Germany

USMNT star Christian Pulisic explains quality he shares with Lionel Messi as AC Milan forward reveals his childhood heroes – with fellow American making that list

USMNT star Christian Pulisic has explained the quality that he shares with Argentine GOAT Lionel Messi. The United States international occupies a similar area of the field to eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi, with coaches and team-mates often looking to them for attacking inspiration. Pulisic has embraced that role down the years and believes that he has learned - much like an all-time great - how best to impact proceedings.

'Dangerous atmosphere' – Tension between Jude Bellingham's parents piling pressure on Jobe at Dortmund and causing new signing to feel 'massively insecure'

Jobe Bellingham is reportedly struggling to settle at Borussia Dortmund amid growing family tension, with German media claiming a "dangerously tense atmosphere" between his parents has left the young midfielder feeling "massively insecure". The situation comes as pressure mounts on the 20-year-old to step out of the shadow of his brother and Real Madrid superstar Jude.

Lay off Benjamin Sesko! Man Utd's new £74m striker is facing an impossible job in Ruben Amorim's baffling system

"He has great potential. He's really smart, a guy who's always thinking," Ruben Amorim said after Benjamin Sesko's £74 million ($101m) switch to Manchester United from RB Leipzig at the start of August. "He can play a different type of football. He is going to feel that the Premier League is aggressive. He is going to learn. But Ben can be a striker for United for a lot of years; that's why we paid so much money to have a striker who will have his history in our club."

Owen Hargreaves urges re-think on Florian Wirtz, telling boss Arne Slot to ‘get the right balance’ after mega-money signing struggles to discover form for Liverpool

Former Bayern Munich and Manchester United midfielder Hargreaves has weighed-in on the debate surrounding Wirtz’s struggles since joining the Reds in the summer. Wirtz has failed recreate the stunning form he showed for Bayer Leverkusen and Hargreaves believes Liverpool are now unbalanced as boss Arne Slot tries to find his best system.

'Party on!' – Thomas Muller gets 'a sweet treat' and dances for joy in celebration of 300 goals and his first trophy with Vancouver Whitecaps

Thomas Muller marked his 300th career goal and lifted his first trophy with the Vancouver Whitecaps in trademark fashion. The German legend scored and assisted in a 4-2 win over Vancouver FC to seal a fourth straight Canadian Championship, before celebrating with a dance and cake as the club’s official Instagram hailed him “Mr 300”.

'He definitely sets the standard' – Manuel Neuer still among top three in the world as Bayern Munich legend earns 'world-class' praise from rival goalkeeper

Bayern Munich legend Manuel Neuer has been hailed as one of the world's top three goalkeepers by his national team successor, Oliver Baumann. The Hoffenheim star, who is currently Germany's No.1, dismissed talk of a national team return for Neuer but praised the 39-year-old's enduring 'world-class' standard and down-to-earth personality.

Rodri's replacement? Man City & Man Utd 'absolutely' approached Bayern Munich star over summer transfer with Pep Guardiola putting him 'even higher' on his list of targets

Bayern Munich's defensive midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has garnered attention from top European clubs. This includes heavy interest from Manchester City, where he is rated highly, and also city rivals Manchester United as they look to enhance their squad amid their ongoing struggles under Ruben Amorim.

Manuel Neuer won't be stopped! Bayern Munich goalkeeper leaning towards contract extension despite retirement expectations

Manuel Neuer is leaning towards extending his stay at Bayern Munich despite expectations he could retire in 2026. The 39-year-old goalkeeper, who has been the Bavarians’ No.1 since 2011, is still producing at the top level and has already kept three clean sheets this season. His decision could shape Bayern’s future plans between the posts.