As is the case with an increasingly competitive European game time, clubs often seek to rid their rosters of those talents that are surplus to requirements. While in some cases it is to clear out some problematic cogs, often the exodus also results in the influx of some much-needed transfer funds to aid endeavors elsewhere.…
First it was Mohamed Salah, who scored twice against former club AS Roma last week and showed his class by not celebrating the goals. Now, James Rodriguez has joined the Liverpool star. The Colombian scored the equaliser for Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu, and refused to celebrate by joining his hands in front of…
It seems that the Manchester clubs could be in for a summer tussle in order to land their targets after showing interest in the same players. After reports of midfielder Jorginho doing the rounds, now the two clubs are set to rival each other for Borussia Dortmund’s star duo, as per Calciomercato. The source states…
United target Jerome Boateng has admitted that he is ‘considering his future’ at Bayern Munich ahead of the summer transfer window. The German defender has established himself as one of the best center-backs of his generation at Bayern, winning numerous trophies along the way, including 6 Bundesliga titles, the UEFA Champions League, the Super Cup,…
With the summer transfer window looming ever so close, clubs across Europe have already started shortlisting potential targets to strengthen their squads. Anthony Martial is one such player who would be on multiple shopping lists, as the Frenchman’s future at Old Trafford has come under speculation in recent months. Martial lost his place in Jose…
Bayern Munich has announced Niko Kovac as their manager from next season onwards. Sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic confirmed the news by stating: “Niko Kovac will be the new coach of FC Bayern from 1 July, 2018. We agreed on a three-year contract yesterday.” Munich have activated the £1.9 million release clause embedded in the manager’s…
Manchester United have once again been linked with the signing of Dayot Upamecano, three years after a deal for the youngster fell through. United, under the tutelage of Louis van Gaal at the time, were eager to bring him to Old Trafford from Valenciennes in January 2015. Reports in France suggested that the deal for…
Çağlar Söyüncü could end up signing for either of Manchester United or Manchester City in the summer, his former manager has claimed. The Turkish defender is still a relatively unknown commodity, but is starting to make a name for himself in Germany with Freiburg. Having signed for the club two years ago from TFF 1.League…
Something strange occurred with Manchester United’s official Twitter account for Spanish speaking followers during the club’s derby encounter against City. The Red Devils went on to beat the league leaders in a sensational 3-2 win to give the fans memories of yesteryear blockbuster matches between the two sides. Paul Pogba’s brace in the second half…
Arjen Robben was one of the most prominent players that led Chelsea to their sudden rise to the top in the 2000s, and was one of the few elites from Netherlands to gain success in England. However, the story could’ve been quite different, as the Dutchman revealed before FourFourTwo magazine that he came very close…
Manchester United are considering a move for Arturo Vidal in the summer, according to reports in Chile. The Bayern Munich midfielder has just a year left to run on his contract with the Bavarian giants, and a move away from the club is starting to look increasingly likely. Despite the circumstances, if reports are to…
Manchester United are keen on signing Bayern Munich superstar Jerome Boateng, but face immense competition from rivals Manchester City. According to The Sun, there is a fair share of chance of the German international departing the Allianz Arena in the summer, and the Mancunian giants are set to lock horns in order to secure this…
Manchester United have emerged as the top contenders to sign Bayern Munich superstar Robert Lewandowski, according to latest reports in Germany. The Polish international recently dumped his former agent Cezary Kucharski after 10 years of partnership to bring Pini Zahavi on-board, which suggests the Bayern Munich star is definitely keen to secure a move away from the…
When it comes to transfer sagas, it is not uncommon for giants from the same league to battle it out for big names, as evident in the past with the common pursuits of Chelsea and both the Mancunian clubs. But when countries are crossed for the European elite to secure their targets, a spectacular saga…
Bayern Munich marksman Robert Lewandowski has reportedly changed his agent after ending his 10-year long relationship with Cezary Kucharski this week. Lewandowski has now partnered with his new agent, Pini Zahavi, in a bid to secure possibly the biggest move of his career, as he plans to bid adieu to the Allianz Arena come summer. The news…
Red Bull Leipzig starlet Timo Werner has admitted that he is keen to leave the club, and move on to one of the big clubs in Europe’s top three leagues. Werner revealed that Manchester United, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all his dream destinations, and he would not turn down the…
Arsenal are on the verge of reuniting one of the Bundesliga’s finest duos, as their bid to bring Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back together inches closer to reality. Having secured Mkhitaryan last week after a swap deal, wherein Alexis Sanchez headed the other way, the Gunners have set their sights on the Borussia Dortmund…
Manchester United are a club that rarely lack in appeal, with the illustrious side still managing to rope in both proven and promising talents. As of such, it isn’t uncommon for players to reject other clubs as a way to indicate their preference for Old Trafford. But it is very rare that humongous offers are…
Disregarding the fact that Arturo Vidal has another year till his Bayern Munich contract expires, he could be up for the grabs by the end of this campaign. United previously finalised a move for Alexis Sanchez, which saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan joining Arsenal. And according to a Chilean journalist Maks Cardenas, one can’t snub the likelihood of…
Schalke have confirmed that their stellar midfielder, Leon Goretzka, will join Bayern Munich in the summer. The 22-year-old was pursued heavily by Liverpool, but it was the Bavarians who eventually came out on top. Confirming the move, Schalke’s Sporting Director, Christian Heidel, stated: “Leon Goretzka informed us at the beginning of this week that he…
Man Utd could be set for a battle with rivals Man City in the transfer market in the summer of 2018, for the services of Borussia Dortmund star Julian Weigl. The 22-year-old German International has been pivotal for both his club and country in recent times, and is also expected to be on the flight…
It does not come as a surprise if you hear Bayern Munich sign a prolific player from one of their rival clubs. This has happened before, be it Michael Ballack and Ze Roberto from Leverkusen in 2002, or Mats Hummels, Robert Lewandowski and Mario Gotze from Dortmund. After the winter signing of Sandro Wagner, the…
After what looked like nothing short of a perfect start to the current campaign, Henrikh Mkhitaryan fell well below the pecking order at United due to some questionable performances. After providing 5 assists and bagging a goal in less than 10 starts for his side, the Armenian looked like the Red Devils’ centre of creativity…
Arsenal are in the lookout for a winger, and it seems like they could likely land one in the upcoming January transfer window. The London giants have been scouting German side Bayer Leverkusen’s Leon Bailey, and the 20-year-old youngster could soon see himself playing in the Premier League. Bailey has been in very good form…
Manchester United have shifted their focus to Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic, as per Daily Mail. The teenager has been showcasing overwhelming performances recently, and is transitioning into a hot target for big clubs. Moreover, the Red Devils seem to be particularly interested in the 19-year-old, as they have been monitoring him for a while now. WATCH: Griezmann…
Bayern Munich have confirmed that Hoffenheim centre-forward Sandro Wagner will return to his boyhood club in January. The German striker has been given the No. 2 shirt at Bayern, and his two-and-a-half year contract will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2020. The 30-year-old striker is a Munich native, and was also a part…
The glimmer that Henrikh Mkhitaryan brought to the spectators of his antics early on in the season is swiftly turning into a decisive discard. With Jose Mourinho all but removing him from any playing action whatsoever, fans too have begun to consider the Armenian a Red Devil no more. As of such, his next destination…
Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s drop from grace at United has been a pitiable one. Having gotten into the groove of things in his debut season in a pretty slow manner, supporters thought this season would be different. Initially, it did look like that was the case and then some, as the Armenian looked set to shatter the…
Marouane Fellaini has placed quite a conundrum on Jose Mourinho’s hands. The midfielder is in his final year of contract with Manchester United, and will be free to negotiate an exit with other clubs from January onwards. With reports suggesting that the Belgian has no intention whatsoever of re-signing with the Old Trafford outfit despite…
As per the Sun, Arsenal, United, and Tottenham have been impressed by German U21 attacking midfielder, Nadiem Amiri. The Hoffenheim starlet, whose parents were born in Afghanistan, was a part of the German side that won the U21 Euros this year against Spain. The North London rivals and the Red Devils seem to be tracking…
A series of poor games has led to the sacking of Borussia Dortmund manager Peter Bosz. A 2-1 defeat against Werder Bremen in the German league on Saturday saw their winless run stretch to 12 games, something which Dortmund fans are not accustomed to. The 54-year-old Dutch manager took over the team last summer and helped…
Philipp Max has been showcasing remarkable performances in the German league, which is evidently the sound basis for the interest registered by multiple English giants over the past few weeks. The 24-year-old joined FC Augsburg on a two-year contract with an option to extend the agreement in 2015, for a reported fee of €3.6 million.…
Jose Mourinho is looking for some big moves in the winter transfer window. With Manchester United 8 points behind rivals City, the Portuguese is desperate to make some changes to the team in order to keep the club up in the ongoing race. However, the Red Devils’ plan to bring long-term target Leon Goretzka at…
Manchester United reportedly lead the race to sign Real Madrid loanee James Rodriguez, and are joined by Chelsea. The Colombian made a switch to Bavaria after failing to resonate with Zinedine Zidane’s tactics at the Bernabeu on a 2-year loan deal. Since then, Rodriguez has secured 2 goals and 4 assists across all competitions in just…
Manchester United are interested in the possibility of signing Leon Goretzka. Sky Sports broke the news earlier today, claiming to be informed by sources about the Old Trafford outfit’s interest in bringing in the German. Goretzka has been on the radar of a number of clubs lately, with several reports claiming that Arsenal and Manchester…
Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski could be leaving Germany soon and play for a new club, as speculation continues to link him with Real Madrid. However, another club now finds itself in the mix. Lewandowski has been a sensation in the Bundesliga after enjoying success with Borussia Dortmund, and now Bayern. The charismatic player is…
Former Borussia Dortmund player Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be on his way back to the German club after having failed to impress in recent times at Manchester United. The Armenian international featured for United in their 1-0 win against Brighton at Old Trafford as a 2nd half substitute, after getting dropped for the previous two successive…
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been suspended by Borussia Dortmund over disciplinary reasons. The African Player of the Year nominee for 2017 will miss his side’s clash against Stuttgart on the weekend, in a game that is really crucial in order to keep themselves in contention for the Bundesliga title. The German giants revealed on social media…
The Premier League is often referred to as the home of the most beautiful and competitive football in Europe. And that status has played a huge role in the attraction of many high-profile players to England. And now, Germany’s general manager, Oliver Bierhoff, may have just reinforced that idea, by accidentally hinting that one of…
French players have been expensive as of late, and their young talents seem to be the very definition of priceless. What started with Anthony Martial took a huge turn this summer with the big money moves of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembélé. Now, another youngster of French origins has a big price tag attached to…
Barcelona are preparing to launch bids for two RB Leipzig starlets, as the club aims to build a team for the next generation. The Catalans have been linked with a number of exciting young players recently, including the likes of Anthony Martial and Philippe Coutinho. At the moment, a number of the club’s first-team stars are…
Helsingborg IF starlet Alex Timossi Andersson has officially signed for Bayern Munich. The 16-year-old is set to join on July 1, 2019, as per the German side’s official website, as he’s been allowed to continue with Di Röe in order to continue his progress in Sweden. Bayern’s sporting director, Hasan Salihamidzic, portrayed his enthusiasm owing to the…
Manchester United are serious contenders for the Premier League title this season, having already bagged 7 wins and just 1 unfortunate loss in 10 matches. However, manager Jose Mourinho has been quick to realise that his midfield roster is not mighty enough to match that of rivals and league leaders Manchester City, especially with the…
Usain Bolt is ready to kickstart his football career following his retirement from athletics, as he believes his sprinting calibre would prove to be reliable for his team on the pitch. The 31-year-old declared his retirement from his sprinting career at the World Championships in London this summer. However, he doesn’t feel like concluding the…
Manchester United and Arsenal are keeping tabs on Marco Reus, and have shown an interest in securing the winger’s services. According to reports, the Premier League rivals are firm admirers of the German, and are prepared to go head to head in an attempt to prise him away from Borussia Dortmund. Reus is one of the…
RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner has revealed his ‘dream’ of playing for Manchester United, despite being linked with Real Madrid. Werner completed his switch to Leipzig from Stuttgart in 2016, and has subsequently risen through the ranks at the club. The German striker has so far scored five goals in his six appearances for the…
The youngster Kylian Mbappe, who has taken over the football world by storm, was almost signed by a Bundesliga second division club back in 2015. The French star made his first-team debut for Monaco in December 2015, becoming the youngest-ever first-team player, aged 16, breaking Thierry Henry’s record set 21 years previously. And he further…
In a surprising turn of events, Bayern Munich have confirmed the reappointment of veteran manager Jupp Heynckes as the head coach at the club for what is going to be an interim position. This would be the 72-year-old’s fourth spell with the German giants. The job fell open after the sacking of Carlo Ancelotti in…
Experience speaks volumes in the game, especially when such expertise has proven to be fruitful in the past. If that occurs, the player, coach, or manager in question is the first to be recalled to set things right in an era of turmoil. It appears that precisely such a situation is being faced by Bayern…
Bundesliga club Bayern Munich, in their hunt to replaceme Carlo Ancelotti, now seem to be interested in hiring former coach Louis van Gaal, according to BILD. Ancelotti, who succeeded Pep Guardiola at the Bavarian outfit last season, helped the club win the Bundesliga title, but after an unconvincing start both domestically and in Europe, was sacked…
Bundesliga News & Results
The Bundesliga, also referred to as Fußball-Bundesliga, is the primary football competition in Germany. It was founded by the German Football Association in the year 1962, and its first season was played in 1963.
This decorated German competition is the topmost football league in the world when it comes to average stadium attendances. The league recorded an overall average of 45,134 fans per game during the 2011-12 season, which was the second highest of any sports league in the world, following the American National Football League (NFL).
Bundesliga is contested by 18 of the best clubs in Germany. Each team faces the 17 others two times per season, which lasts from August to May.
The competition has undergone various structural changes since its formation. Initially, a Bundesliga win awarded a club 2 points, whereas a draw was worth 1 point, and a loss worth none. But since the 1995-96 season, each teams receives 3 points for a win, with the points for draws and losses still unchanged. The team with the most number of points following the completion of all the 360 matches wins the title.
In case of ties, the factors used to break the ties are Goal difference, followed by goals scored, total points gained in head-to-head results, goals scored in head-to-head games, away goals scored in head-to-head games, and lastly, total number of away goals scored in the entire season.
So far, out of the 54 teams that have taken part in this competition since its establishment, only 12 have managed to win it: FC Bayern Munich (25 titles), Borussia Monchengladbach and Borussia Dortmund (5), Werder Bremen (4), Hamburger SV and VfB Stuttgart (3), 1. FC Koln and FC Kaiserslautern (2), TSV 1860 Munich, Eintracht Braunschweig, 1. FC Nurnberg and VfL Wolfsburg (1).
Here at BlameFootball, we provide a thorough coverage of Bundesliga news. We make available all the in-detail information of not just the Bundesliga results after every game, but also the live scores, team news, interviews, and match analysis, along with the trending Bundesliga transfer news and speculation.