2:44 PM ET (Adds detail) DORTMUND, Germany, June 6 (Reuters) – Borussia Dortmund kept alive their fading hopes of wrestling the Bundesliga title from Bayern Munich’s grasp after a second-half goal from Emre Can gave them a 1-0 home win over Hertha Berlin on Saturday. The result left Dortmund second on 63 points with four
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Africa’s stars were at the heart of the action across the Bundesliga this weekend, with Achraf Hakimi, Ramy Bensebaini and Liverpool loanee Taiwo Awoniyi among the players in key roles as German football returned behind closed doors. The Bundesliga had been on a two-month coronavirus-imposed hiatus before finally being given the green light to resume,
As the first major soccer league in the world to resume play following a coronavirus-induced stoppage that lasted more than two months, the Bundesliga returned to action over the weekend with the 26th of 34 rounds. And while meticulous planning ensured that the games behind closed doors went well on the whole, the restart did
Three second half goals in a span of 20 minutes sees Hertha Berlin down Hoffenheim. The German Football League (DFL) will take no action against Bundesliga side Hertha Berlin after the club’s players celebrated their goals in the 3-0 win at Hoffenheim and challenged the league’s recommendations to avoid group celebrations. – Stream new episodes
Ian Darke thinks Jurgen Klinsmann has hurt his future managerial prospects after his exit from Hertha Berlin. Steve Nicol says Klinsmann’s decision to leave Hertha Berlin boils down to two factors. Hertha Berlin has appointed former Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann to take Jurgen Klinsmann’s place on the Bundesliga club’s supervisory board. Lehmann’s appointment Sunday as
Gab Marcotti reacts to Hertha Berlin’s Salamon Kalou getting suspended for ignoring social distancing in a video. Gab Marcotti explains why he’s excited about the return of the Bundesliga, Serie A and La Liga. Gab Marcotti explains how three players from Cologne testing positive for COVID-19 will affect the Bundesliga’s plan to resume. Hertha Berlin’s
After all the fun in England on Jan. 31 and the variety of winners and losers around the Premier League this winter, it’s time to rate the teams that met their needs around Europe and those who fell far short of expectations. WINNERS Borussia Dortmund Seven goals, 133 minutes… and just £17 million (€22.5m). Dortmund
Gab Marcotti explains how Hertha Berlin may win the battle for Krzysztof Piatek this January. Stewart Robson doesn’t see why Tottenham would sign Krzysztof Piatek as a temporary replacement for Harry Kane. Coppa Italia: Krzysztof Piatek (20′) AC Milan 1-0 SPAL. Watch Coppa Italia on ESPN+. Hertha Berlin have signed Krzysztof Piatek from AC Milan,
2:03 PM ET Champions Bayern Munich scored four times in 24 minutes in the second half to crush hosts Hertha Berlin 4-0 on Sunday and move into second place as the Bundesliga resumed after the winter break. The Bavarians held back in the first half but were unstoppable after the break, riding roughshod over Hertha
Hertha Berlin coach Jurgen Klinsmann has had his coaching licence renewed by the German Football Association (DFB), having potentially been ineligible to lead his team against Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich on Sunday. In German football, a coaching licence has to be renewed every three years and coaches must undergo 20 hours of training in order to
Craig Burley and Ale Moreno react to Jurgen Klinsmann’s bold claim regarding the USMNT and the 2018 World Cup. Jurgen Klinsmann speaks exclusively to ESPN about how much the U.S. are set back after missing the 2018 World Cup. Jurgen Klopp feels RB Leipzig are serious Bundesliga contenders, but feels Bayern won’t go down without
Craig Burley and Ale Moreno react to Jurgen Klinsmann’s bold claim regarding the USMNT and the 2018 World Cup. Jurgen Klopp feels RB Leipzig are serious Bundesliga contenders, but feels Bayern won’t go down without a fight. Jurgen Klinsmann speaks exclusively to ESPN about how much the U.S. are set back after missing the 2018
With Granit Xhaka set to leave Arsenal for Hertha Berlin, Shaka Hislop reflects back on his time at the Gunners. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang salvages a draw for Arsenal vs. Bournemouth in Mikel Arteta’s first game in charge. Mikel Arteta thinks Arsenal performed better than he imagined in their 1-1 draw with Bournemouth. Steve Nicol believes Mikel
ESPN FC’s Steve Nicol isn’t entirely sold on Barcelona’s attacking threat, despite their 4-1 win over Alaves. Ale Moreno says it’s too soon to consider Antoine Griezmann a bust at Barcelona. Negotiations between Barcelona and Konrad de la Fuente over a new deal have broken down with sources telling ESPN the American is keen to
The FC crew are flabbergasted that Granit Xhaka said “he cannot play” against Leicester. Craig Burley calls Unai Emery and Arsenal “weak” for having made ever made Granit Xhaka captain of the club. Julien Laurens dives into why Arsenal moved on quickly from Freddie Ljungberg as manager. The FC crew delve into the reports that
Brazil legend Pele weighs in on the recent incidents of racism in football and explains what needs to change. The ball isn’t kicked for the first minute of the match as Ajax and Heracles stand in protest against racism. Gab Marcotti doesn’t hold back when looking at how Verona handled racist chants directed at Mario
Despite reports he was at odds with MLS while coach of the USMNT, Jurgen Klinsmann discusses the importance of the league for young U.S. players. In an exclusive interview with ESPN, Jurgen Klinsmann assesses the talent in the U.S. player pool and stresses the importance of youth development. Jurgen Klinsmann wants Hertha Berlin to follow
11:49 AM ET BERLIN, Nov 30 (Reuters) – RB Leipzig overcame a comeback from promoted Paderborn to hold on to a 3-2 victory on Saturday and climb to the top of the Bundesliga while 10-man Borussia Dortmund spoiled Juergen Klinsmann’s debut as Hertha Berlin coach with a 2-1 away win. Leipzig opened their account in
Despite reports he was at odds with MLS while coach of the USMNT, Jurgen Klinsmann discusses the importance of the league for young U.S. players. Former United States head coach Jurgen Klinsmann will take over Bundesliga club Hertha Berlin on an interim basis, the German side have confirmed. Klinsmann will be joined be former Werder
Saturday marked the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. On the 30th anniversary of its demise, the Berlin Wall fell once again, this time at the Olympiastadion, where Hertha Berlin hosted RB Leipzig. Throughout the week, the city of Berlin celebrated the peaceful revolution that led to the reunification of the two