Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti says that the future of Renato Sanchez at Allianz Arena is tentative, and he could leave the club before the transfer window closes. After playing an influential role in Portugal’s triumph in Euro 2016, there was no denying that Sanches was one of the hottest properties last summer. He was…
After a summer long saga that has seen headways and collapses, it now appears that Borussia Dortmund’s Ousmane Dembélé has finally joined Barcelona. French outlet L’Equipe, as well as BeIN Sports AR, have reported that the signing has been completed. The same sources state that a sum of €120 million has been agreed for the…
Bayern Munich star Arjen Robben could reunite with former boss Jose Mourinho, should an offer be made for the talented frontman, reports Daily Mail (via Daily Express). Robben’s spell at Chelsea under Jose Mourinho saw him achieve immense stardom status, clearly evident by his move to German giants Bayern Munich. However, his time in Munich could be…
A long career and an illustrious mark left on the pitch, owing to brilliant antics as a winger, marred perhaps only by a string of unfortunate injuries, Arjen Robben has had an eventful journey playing the game and he knows it. In a well-worded, nostalgia-riddled piece titled ‘Dear 16-year old,’ the Dutch winger summarizes the…
Amidst growing assumption of a move to Barcelona, Ousmane Dembélé’s absence from training with current club Borussia Dortmund has fueled further speculation. The Spanish giants are desperate for an attacking signing following the departure of star man Neymar to PSG for the world record transfer fee of €222 million. Since then, the young French starlet…
Borussia Dortmund starlet Ousmane Dembele has sent fans on the internet into a meltdown through his recent social media activity. The young Frenchman signed for Dortmund back in 2016, and has already made a lasting mark in his first season. The youngster put on better performances than anyone close to his age. Moreover, his displays…
Neymar’s record-breaking transfer to Paris Saint-Germain has forced Barcelona to enter the transfer market. The Blaugrana face the difficult task of replacing the Brazilian superstar, however, they do have options to consider, with players like Coutinho and Dembele having emerged as potential summer signings for the Spanish Giants. In fact, Barcelona, who have been mostly…
Tottenham fans could be in for an unpleasant surprise, as Bayern Munich are reportedly plotting a £50 million shock signing of Eric Dier, according to The Sun. Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti is in search of a new holding midfielder following the retirement of Xabi Alonso at the end of the previous campaign, and he seems particularly…
Bayern Munich superstar Arturo Vidal could be on his way back to the Italian league, as he is ready to snub interests from Premier League clubs in favour of a move to Inter Milan, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. The wantaway midfielder’s future at Bayern has been under constant speculation this summer amid reports suggesting Arsenal and…
Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian’s future has been under serious speculation for the past couple of months, and with United reportedly closing in on Paris Saint-Germain’s Serge Aurier, the Italian full-back could very well be evaluating his options ahead of the new season. United boss Jose Mourinho preferred to play Antonio Valencia at right-back instead…
Bayern Munich chief Karl Heinz-Rummenigge has revealed that Renato Sanches will only be leaving the club on loan this summer, if he is to leave the club at all. The young Portuguese midfielder had a miserable first season at the Allianz Arena after making a big money move from Benfica, and a lack of game…
RB Leipzig’s Emil Forsberg has insisted that he is happy at the German club and has no plans to leave this summer, despite huge interest from Manchester United. The Swedish international emerged as a potential transfer target for Jose Mourinho after United failed to agree a fee with Inter Milan for Ivan Perisic. However, following…
Bayern Munich’s Renato Sanches is set to complete a £35 million transfer to AC Milan, reports L’Equipe. It is fair to say that Man Utd haven’t had much luck in landing their major transfer targets this summer. Despite qualifying for the Champions League, the Red Devils are finding it hard to land their ideal midfield candidates,…
Manchester United fans have demanded of club manager Jose Mourinho to sign Bayern starlet Renato Sanches, following the youngster’s impressive performance against Chelsea on Tuesday. Despite having struggled to find regular game time at Bayern Munich since his transfer from Benfica last summer, the Portuguese international was given a rare start in the Bavarians’ high-profile…
Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanchez has admitted that he wants to leave the Allianz Arena outfit this summer, so as to get more first-team football under his belt. After playing an instrumental role in Portugal’s triumph in Euro 2016, Sanches was undoubtedly one of the hottest properties in world football last summer. He was linked…
German club RB Leipzig are determined not to sell their star midfielder Naby Keita, and are set to reject any and every bid for the midfield this summer. The player has attracted a lot of interest, especially from Liverpool, but despite some huge bids from the English club, the Bundesliga side has ruled out a…
Renato Sanches could depart Bayern Munich this summer, Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti has revealed. The teenager signed for the German champions following an impressive display during the Euro 2016 for Portugal. However, Sanches managed to make only 6 Bundesliga starts since the switch, and struggled to establish a permanent place in the starting lineup for…
Manchester United have turned their attention towards Arturo Vidal in their hunt for a midfield reinforcement. The Bayern Munich man has been linked with a move to Old Trafford on several occasions in the past, but no move materialized, as the likes of Juventus and Bayern ended up successfully winning the respective races for his services.…
Portuguese wonderkid Renato Sanches is on the verge of leaving Bayern Munich after a disappointing season, with several suitors interested in his services. However, Carlo Ancelotti wants the midfielder to join AC Milan on loan, in order to get back to his best. The 19-year-old was chosen as the winner of European Golden Boy title in…
Anthony Martial spent the previous season on the fringes under Jose Mourinho, and the French attacker doesn’t seem to have nailed down a starting spot at Manchester United just yet. Therefore, he has attracted numerous interest from several European outfits, and according to German magazine Kicker, Wolfsburg are the latest club to seek Martial on a…
RB Leipzig owner Dietrich Mateschitz has revealed that the club has rejected a £66m offer from Liverpool for their star player Naby Keita. Despite the strong and persistent interest from the Reds, the Bundesliga runner-ups have remained staunch over their decision of not selling the Guinea international. In fact, Mateschitz recently talked to German publication Bild…
In what could be one of the most shocking transfer stories so far, Liverpool have emerged as new suitors for Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller. German outlet Bild has reported that Jurgen Klopp is a huge admirer of Muller, and has asked his administration to sign the German at any cost. Chelsea, Arsenal, and Juventus…
Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has revealed that the club is ready to let go of Renato Sanches, but only if an interested party matches the €48m valuation for him. Soon after being voted as the best young talent at the Euro 2016, Sanches garnered a lot of attention from all major clubs in Europe,…
There are no signs of AC Milan slowing down their recruitment process this summer, as a deal for Bayern’s Sanches is now on the cards. Having signed 8 players already, AC Milan are far from done in the transfer window, as the Italian giants now set their sights on the forgotten Renato Sanches. The Portuguese…
RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita has rejected an approach by Manchester City to speed up his Liverpool move, reports to Foot224 journalist Amadou Makadji. Liverpool will be encouraged by their transfer target’s recent activity, where the Guinean refused to entertain an approach by rivals Manchester City. Jurgen Klopp’s side is yet to reach an agreement with…
Manchester United could pursue Bayern’s Thomas Muller, after the Bundesliga giants recently signed James Rodriguez from Real Madrid on a two-year loan, as per reports. United have been previously linked with the German superstar, when Louis van Gaal was reportedly keen on signing the striker during his charge at Old Trafford. However, no move materialised,…
It is almost that time of the year again. The season of frolic, mind blowing, breathtaking and non-stop club football is around the corner, and for the football fans, patience is almost out of the window. The players are back with their teams, and the managers are on their toes as they prepare master plans…
Bayern Munich have announced the signing of Real Madrid attacking midfielder James Rodriguez on a two-year loan deal. The Colombian captain will have a medical with the reigning Bundesliga Champions before reuniting with former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, who signed him from Monaco back in 2014. The transfer, which could be made permanent in the summer of…
Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has hinted that both Serge Gnabry and Renato Sanches could leave the club this summer on loan, in order to get more first-team experience. The duo may leave the German Champions very soon. It was reported that Gnabry, who joined the club last month on a three-year deal from Werder Bremen,…
Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will be staying with the Bundesliga giants for the 2017-18 season, according to the club’s sporting director, Michael Zorc. Aubameyang has been one of the hottest properties in the transfer market this season, and had garnered plenty of attention from several European clubs, as well as teams from the Chinese…
England might not be among the countries to produce the best talents around the world in recent years, but just over a decade ago, their clubs were among the best in Europe. Naturally, a major reason for it was the performance and the quality of their players and their functioning as a team. This domino…
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl. According to the Daily Mail, Jose Mourinho has identified Weigl as a probable target, and could make a move as he attempts to sign a solid holding midfielder. Weigl would fit perfectly into Mourinho’s plans of taking his club back to the helm of…
Carlo Ancelotti has played down the talk of Bayern star Robert Lewandowski’s perceived unhappiness, and laid the blame squarely at his agent’s feet for stirring up the media. The Poland striker was reported to have been disappointed with his teammates for not giving him enough service to help him edge out Dortmund’s Aubameyang in the…
West Ham have begun initial talks with Bayer Leverkusen over the possibility of a move for Javier Hernandez, according to Sky Sports sources. The Hammers are desperate to sign a quality striker who can guarantee goals, and see Hernandez as an option who can do just that. ‘Chicharito’, as he is affectionately known, could be…
Manchester United’s links with players seem to be a never ending story, and the latest to join the list for the summer is Borussia Dortmund defender Marc Bartra. According to journalist Gerard Romero, Manchester United have shown interest in the former Barcelona player, after he recently tweeted that United manager Jose Mourinho has asked Dortmund about…
Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to become the latest high profile name to join money spinning Chinese Super League, reports SportBild. Tianjin Quanjian are plotting a bid in excess of £70m to bring the prolific striker to China. The Gabonese international, who is sought by clubs like Chelsea and Liverpool from the Premier League, is set to snub…
Borussia Dortmund’s teen sensation Ousmane Dembele was reportedly in Manchester to meet Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola over a potential move to England. The France international has been heavily mooted to move away from Dortmund this summer, despite the club insisting on not willing to sell him after just one season. Dembele had switched to BVB…
Bayern Munich have given Manchester United a mega transfer boost by reducing their asking price for midfielder Renato Sanches. The 19-year-old has been linked with a move away from the Bavarian giants after failing to impress in a poor first season with the club since joining from Benfica last summer. Despite being hyped up as…
Premier League giants Manchester United and Chelsea are closely watching the developments of Borussia Dortmund talent Ousmane Dembele, and could make efforts to sign him this summer. Dembele joined Dortmund from Rennes last summer, and since then, he has established himself as the creative force for the German club, registering an incredible 21 assists and…
Bayern Munich and Manchester United haven’t dropped their interest in Everton striker Romelu Lukaku yet. According to reports from The Mirror, Lukaku’s almost certain move to Chelsea is far from done, with no deal being close to confirmation yet. Meanwhile, both Manchester United and Bayern Munich have not given up their pursuit for the Belgian, as…
German champions Bayern Munich have warned rival European clubs not to approach star striker and talisman Robert Lewandowski. Carlo Ancelotti’s side have prepared to seek FIFA sanctions if their message goes unheeded on clubs still making bids for a player who has a long term contract. The Polish international was said to be unsettled at…
Bayern Munich have labelled rumours linking the club to Cristiano Ronaldo as ‘hoax of the day’. Ronaldo has recently been accused of defrauding the tax authorities of around £12 million. The Portuguese star and his agent have strongly denied these allegations, and have maintained the player’s innocence. However, the entire situation has infuriated Ronaldo, and he…
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski had reportedly revealed that he was angry with his teammates for failing to help him win the Bundesliga’s golden boot, and now, his agent has restated the 28-year-old’s unhappiness towards the club. Lewandowski was leading the race to grab Bundesliga’s golden boot award with 30 goals heading into the final weekend…
Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Ousmane Dembele has put eagle-eyed Manchester United fans on red alert with his suspicious social media activity. The young sensation appears to have dropped a hint that he may be interested in a move to the Theatre Of Dreams with his activity on popular social media website Twitter. Fans were overjoyed when…
If reports in German publication Bild are to be believed, Manchester United are set to go head to head with their rivals Arsenal and Chelsea for Borussia Dortmund’s Sokratis Papastathopoulos. The Greek defender joined Dortmund in 2013, and since then, he has been a rock at the back in the 155 appearances he has made…
Renato Sanches is trying to keep attractive bids from Manchester United at an arm’s distance as he waits for a prospective move to Barcelona. After having a mixed season, the 19-year-old is open to looking for options outside his club in search for a permanent first team place. Carlo Ancelotti, the Bayern Munich manager, preferred him…
Bayern Munich have signed Werder Bremen’s Serge Gnabry on a 3-year contract. Former Arsenal player Serge Gnabry has moved to the Bundesliga champions following an impressive season with Werder Bremen, and Germany at the Olympics. The midfielder was the top scorer at the Olympic games, where he helped his national team win the silver medal.…
Manchester United star Zlatan Ibrahimovic may not be wanted at Old Trafford, but he is getting a warm invitation from Germany. The Swedish international failed to lift the Premier League trophy, as he would have hoped in his first season at Old Trafford. He joined the club last summer on a one-year free transfer, and…
Bayern Munich have promised to make Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez their highest paid player if he signs for them. According to the Mirror, the Bavarians have offered blockbuster wages of £350,000-a-week to the Chilean, who is yet to sign a new contract with Arsenal. If a move materializes, Sanchez will become the highest paid player at…
Peter Bosz, who guided Ajax to the finals of the Europa League, has replaced Thomas Tuchel at Borussia Dortmund. The Dutchman has signed a 2-year contract with Dortmund, after having left Ajax following an impressive season. The 53-year-old arrives at Signal Iduna Park with a reputation of playing attractive football with young first team players…
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.
