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…
Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Sead Kolasinac on a free transfer from Schalke. The Bosnian left-back’s contract with the German club ran out in the summer, and Arsenal were swift in their dealings, fighting off some fierce competition to secure his signature. The defender, who was born in Germany and has a German passport,…
Bayern Munich are prepared to sell Renato Sanches, according to German news outlet Bild (via Manchester Evening News). Manchester United are set to try their hand for the second time, as they will try to lure Bayern Munich starlet Renato Sanches to Old Trafford yet again this summer. The Red Devils were close to signing…
Werder Bremen star Max Kruse is now attracting interest from Manchester United, as they feel they might not be able to sign Antoine Griezmann. The Red Devils are in dire need of a striker who can be the first choice and lead the attacking line for the club next season. They have been looking at…
In a surprising turn of events, Borussia Dortmund have sacked their head coach Thomas Tuchel, just days after he won them DFB Pokal. There were reports in the media earlier which suggested Thomas Tuchel might look for opportunities other than BVB. However, the club seems to have done the German coach a favor, by…
According to reports in France, Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as the number one contender to sign Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabonese International has established himself as one of the most prolific strikers in the world ever since moving to Dortmund from Saint-Etienne in 2013. The 27-year-old has already won the Bundesliga Golden Boot…
Alexandre Lacazette is set to quit Lyon this summer, and the French club has already found his replacement. Lacazette has been one of the most prolific goalscorers in recent times in Europe, having enjoyed impeccable form for the French outfit in the last couple of seasons. However, the club’s lack of progress has seen him linked with…
German newspaper Bild has reported that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has his heart set on leaving Signal Iduna Park in the summer. Paris Saint Germain and Manchester City are on their haunches, as reports have emerged in Germany indicating that Aubameyang has told Borussia Dortmund of his desire to leave. The other clubs interested in signing the Gabon international include the…
If there is a team that signifies domestic dominance and brilliance across Europe at the same given time, there is hardly any side better than Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich. The side managed by Carlo Ancelotti has been among the best in the sport yet again this season, and their level of consistency at the highest…
Man United loanee Guillermo Varela got himself inked recently, which led to a suspension for one game from the club. It is understood that the decision to get a tattoo was against the club’s advice, leading to inflammation of the skin. The suspension by the club was an after-effect for indiscipline. The 24-year-old will, in turn,…
Chilean national team’s official twitter account has fuelled speculation surrounding star man Alexis Sanchez’s future, by listing him as a Bayern Munich player. Chile recently announced their squad for their upcoming Confederations Cup group fixtures against Germany, Australia, and Cameroon, which will be played in Russia come summer. However, while doing so, their twitter account ended…
A disappointing season for Renato Sanches and Douglas Costa in terms of game time has encouraged Manchester United to try and prise them from Bayern Munich. The duo have spent much of the season on the bench, and might be ready to move away in the summer. Sanches was wanted by United last summer, but the…
The 2016/17 season is drawing to a close, but as it seems, it’s not too early to look ahead for the next season, and that’s exactly what Bundesliga’s two biggest clubs have in mind as they unveil their 2017-18 kits. The German Champions, Bayern Munich, officially released their home kit for the 2017/18 season this morning. The new…
Déjà vu for Manchester United, as Bayern Munich have opened talks with James Rodriguez for a switch this summer. The Red Devils are looking at a number of stars for a move this summer, and have been constantly linked with Real Madrid’s want-away James Rodriguez. The Colombian international made a name for himself in the…
Manchester United are understood to be interested in another major striker in Europe, Borussia Dortmund’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Reports from L’Equipe (via Sport Witness) claim that the Red Devils have already approached the player, and are in talk with his intermediaries on a prospective deal for his services. United have had a shambolic season up front in comparison to…
Arsenal have struck gold by securing one of best fullbacks in the Bundesliga for free, as Sead Kolasinac will leave Schalke to join the Gunners in July, claims Sky Sports. Although Arsene Wenger is yet to announce his future, Arsenal have concluded some early business to land Kolasinac from Schalke, who has impressed a number of clubs…
Renato Sanches, the 19-year-old wonder kid who caught European football by storm last season, might be set to moving away from Bayern Munich this summer. This news comes after Sky Germany (via Metro) claimed that Schalke has agreed on the move of Leon Goretzka to the Allianz Arena. With the player having only one year left on…
Bayern Munich showed precisely why they are the reigning Champions of Germany, as they secured a sensational comeback to beat RB Leipzig 4-5 on Saturday. Marcel Sabitzer opened the scoring for the home side at the Red Bull Arena just 2 minutes after kick-off, but it was cancelled out by none other than Robert Lewandowski…
Manchester United now face another battle with their cross-town rivals Manchester City, for the signing of German midfielder Joshua Kimmich. United have reportedly approached Bayern Munich for talks, but City’s interest might throw a spanner in the works. The young German has been hailed as one of the best young talents coming up in German…
Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez’s preferred destination has been revealed, and it comes as bad news for Premier League clubs. The Chilean winger joined Arsenal from Barcelona due to lack of game time at the Camp Nou, and has since become the talisman for his current club. He has been in tremendous form for the Gunners…
Bayern Munich could be on the verge of offloading young starlet Renato Sanches to make room for Schalke’s Leon Goretzka, according to reports. As per German news outlet Kicker (via GGFN), Bayern are set to go head-to-head with Premier League giants Arsenal for the services of Schalke ace Leon Goretzka. The 22-year-old has bagged 5 goals this…
Jose Mourinho and Manchester United are considering a shock move for Javier Hernandez this summer. Manchester United are set to be a busy club in the upcoming transfer window, as the Portuguese manager has some huge plans for a squad overhaul at Old Trafford at the end of the season. He is looking at some…
Lionel Messi has asked Barcelona to end their interest in signing Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund, according to reports. Leo Messi is all set to play in a deeper position for the Catalan giants from next season onwards, so as to use his sensational vision and passing skills to kickstart attacks from the middle of…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants Borussia Dortmund star Marco Rues at Old Trafford next season. Mourinho currently has some serious problems up his sleeve, which is why he is set for a squad overhaul this summer. The manager is sure to let a number of underperforming players leave the club at the end of the…
The purported £35m transfer fee for signing Benfica’ player Nelson Semedo would not bother Manchester United, as per Portuguese newspaper Record. The defender was also linked to Bayern Munich, but with Benfica looking to demand the aforementioned amount from any club targeting Semedo, the Bundesliga giants seems to have pulled out of this pursuit. The Portuguese club…
A Carlo Ancelotti-led Bayern Munich created history last night, as they were yet again crowned the winners of the Bundesliga, a feat they have managed to achieve a whopping 5th time in succession. The title could not have arrived in a more dominant and statement-making manner, as Munich demolished Wolfsburg 6-0 on their trip to the…
When you grow up to be a footballer and aim to play for the biggest clubs in your life at one point of time, there is one club that surely stands out in that wish list, and such is the case with young defender Jordan Torunarigha. The Hertha Berlin lad recently claimed that his dream…
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.