A sharp Champions League Matchday 6 preview focused on the Bundesliga clubs in Europe. Jan and Markus cover Bayern Munich vs Sporting Lisbon, Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt, Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United, and Eintracht Frankfurt’s trip to Barcelona. Form, key players, and what each result would mean for their push towards the knockout rounds.
Jan and Markus discuss Mainz appointment of Urs Fischer, Bayern’s statement win in Stuttgart, RB Leipzig’s 6–0 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt (should Eintracht fans be worried?), and Heidenheim’s remarkable survival push. We also touch on Dortmund’s steadying form, St. Pauli’s late equaliser, the Nordderby thriller, and the key takeaways from the DFB-Pokal quarter-final draw.
Uli Hoeneß has delivered another wide-ranging interview, opening debates across German football. Topics include Florian Wirtz and Liverpool, Bayern’s summer transfer strategy, the role of ultras in club governance, the media industry, and the long-term implications for the 50+1 rule. Jan and Markus discuss this, plus Augsburg’s decision to dismiss Sandro Wagner, as well as the battle for "best of the rest" between Leverkusen and Dortmund, and what their double-header tells us about the race to be the strongest side behind Bayern.
Bundesliga Matchday 11 delivered goals, drama, and major talking points at both ends of the table. Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down Bayern’s turnaround against Freiburg, Deniz Undav’s hat-trick in Dortmund, and the growing debate around who should lead Germany’s attack — from Woltemade and Burkardt to Undav and Kleindienst. Plus: Should Lennart Karl go to the World Cup? Leverkusen and Stuttgart stay on the chase at the top, Frankfurt win a seven-goal thriller, Gladbach continue their resurgence, and key results elsewhere shape the early-season picture.
Croatia’s footprint on the Bundesliga is bigger than most people realise. Across multiple generations, Croatian players have shaped title races, redefined positions, and delivered some of the league’s most memorable moments.In this episode, Markus and Jan reveal their Top 5 Croatian players in Bundesliga history — from the record-breaker at Hoffenheim, to Bayern’s big-game machine, to the wingers, strikers and midfielders who left an unmistakable mark on German football.Who tops your list?
Bayern’s winning streak is over — but nobody behind them made it count. Leipzig were beaten, and Dortmund dropped points in stoppage time. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, continue to climb quietly. Four wins in a row, now including a comeback against Leipzig, have turned them from outsiders into genuine European contenders. Under Christian Ilzer, they’ve built one of the Bundesliga’s most effective and underappreciated systems.Stuttgart had to dig deep to get theirs, but Hoeneß and his team continue their perfect home record. Leverkusen, too, looked refreshed. After their first stumble under Hjulmand, they hit back with six goals — a statement built around a younger, quicker core that signals the next evolution of this side. Jan and Markus argue why this Leverkusen team are so intriguing to follow!At the other end, Wolfsburg’s slide finally broke the board’s patience. Paul Simonis is gone after just ten league games, and a squad that once looked balanced is now two points from the drop.
Europe’s biggest clubs return for Matchday 4 of the UEFA Champions League, and the match-ups couldn’t be bigger. Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down all four fixtures: Bayern Munich's historic run as they face defending champions PSG, Kovač’s disciplined Dortmund take on Manchester City in another Erling Haaland reunion, Napoli and Frankfurt meet in a high-stakes clash, and Mourinho’s Benfica host Hjulmand’s Leverkusen in search of their first win.
Niko Kovač has turned Borussia Dortmund into a winning machine — disciplined, consistent, and quietly dominant. After years of inconsistency, Dortmund now look like genuine challengers again, yet somehow, Kovač still faces criticism for not being “exciting enough.” Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft unpack how Kovač has rebuilt Dortmund’s mentality, why efficiency is being mistaken for conservatism, and what makes this side so resilient.We also look at Bayern’s record-breaking streak under Vincent Kompany, and if their squad is actually deep enough? Pluss, who is the Bundesliga’s new breakout star — 18-year-old Yan Diomande?
Bayern Munich continue their record-breaking start under Vincent Kompany — 13 straight wins in all competitions — while 17-year-old Lennart Karl steals the headlines with goals in both the Champions League and Bundesliga.Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down all the major stories from another dramatic Bundesliga weekend, including Bayern’s unstoppable form and Karl’s rapid rise from classroom to first team, Leipzig’s six-goal redemption under Ole Werner, Leverkusen’s controlled response after their Champions League defeat, Burkardt’s red-hot form for Frankfurt, Bremen’s grit, Stuttgart’s stability, and Hoffenheim’s underrated attacking trio.
Harry Kane’s in unstoppable form and now leads Bayern into another Champions League night. Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down the big talking points ahead of Matchday 3: Bayern’s charge, Leverkusen’s incredible home record under Kasper Hjulmand, Dortmund’s resilience, and whether Frankfurt can take advantage of Liverpool’s poor run. Key Talking Pointsinclude how Bayern "manage" their thin squad, Leverkusen’s balance under Hjulmand, Dortmund’s adaptation phase under Kovač, and Frankfurt’s unpredictability vs Liverpool’s "crisis".
Harry Kane says it himself ,“one of the best games of my career.” But what’s behind his evolution at Bayern Munich? And reaching legendary status already at Bayern, will he extend his contract? Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft dive deep into a weekend that defines the Bundesliga right now, from Kane’s quarterback role, to Leverkusen’s unstoppable start under Kasper Hjulmand, to the European scoring race between Kane, Haaland, and Mbappé. Also, Jobe Bellingham has had a slow start at Dortmund, while Wirtz is still finding his feet at Liverpool. How long do players need to adapt? What's normal? Meanwhile, Said El Mala looks to be next breakout star from the Bundesliga, and Burkardt's record at Eintracht is proving all his doubters wrong!
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern look unstoppable — 25 goals in six games, two record-breaking scorers, and a team evolving before our eyes. Luis Díaz’s blistering form and Harry Kane’s ruthless finishing are powering a side that’s scoring for fun — and they’re still missing Musiala and Davies. Neuer looks world-class again, Pavlović keeps growing, and Kompany’s structure already feels complete. Can they go unbeaten this season? Meanwhile, Leipzig’s next generation, Bakayoko, Rômulo, Diomande, Nusa, are part of a revived RB Leipzig team that has found back to its roots. Eintracht also boast the youngest squad in the league, but they're finding consistency hard to come by. What can they accomplish this season? At the other end, Gladbach’s struggles deepen: no wins, no sporting direction, and no clarity about the future. Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft discuss this, while reflecting on the key moments from a weekend where, Stuttgart, Cologne, and Leverkusen all strengthened their early-season form, and Hamburg secured a statement win against Mainz.
The Champions League is back — and Germany’s four representatives are all in the spotlight.Harry Kane scored twice as Bayern beat Chelsea on Matchday 1, and now they head to Pafos looking to keep the momentum going. And why "boring" Bayern is a credit to Kompany...Dortmund’s 4-4 chaos in Turin showed both their firepower and their fragility. Niko Kovač has them winning domestically, but can they find the balance in Europe when Athletic Bilbao come to town?Leverkusen rescued a late draw at Copenhagen thanks to Grimaldo. Now PSV visit the BayArena in what feels like Kasper Hjulmand’s first real test on the continental stage.And then there’s Eintracht Frankfurt. Burkardt, Uzun, and a new-look attack swept Galatasaray aside, but Simeone’s Atlético in Madrid will be a very different challenge. With Atleti’s defence already looking shaky this season, could Frankfurt be primed for another statement?We also touch on Freiburg and Stuttgart’s Europa League assignments, plus Mainz’s return to Europe in the Conference League.
Jan was in Munich as Harry Kane reached 100 goals for Bayern in record time, speaking with him on his historic day. But with speculation about his future, why should Kane ever leave?We also break down Dortmund’s revival under Niko Kovač, Frankfurt’s 6-4 chaos at Gladbach and the emergence of Can Uzun as a potential €100m star, plus the big question around Augsburg — is Wagner in trouble, or is this simply the growing pains of a club trying to push forward?All that plus highlights from Stuttgart, Leipzig, Leverkusen, Heidenheim, Union, Hamburg and Hoffenheim.
What a Bundesliga weekend! From Ollie Burke’s historic hat-trick for Union Berlin to Harry Kane’s unstoppable record chase at Bayern, Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break it all down. We cover Eintracht’s setback after their Champions League high, hat-trick hero Ollie Burke’s incredible journey, Harry Kane’s historic record chase at Bayern, the Bundesliga table taking shape with Leipzig, Dortmund & Hamburg win, and is it back to reality for Augsburg's Sandro Wagner?
Jan Åge was pitchside for ESPN at Leverkusen vs Eintracht Frankfurt, alongside Dietmar Hamann and Archie Rhind-Tutt.He shares his thoughts on Grimaldo’s free-kick brilliance to Frankfurt’s injury worries, plus his own marathon weekend of Bundesliga and Premier League coverage. Plus, what Kasper Hjulmand said on unity & body language, Dino Toppmöller on Frankfurt’s slow play, and Nathan Tella’s reflections on Leverkusen’s start. What did you make of Hjulmand’s early impact at Leverkusen? 👇Meanwhile Bayern are firing on all cylinders, and are preparing for their first Champions League game of the season against Chelsea.
From Mainz and Schalke to the Vancouver Whitecaps, Axel Schuster has worked across every level of the game. In this exclusive interview with Markus Fjørtoft, he discusses building a winning foundation in MLS on a modest payroll, lessons from working with Klopp, Tuchel & Schalke’s rise and struggles, why football clubs struggle with sustainability — and where real growth opportunities lie, the Bundesliga’s challenge in a Premier League world, and the story behind bringing Thomas Müller to Vancouver.
From blockbuster departures to bold new arrivals, the Bundesliga summer transfer window was full of drama. But who makes Jan’s Top 5 signings of 2025? Will it be Wirtz? Díaz? Or someone else entirely? His answer might surprise you.
Erik ten Hag’s turbulent Leverkusen spell went from transition to crisis in just weeks. From the public clash with Rolfes over Xhaka to strange training sessions and tactical confusion, SPORT BILD say there was “no way back.” Where do Leverkusen go from here?We also break down Bundesliga’s wild deadline day — Nicolas Jackson to Bayern, Openda to Juve, Hamburg’s Arsenal double swoop, and Boniface's surprise loan move to Werder Bremen.
The Bundesliga is back, and Jan and Markus Fjørtoft bring together some of the biggest names in German football media for our full 2025/26 season preview.Seb Stafford-Bloor, Derek Rae, Christian Falk, Patrick Berger, and Kevin Hatchard join us to break down the season ahead. From the title race to relegation, breakout stars to summer signings, surprises to disappointments — it’s all here.
Big money bids. Transfer battles. And a Bundesliga giant left thin before the season even kicks off.⚡ Šeško’s Move to Manchester UnitedWe break down the transfer tug-of-war between Newcastle and Man United, and how RB Leipzig maximised their position.💼 RB Leipzig’s Business ModelBack to their roots — scouting, developing, and selling high. How their strategy shapes the Bundesliga.🚨 Bayern Munich’s RebuildComan leaves, Musiala injured, squad depth in question. Is Bayern vulnerable going into the season?🔄 Isaak, Donnarumma & Other MovesFrom Newcastle’s striker dilemma to Man United’s goalkeeper chase.
The summer window is heating up, and we’re diving into the chaos.Markus and Jan Åge break down Bayern’s €75M move for Luis Díaz. Is this the kind of signing that takes them to the next level in Europe — or just another high-cost patch job?We explore Benjamin Šeško’s future, Manchester United’s striker dilemma, and the real question: go proven with Watkins or gamble again on potential?Then it's Leverkusen. Alonso gone. Tah, Frimpong, Xhaka — all out. Can Erik ten Hag handle the biggest rebuild in club history?And yes, Xhaka to Sunderland. A Champions League captain in the Championship, what really drove the move?This is transfer season in full flow. Big names, bigger questions, and no shortage of activity.
In the second episode of our The Fussball Coach series, we're joined by a true Bundesliga legend and current LAFC Head Coach, Steve Cherundolo. From San Diego to Hannover, he spent his entire 16-year playing career with one club, earning legendary status at Hannover 96.A former USMNT mainstay, Cherundolo became known for his leadership, intelligence, and loyalty on and off the pitch.After retiring, he started coaching in Germany, then leaped back to the U.S. to take over LAFC — where in just over three years, he’s reached six finals, won an MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and the U.S. Open Cup, and recorded more wins than any other MLS coach since 2022.But now? He’s announced this will be his final season in LA — and he’s heading back to Europe. We sit down with Steve to talk about that decision, the Bundesliga years, what coaching means to him, and where his next chapter might unfold.
In this episode, we break down the complex striker carousel unfolding between Liverpool, Newcastle, and Eintracht Frankfurt — with Hugo Ekitike at the center.We explore the chain reaction that could begin with Isak, examine the valuation of Ekitike at €100M, and explain why Eintracht are in no rush to sell. We also dig into Bayern’s latest transfer offers — from Luis Díaz to Nick Woltemade — and ask whether there’s any clear strategy behind their approach under Vincent Kompany.
In this insightful and powerful conversation which kicks off our new The Fussball Coach series, Uwe Rösler joins Jan Åge Fjørtoft to reflect on a remarkable journey through football and life. From his childhood in East Germany’s rigid football system to becoming a Manchester City fan-favorite, overcoming cancer, and building a coaching career across Europe — this episode covers resilience, leadership, and change. The pair share stories from their time at Lillestrøm, discuss football philosophy, and reflect on what it takes to build something impactful in the game.
Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft unpack a dramatic week for Bayern Munich at the Club World Cup. From Jamal Musiala’s serious ankle injury and the reactions of Manuel Neuer and Vincent Kompany, to a deeper look at how Kompany has defined his role as Bayern Head Coach in the middle of chaos. We follow up on Bayern’s transfer strategy, the players they’ve missed out on, and the way media narratives are shaping negotiations, through Jan's "conspiracy theory". We also dissect Dortmund’s 3–2 defeat to Real Madrid, and to what degree we can deem it a success, and reflect on Eintracht Frankfurt’s smart signing of Jonny Burkardt.
We take you deep inside the drama unfolding at Bayern Munich. As the club prepares to launch its opening bid for Nick Woltemade, tensions are rising on all fronts.We break down the internal valuation, the personal terms already agreed, and the looming negotiations with Stuttgart. But it’s not just about money, it's also about influence. Uli Hoeneß and Lothar Matthäus are once again at odds, trading blows over public interference in Bayern’s transfer dealings.Meanwhile, Max Eberl faces the challenge of building for the future under financial pressure, with the Club World Cup offering a welcome revenue boost, and Jamie Bynoe-Gittens slipping away to Chelsea.From exclusive insider quotes to the strategic tension behind the scenes, this episode unpacks the full story around Bayern’s next big move.
Bayern Munich handled the heat in Miami with a composed 2–1 win over Boca Juniors, thanks to another commanding performance from Harry Kane and a decisive winner from Michael Olise. But as qualification is secured, the attention shifts to Bayern’s evolving summer plans, with a winger shortlist that now includes Rafael Leão, Luis Díaz, Jamie Gittens, and Nico Williams. We break down the status of each target, Bayern’s internal thinking, and the competition they face in the market.Elsewhere, Florian Wirtz officially completed a blockbuster move to Liverpool, with Dortmund CEO Watzke stating that he had preferred if Wirtz went to Bayern intstead. Dortmund begin contract talks with Niko Kovac, and Germany’s U21s continue their impressive Euros campaign, led by standout performances from Nick Woltemade and Rocco Reitz.
We dive into Borussia Dortmund’s 0-0 draw with Fluminense and what it reveals about the club’s current identity. With Gregor Kobel's heroics , Julian Brandt wearing the armband, Anton, Groß, Meier assuming leadership roles, and the arrival of Jobe Bellingham, what version of Dortmund will we see?Plus, we celebrate the best American players to ever grace the Bundesliga, from Kasey Keller to Pulisic, and uncover some underrated legends while we're at it.
Jan Åge Fjørtoft and Markus Fjørtoft return after a short break to tackle one of the most polarizing questions in football : Does the Club World Cup really matter, and what does it mean for Bayern Munich? We explore why the tournament could be more significant than it seems and whether Bayern are truly equipped to win it. We also dive into Bayern’s current transfer outlook, including the impact of missing out on key targets like Florian Wirtz and what moves—such as Nico Williams, Rafael Leão, and Barcola—could define the "Max Eberl" era. Finally, we turn to Thomas Müller: should he retire after the Club World Cup? We weigh the pros and cons, and what role Müller could play in the game.
