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1. FC Kaiserslautern is bracing for a significant squad rebuild as longtime players and promotion heroes Daniel Hanslik and Kenny Prince Redondo are poised to depart.
VfB Stuttgart have shared first details for the DFB-Pokal final against FC Bayern, including a Berlin fan festival, jersey choice and locker room allocation. The build-up to the big match intensifies.
Following their Bundesliga survival, Mainz 05 have confirmed automatic contract extensions for Danny da Costa, Sheraldo Becker, and Silas, keeping them at the club until the 2026/27 season.
The DFB has suspended VfB Stuttgart captain Atakan Karazor for the remainder of the Bundesliga season after his red card against Hoffenheim. Stuttgart now faces its Champions League qualification campaign without its leader.
The Finaltag der Amateure on May 23 may not see all 21 regional cup finals on the same day, as 3. Liga relegation playoffs clash. A tricky situation in Bavaria adds uncertainty.
VfL Wolfsburg part ways with managing director Peter Christiansen by mutual agreement, ending a contentious chapter. Attention turns to Sebastian Schindzielorz.
Despite a severe downturn and slipping away from European qualification, Eintracht Frankfurt has decided to keep coach Albert Riera in charge for the upcoming match against Dortmund.
The 2026 Finaltag der Amateure is scheduled for May 23, as amateur clubs across Germany battle for Verbandspokal glory and qualification for the DFB-Pokal, providing a stage for potential cup fairytales.
Schalke sporting director Frank Baumann says there is no deadline for the potential signing of Edin Dzeko, while also indicating a shift in the situation regarding forward Moussa Sylla. Get the latest from kicker.
With the DFB-Pokal final between FC Bayern and VfB Stuttgart set, fans face a scramble for tickets after the DFB and Bayern closed their application windows. VfB fans must act quickly due to stadium relocation requirements.
Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth expressed his delight and refused to comment on the controversial disallowed goal after his team edged Freiburg to reach the DFB-Pokal final in a tense encounter.
SC Freiburg's dream of reaching the DFB-Pokal final was dashed, but anger lingers after a controversial referee decision denied them a second goal. Captain Julian Schuster and players voice their frustration.
With Bayern Munich and VfB Stuttgart advancing to the DFB-Pokal final, the Bundesliga's seventh-placed team is guaranteed European football next season. Here's what it means for the league race and Stuttgart's double chance.
SC Freiburg defender Christian Günter strongly criticized the referee's decision to disallow a goal against his team, calling the call incomprehensible and threatening to end his career if such actions are deemed fouls.
FC Barcelona has completed the signing of Chilean midfielder Arturo Vidal from Bayern Munich on a three-year deal, adding experience and energy to their squad for the upcoming season.