Anyway, let’s look at the best performers in club football in the lead-up to this international break.

Early red card for Mats Hummels | Own goal gives Leipzig the lead before Süle equaliser | Baumgartner and Poulsen fire RBL to victory

Parallel to her athletic career, Zietz studied sports science and management at the University of Potsdam, which enabled her to start her professional career at AOK as her playing career came to an end. Now she is returning to football, bringing her considerable expertise and experience to an ambitious Union.

Bellingham is expected to secure himself a major transfer away from Dortmund this summer. He is under contract until 2025 so the German side are able to demand a huge fee for their prized asset.

“Felix Nmecha is a fast, technically adept and physically strong player who will enhance our midfield both offensively and defensively with his profile. He had a sterling education at Manchester City and played his way into the limelight at Wolfsburg last season,” said BVB sporting director Sebastian Kehl, adding: “We’re delighted to have won another Germany international over and are convinced that Felix’s development is a long way from over.” 

Foals beaten 3-1 at Union Berlin Borussia lost 3-1 at Union Berlin on Matchday 14 of...

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Head coach Marco Rose, Christoph Baumgartner, Xaver Schlager and Yussuf Poulsen speak about the 3-2 victory in Dortmund