German Football

DFL in talks with Germany’s Health ministry for potential return of spectators!

The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga is currently in talks with the German Federal Ministry of Health to discuss the requirements and conditions that would allow spectators to return to Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 stadiums. In these talks, the Ministry has stated that systematic compliance with the highest standards of infection …

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Bundesliga & Bundesliga 2 set for September 18 kick-off!

The Executive Committee of the German Football Association (DFB) has approved a new overall schedule for the 2020-21 season. According to this schedule, Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2 will begin the new season on Friday, September 18, 2020. After Matchday 13 for both leagues (December 18-21, 2020) and the second round …

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2019/20 UEFA Europa League quarterfinal & semifinal draws!

The contenders learn what stands between them and the 2019/20 UEFA Europa League trophy. Draws have been held at UEFA headquarters plotting the path for the 16 contenders to the UEFA Europa League final on August 21 in Cologne. Venues, dates and kick-off times will be confirmed as soon as …

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2019/20 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal & semifinal draws!

The 12 remaining 2019/20 UEFA Champions League hopefuls can now plot their paths to the final after the quarterfinal and semifinal draws were held in Nyon on Friday, July 10. Quarterfinal draw 1. Real Madrid (ESP) / Manchester City (ENG) vs Olympique Lyon (FRA) / Juventus FC (ITA) 2. RB …

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RB Leipzig sign Benjamin Henrichs on loan from AS Monaco!

Benjamin Henrichs has joined Bundesliga side RB Leipzig on loan from French Ligue 1 team AS Monaco. The 23-year-old has signed a one-year loan deal, and RB Leipzig have the option to buy him in 2021. Benjamin came through Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s academy and signed his first professional contract in …

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South Korea’s Hee-chan Hwang joins RB Leipzig from Red Bull Salzburg!

RB Leipzig have completed the signing of Hee-chan Hwang from sister club FC Red Bull Salzburg. The 24-year-old South Korean has signed a five-year deal and will wear the number 11. After coming through the Pohang Steelers academy in South Korea, Hee-chan Hwang moved to Austria in 2015. He first …

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rs1tv VIDEO: FC Remscheid holds a special athletic session!

My home town club FC Remscheid is currently active with their pre-season training ahead of the upcoming 2020/21 season. On Saturday, July 4, FCR had a special day of sessions with athletic and fitness coaches, who amongst others work with Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund. Watch my rs1tv interview in German! …

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UMBRO & Werder Bremen launched special Bremen ‘City’ kit!

Werder Bremen closed out their season 2019/20 by making a first appearance in the new ‘City’ kit, which pays homage to the close-knit relationship between the club and its hometown. After a unique and disrupted 2019/20 season, the fans, players and staff alike now look ahead and can take pride …

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DFB presidium approves schedule for the 2020/21 Women’s season in Germany!

The presidium of the German FA – Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) – has approved the overall schedule for the 2020-21 Women’s season at an extraordinary session on Monday, July 6. The top tier of Women’s club football – the FLYERALARM Women’s Bundesliga (FLYERALARM Frauen-Bundesliga) – is scheduled to kick-off its season …

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Audi & Bayern Munich are committed to sustainability!

FC Bayern Munich is committed to sustainability! Last week, FCB executive board chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, executive board member Oliver Kahn and AUDI AG board member for sales and marketing Hildegard Wortmann officially unveiled a plan to construct 38 charging points at the club training ground on Säbener Strasse. These are …

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