed interest in signing “The Terminator;” yet another English side that could be willing to pay top dollar for a top player. Could we see the son of Alf-Inge Håland in England? Let’s not forge...2021-11-1708 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionNagelsmann: It was A Difficult GameBayern Munich’s hot run of form seems to be a recurring trend after they beat Benfica in the UEFA Champions League 5-2, with star striker Robert Lewandowski netting a hattrick and almost a fourth. The reigning Bundesliga champions came up against Freiburg SC in a League match this past weekend with no one knowing what the outcome would be, as Freiburg were the only unbeaten team in the league before this Bayern match-up. However, Robert Lewandowski's formidable form continued as he netted a goal in the 75th minute to give Bayern maximum points. Freiburg managed a consolation goal in th...2021-11-1008 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionIs There Blood In The Water?Bayern recently suffered an embarrassing, yet historic 5-0 defeat to Borussia Monchengladbach in the DFB-Pokal cup. A newspaper publication released an article stating that a few players from Munich managed to receive the worst ratings in history. However, the reigning Bundesliga champions showed their winning mentality and turned the heat on against Union Berlin, winning that game 5-2, to show that they still mean business. Their next fixture isn’t going to be a walk in the park as they welcome the only unbeaten team in the league in SC Freiburg. Breisgau-Brasilianer are currently sitting in 3rd on the log, ha...2021-11-0206 min
The Bundesliga Connection‘It was An Offensive Avalanche’This past matchday in the 2021/2022 Bundesliga season, saw Norwegian Wonderkid Erling Haaland score a brace, putting Dortmund at the top of the standings, however that top spot was quickly reclaimed by reigning champions Bayern Munich after they cruised past Bayern Leverkusen 5-1 thanks to braces by Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry and a single goal by Thomas Muller. Bayern showed to the other Bundesliga teams just what it means to be champions and how much it means to retain the Bundesliga Crown. Speaking on the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports Correspondent and German football Expert Kres Harrington describes Bayerns’ performance as an...2021-10-2007 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionIs It Finally Time?With France Football having recently announced their official 30-man shortlist of nominees for the 2021 Ballon D’or award, it has come as no surprise that Bayern Munich and Poland superstar Robert Lewandowski has been included in said shortlist. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the 2020 Ballon D’or awards ceremony was canceled and many around the world believed that Lewandowski was hard done by the most as he was clearly the deserved winner. However, one cannot forget everything that the Bavarian number 9 has accomplished; to name a few, voted the 2020 FIFA Men’s player of the year, broke Gerd Mullers’ Bundesliga goal sco...2021-10-1207 min
The Bundesliga Connection'Leipzig Were Meant To Be A Contender...'With 3 out of 4 German sides representing the Bundesliga in the 2021/2022 UEFA Champions League picking up points on matchday 2, only the Bulls of RB Leipzig failed to show anything for their efforts after losing 2-1 to Percy Tau’s former club, Club Brugge. Although the Bulls controlled a healthy amount of the ball possession and strung together more than double the amount of passes than the traveling Belgian outfit, it wasn’t meant to be. When looking for stand-out performances, one has to look at Christopher Nkunku. The French youngster has been the only performer for Leipzig this season according to DW S...2021-10-0507 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWas It Over Once They Went Down?Borussia Dortmund were on the losing end this past weekend against Borussia Mönchengladbach, after a 37th minute strike from Denis Zakaria. Things went from bad to worse for the traveling outfit, after Mahmoud Dahoud received a straight red in the 40th minute. Dortmund coach Marco Rose said after the match “Once we went down, I knew it was over.” Uncharacteristically, Dortmund left Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland off of the team sheet for the match day, and one cant help but think he would have made some sort of impact upfront for Dortmund with their 8 target-missing shots at goal.
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The Bundesliga Connection‘They Win The Lottery All The Time’As we see the continuation of the 2021/2022 Bundesliga season, as expected Bayern Munich are sitting at the top of the table after a 7-0 thrashing of newly promoted Bochum. Borussia Dortmund are currently in 3rd in the league standings, and things continue to go their way. Narrow wins and broken records seem to be a trend for Marco Rose’ team as Dortmund beat Bisiktis during their latest UEFA Champions League fixture. A Special mention has to be made about 18 year old, England Born Jude Bellingham as he continues to make history.
On the latest episode of the Bundesliga Co...2021-09-2108 min
The Bundesliga Connection‘He Is A Very Special Striker’As we have seen the return of the 2021/2022 Bundesliga season after a fortnight of international fixtures, all attention was drawn to the 7-goal thriller between Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund. Surprisingly, only one brace was scored, but unsurprisingly, that brace belongs to Erling Haaland. Speaking on the SL Podcast, DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington goes on to explain that” Dortmund can continue to score, they have a stellar offence.” He continues by saying “Dortmund haven't done it for a while, but they can now start striking fear into the league.”
In the latest episode of The Bundesliga Connection, Kres bre...2021-09-1407 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionHas Germany Started A New Chapter?The Hansi Flick era of German football has started off on the highest note after getting two wins from 2, albeit against weaker opponents. This can suggest that German football has turned over a new leaf and is starting a new chapter indefinitely. Hansi Flick has concocted a mixture of youth and experience in a heightened gamble, which seems to be paying off thanks to the likes of Jamal Musiala and Karim Adeyemi. German face off against Iceland in their next fixture, which should be a walk in the park according to Kres Harrington, after the board of Icelandic football stepped...2021-09-0705 min
The Bundesliga Connection'Typically The Bundesliga Is Wash And Repeat'With the 2021/2022 Bundesliga season commencing on Friday 13 August, the question that is on everyone’s minds, is will things be the same? Will the same clubs finish in the Champions League spots, or will this year bring some differentiation? Speaking on the SL Podcast’ The Bundesliga Connection, Kres Harrington explains that ‘typically the Bundesliga is wash and repeat with the same clubs coming to mind.’
In the latest episode of the SL Podcast, DW Sports correspondent and German football expert Kres Harrington breaks down the upcoming Bundesliga season. Kres also provides an in depth analysis on the past matchday...2021-08-1006 min
The Bundesliga Connection"Pressure Can Make A Diamond"With the start of the 2021/2022 Bundesliga season around the corner, teams are gearing up to produce high quality football, but with ongoing pressure. Certain individuals are facing this pressure for many different reasons, some are facing it to win games and some are waiting for new contracts. DW Sports Correspondent and German football expert Kres Harrington breaks down these pressure blocks and provides an in-depth analysis on the situation.
In the latest episode of the SL Podcasts’ “Bundesliga Connection,” DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down Bayerns’ poor form in their pre-season friendlies, he explains the pressure that is build...2021-08-0307 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionIs The Field Becoming More Level?With The Bundesliga getting some friendly matches underway, a few shock results came from this past weekend, with Bayern Munich losing to FC Koln 3-2, with Bayern not fielding a full-strength team. Another shock result was the newly promoted VfL Bochum overpowered Borussia Dortmund 3-1. Dortmund were without Jadon Sancho who has been signed by Manchester United, as well as Erling Haaland.
In the latest episode of The SL Podcast’s “The Bundesliga Connection,’ German football expert and DW Sports correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down the pre-season friendlies and poses the question, ‘does this mean that the playing field is...2021-07-2008 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionCan Dortmund Afford To Lose Haaland?With the European Championships officially done and dusted, it was Italy who proved too strong for the rest of the continent as the Azzurri were crowned champions over Gareth Southgates’ Three Lions, and with many Bundesliga players featuring in the tournament, German football expert Kres Harrington breaks down certain players' performances. In other news, the transfer window is wide open, with Jadon Sancho, former Borussia Dortmund star, already making his way to the red side of Manchester to join the Red Devils; another Dortmund star in Erling Haaland is rumoured to be moving to the EPL.
In the la...2021-07-1308 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionIs Sancho Ready For The Leap?With the transfer season well underway, arguably the most noticeable transfer that has happened is Manchester United confirming the signature of English 'wonderkid', Jadon Sancho. The red Devils have had to wait over 12 months to confirm this signing, with negotiations going back and forth between them and Borussia Dortmund. You could say that it was worth the wait as United managed to secure the deal this past week for 30 million Euros less than Dortmunds’ original asking price they laid down over a year ago. The English Football League, is arguably the most difficult league to prosper in, so the question re...2021-07-0606 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWhere Is Sancho?With no Bundesliga football going on, the EURO’s are well underway with many Bundesliga players representing their respective countries. Although England has played some mouth-watering football, the one thing that is for sure is that the three lions have failed to score goals, and with Jadon Sancho sitting on the bench having not played a single minute at this year's competition, heads are being scratched with Gareth Southgates’ decision. Sancho has had a fantastic few seasons in the Bundesliga, scoring plenty of goals and assisting many more. Sancho is targeting by Manchester United for what could be the record sign...2021-06-2205 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWill Germany Overcome France?With The European Championship 2020 well into matchday one, all eyes will be focusing on arguably the match of the week. The current FIFA World Cup champions France, take on Germany in a Group F clash. Right now, the Germans are currently the underdogs with France having speed, skill, and power all over the pitch.
Speaking on the SL Podcast’s “The Bundesliga Connection,” Germany football expert Kres Harrington, talks about the ‘Group Of Death ’ clash between Germany and current FIFA World Champions, France. Harrington also analyses the performances of Bundesliga players representing their respective Nations, why Jadon Sancho needs to p...2021-06-1506 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionDortmund’s Dynamic DuoThe DFB Pokal Final took place this past weekend with RB Leipzig facing Borussia Dortmund. The Bulls are sitting in second place in the Bundesliga, whereas Dortmund are in third. Dortmund have won their last 5 games which would have surely brought some worry to the Leipzig outfit. Dortmunds’ dynamic duo of Erling Haaland and Jadon Sancho stole the show, each netting a brace in the DFB Pokal final, allowing Dortmund to win that match 4-1 and get their hands on silverware. In the latest episode of The Bundesliga Connection, Kres Harrington speaks about Jadon Sancho and his agent putting a de...2021-05-1906 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionHow Will Bayern Line Up Under Nagelsmann?Bayern Munich were recently crowned Bundesliga champions for the ninth season in a row after thrashing Borussia Monchengladbach 6-0 on the back of a Robert Lewandowski hat-trick. The result means that coach Hansi Flick will leave the club on high, as he is set to leave the club and be replaced by current RB Leipzig coach Julian Nagelsmann. In the latest episode of The SL Podcast's "The Bundesliga Connection", DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington discusses how Bayern could line-up next season under their new coach.
In his analysis, Harrington breaks down rumours linking Lewandowski with a move away...2021-05-1109 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionBreaking Down The Race For UCL Spots In The Bundesliga...With Bayern Munich sitting pretty atop the Bundesliga table, the focus is now on the race for the last two UEFA Champions League qualifying spots, with Wolfsburg, Eintracht Frankfurt & Borussia Dortmund all competing for third and fourth on the log. In the latest episode of The SL Podcast's "The Bundesliga Connection", DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down the hunt for UCL spots.
In the full podcast, Harrington also provides analysis for the German Cup semi-finals with RB Leipzig & Borussia Dortmund set to clash in the final. Harrington also discusses Julian Nagelsmann's appointment as Bayern Munich new head...2021-05-0507 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWhy Schalke Need Police Protection From Their Own Fans...Last week, for the first time in 33 years, Schalke 04 have been relegated to Germany's second division. This led to frustrated fans throwing eggs at Schalke's team bus, as supporters confronted players after their loss to Arminia Bielefeld, which sealed their fate.
In the latest episode of The SL Podcast's "The Bundesliga Connection", DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down the latest news surrounding the team affectionately known as 'Königsblauen' (Royal Blues), and gives analysis on how the club has regressed so quickly in recent years.
In the full show, Harrington also breaks down Robert Lewandownski's r...2021-04-2709 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionIs Flick The Favourite To Replace Jogi?Hansi Flick recently announced that he'll his post as head coach of Bayern Munich at the end of this season. The decision came as a surprise to football pundits, fans, and even Bayern themselves who were recently stated that they are disappointed that Flick chose to tell the press so soon.
On the latest episode of The SL Podcast's "The Bundesliga Connection", DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down who Flick's replacement could be, suggesting RB Leipzig's Julian Nagelsmann as a candidate. Harrington also discusses whether Flick could be in line to be the next German national team...2021-04-2008 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionAre Germany Ready To Challenge For Euro Glory?It’s been four years since Germany last lifted a title, beating Chile at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. And while it’s been seven years since their last major title (The 2014 FIFA World Cup), it’s been even longer since they’ve won the UEFA Euro Championships, having last lifted the title in 1996. This tournament will also serve as German coach Joachim Löw last tournament in charge, who has already announced that he’ll be stepping down from the role regardless of the tournament’s outcome.
In the latest episode of the SL Podcast’s “The Bundesliga Connection”, Germ...2021-03-3008 min
The Bundesliga Connection"Dortmund Are Dead In The Water"- Bundesliga Expert On UCL DrawThe draw for the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals has set up some mouth-watering fixtures, with two of them featuring German sides. Current holders Bayern Munich will take on PSG in a rematch of last season’s final, while Borussia Dortmund will face Premier League title favourites Manchester City. Both fixtures are highly anticipated, as both PSG & Man City have never lifted the UCL trophy despite having a wealth of talent. Man City will be considered favourites in their tie against Borussia Dortmund, and Bundesliga expert Kres Harrington broke down why ‘BVB’ aren’t ready for the challenge based on current form.2021-03-2408 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionBreaking Down Germany's National Head Coach Options...With the recent announcement that Joachim Löw will resign from his role as Germany’s National Team Head Coach after the upcoming Euro Championships, there has been speculation as to who will take over from him. ‘Jogi’ Löw will bow out as a World Cup winner thanks to his side’s 2014 heroics and leaves with the best win percentage of any coach, emerging victorious 68.75% of the time. With Germany in need of a replacement after ‘Jogi’ steps down, several top German coaches have emerged as potential replacements including Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp & Bayern Munich’s Hansi Flick.
In the lates...2021-03-1609 min
The Bundesliga Connection“Bayern Got Their Bundesliga Mojo Back”Following disappointing results in recent matches in the Bundesliga, Bayern Munich bounced back against FC Koln, winning 5-1 thanks to braces from star striker Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry. Bayern had dropped points against Arminia Bielefeld in an entertaining 3-3 stalemate, as well as a 2-1 loss to Eintracht Frankfurt. With pressure from RB Leipzig who are chasing Bayern in second place, they kept their composure to stay atop the leader board with a dominant display this past weekend.
In the latest episode of the SL Podcast’s “The Bundesliga Connection”, DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down the im...2021-03-0208 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionWill Haaland Outgrow Dortmund?The 2020 FIFA Golden Boy winner Erling Haaland’s fine form continues after scoring a brace against a struggling Schalke, including an unbelievable acrobatic effort. Haaland has scored 17 goals in 13 matches in the Champions League. But it has come out that Haaland wants his new contract to be around €90 million for 5 years, which is €18 million per year. It is also well known that some of the biggest clubs in Europe, such as Manchester United and Real Madrid are trying to get his signature.
In the latest episode of the SL Podcast’s “The Bundesliga Connection'' show, DW sports correspondent Kres Harri...2021-02-2309 min
The Bundesliga Connection"Alisson Has Karius Syndrome"The Champions League is back with the first round of 16 matches kicking off with RB Leipzig taking on Liverpool on a neutral pitch. But can a struggling Liverpool defeat second on the Bundesliga table Leipzig? Liverpool have only managed to win 2 of their last 5 games and due to a poor defensive record, one could say that “Liverpool are in a rut.”
In the latest episode of the SL Podcast’s “The Bundesliga Connection”, DW sports correspondent Kres Harrington provides an analysis of the champions league round of 16, featuring 4 Bundesliga teams. The first match sees RB Leipzig take on Liverpool...2021-02-1607 min
The Bundesliga Connection"You Have To Salute Al Ahly, But Bayern Dominated"While it has been suggested in football circles that Al Ahly Coach Pitso Mosimane is under fire in Egypt for his team's inconsistency in the league, it cannot be denied that he has still managed to accomplish quite a bit during his short time with the club so far. The team known as the “club of the century” are notoriously critical of their coaching staff, essentially expecting a win in every fixture, so while ‘Jingles’ might be under a bit of pressure from the ‘Red Devils’ hierarchy, South Africans will still celebrate his CAF Champions League triumph and managing to help Al Ahly...2021-02-0908 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionBayern Closing In On Man Utd Target?It can be argued that if German champions Bayern Munich were to strengthen their defence, that the side would be unstoppable this season and it seems as though they are making progress in their efforts to secure the signature of rival side RB Leipzig’s star centre-back Dayot Upamecano. Reports have emerged that last season's treble winners held secret meetings with the highly-rated young defender ahead of a potential move in the summer.
In the latest episode of the SL Podcast’s “The Bundesliga Connection” show, DW sports correspondent Kres Harrington joins the show to discuss a potential move fro...2021-02-0209 min
The Bundesliga Connection“Teams Will Be Studying Bayern’s Defensive Weaknesses”You’d be forgiven for thinking that Bayern Munich are just as dangerous as they were in their 2019/20 treble-winning season, they currently sit top of the Bundesliga and grabbed 16 points from a possible 18 in their UEFA Champions League (UCL) group, but the reality is quite sobering. Bayern were knocked out of the German Cup by a second division side (Holstein Keil), and they have conceded 25 times in 16 league fixtures. It comes as no surprise then that their defence has come under fire.
In the SL Podcast’s latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington disc...2021-01-1909 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionHow Gladbach Exposed Bayern's Defense!This past weekend brought more twists in the Bundesliga table, as Borussia Mönchengladbach fought back from two goals down to defeat Bayern Munich 3-2. The defending league champions had the opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the table to five points, as RB Leipzig had lost their match against Borussia Dortmund, but ‘Gladbach’ had other plans. The five-goal thriller of a match is only Bayern’s second in the league this season, but keeps the title race wide open, with only five points separating first and fourth position.
In the SL Podcast’s latest episode o...2021-01-1208 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionBayern’s Secret IngredientThe Bundesliga title race picture is becoming clearer with every passing matchday, and even though teams like RB Leipzig, Bayer Leverkusen & Borussia Dortmund still have a realistic shot at the league trophy, Bayern Munich remain favourites to retain their crown. This past weekend saw Bayern tested against a struggling Mainz side who surprised everyone by taking a 2-0 lead into the halftime break, but the defending champions dominated the second half and staged a dramatic comeback to win 5-2.
In the SL Podcast’s latest episode of the Bundesliga Connection, DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington provides his analysis on...2021-01-0507 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionIs Haaland Ready For A Bigger Club?Golden Boy winner Erling Haaland is currently sidelined with injury but after starting the season in impressive form, scoring 17 goals in 14 appearances for Borussia Dortmund so far, the highly sought-after 20-year-old striker has been linked with moves to Real Madrid, Manchester City and other top European clubs. Haaland has proven himself for both club & country since his breakout season for Red Bull Salzburg in 2019, and is currently contracted with Dortmund through 2024. Despite reports of a £68million release clause, Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has denied the existence of such an agreement, meaning the young Norwegian could easily be valued higher ahead o...2020-12-1509 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionHow RB Leipzig can break Manchester hearts..RB Leipzig enter the final matchday of Group H in the UEFA Champions League with the chance to join to book their spot in the Round of 16 knockout phase. They face a tricky route through the ‘Group of Death’, as they sit level on nine points alongside both Manchester United & PSG, with only goal difference separating the three teams. Leipzig came within 15 minutes (plus injury time) of defeating UCL reigning champions Bayern Munich when the two faced off in the Bundesliga, and may feel confident heading into their fixture against Red Devils, as their attack broke down Bayern’s backline three...2020-12-0808 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionDon’t Forget What Bayern Did To Atletico The First TimeBayern Munich head into their UEFA Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid riding high, having remained unbeaten in just over three months in all competitions. The defending champions also have 15 goals in four UCL group stage victories, and will look to add insult to injury against an Atletico side who suffered their joint-worst defeat in the competition against them when they were handed a 4-0 thrashing at the Allianz Arena. Bayern have already secured top spot in Group A, so many could argue that the Spanish side have more to play for, especially on home turf. However, Bayern have been...2020-12-0107 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionIs Sancho Collecting Dust At Dortmund?Borussia Dortmund have made a solid start to the 2020/21 campaign, playing some of the most exciting football in both the Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League (UCL). Despite this, questions have been asked of highly-rated star Jadon Sancho after his recent transfer saga which saw him linked with a £108million move to Manchester United. Despite his recent slump, it could be argued that Dortmund are doing just fine thanks to the rest of their young talent. Domestically, BVB occupy second position in league standings with just one point separating them from defending champions Bayern Munich, while they lead Group F in t...2020-11-2409 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionKnowledge Musona's German Nightmare Explained...In the latest episode of The Bundesliga Connection, brought to you by the SL Podcast, DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington looks at the connections between South Africa and Arminia Bielefeld, whose next matchup is against reigning champions FC Bayern Munich.
South Africans Delron Buckley, Sibusiso Zuma, and Rowen Fernández all spent time at Bielefeld at some point in their careers. Ernst Middendorp, who coached Kaizer Chiefs for two spells during his managerial career, guided Arminia Bielefeld up to the top flight of German football from the Bundesliga Third Division. During Bielefeld's 100th anniversary, they elected Middendorp their "C...2020-10-1306 min
The Bundesliga Connection'There Is Already Bad Blood Between Sancho & Dortmund'Borussia Dortmund have made headlines over the past few months window due to Manchester United’s interest in star player Jadon Sancho. Several football publications have reported that Sancho has agreed personal terms, but that United are not willing to meet Dortmund’s £108 million asking fee for the highly-rated 20-year old. The deal has raised eyebrows as Sancho reportedly would like to make his name in the English Premier League, but Dortmund have held out, insisting he stay for another season.
In the latest episode of the SL Podcast’s ‘The Bundesliga Connection’, DW Sports Correspondent Kres Harrington breaks down...2020-10-0507 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionHow Hoffenheim Took Advantage Of Bayern’s Super Cup FatigueBayern Munich’s incredible run of winning 23 competitive matches in a row has come to an end, with the quadruple winners falling to a 4-1 defeat at the hands of Hoffenheim. For the first time in 10 months, the German giants lost a football match but the result can be chalked up to fatigue, with the loss coming just three days after their UEFA Super Cup win, and without talisman striker Robert Lewandowski in the starting XI. Furthermore, they face Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup on Wednesday night, and will argue that are more focused on completing the quintuple to ca...2020-09-2808 min
The Bundesliga Connection“Bayern Will Only Get Stronger Moving Forward”Bayern Munich’s 1-0 UEFA Champions League (UCL) final victory over Paris Saint-Germain success was not only historic but also a potential sign of continued future success. The German champions became only the second side in history after Barcelona to win the treble in Europe and did so with a balance of youth and experience. Lead by club legends such as Manuel Neuer (34), Thomas Muller (30) and Robert Lewandowski (32), Bayern can still rely on Serge Gnabry (25), Joshua Kimmich (25) and breakout teenage prodigy Alphonso Davies (19) for the better part of the next decade.
Speaking on Bayern Munich’s prospects on SL R...2020-08-2510 min
The Bundesliga ConnectionBayern, The Best Offensive Team In UCL History?Bayern Munich’s 8-2 thrashing of Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-finals set multiple records and shocked the football world. Not only were Bayern the first team to score eight goals in a single fixture at any stage of the UCL knockout phase, but they also equalled Real Madrid’s ‘aggregate’ win total in a quarter-final phase, despite only needing one leg to achieve this. The impressive performance against Barca and Bayern’s overall UCL run this season has raised the debate as to whether they are the greatest offensive team in UCL history. Ironically, the record is held by Ba...2020-08-1808 min
Studio BerlinCan Klinsmann save Hertha?Hertha BSC has had a tough Bundesliga season so far, but there’s hope on the horizon. German soccer legend Jürgen Klinsmann took over as head coach in late November. Can he save Hertha?Studio Berlin host Erik Kirschbaum talks about Klinsmann and Hertha’s future with Claus Vetter, deputy sports editor for Der Tagesspiegel, RBB’s managing sports editor Dirk Walsdorff and Kres Harrington, sports reporter for Deutsche Welle.This show was produced by Monika Müller-Kroll with production assistance from Sylvia Cunningham, Benjamin Restle and Caleb Larson.2019-12-1425 min