1. FSV Mainz 05 will host SC Freiburg at the MEWA ARENA on Sunday night (19:30 CET). Both teams have been in good form recently and are in the top third of the Bundesliga table. There a number of similarities between both sides, but also some stark differences.

The U11s look back on the trip to Japan and the Shonan Bellmare tournament with lots of gratitude and positive memories.

“Union have developed impressively over the last years,” said Heintz. “They haven’t only stabilised themselves in the Bundesliga but also played in Europe. After three-and-a-half years in Freiburg, I’m looking forward to the new challenge to be a part of this club.”

VfL Wolfsburg have added another player to their ranks, with striker Tiago Tomas moving from Sporting CP. The 21-year-old has recently been on loan at VfB Stuttgart and featured for the Swabians as they secured their Bundesliga status in the relegation play-off against Hamburger SV. Tomas has signed a contract with the Wolves until 30 June 2028 and will wear the number 11 shirt.

Man Utd gave up in the end and pursued Casemiro instead. This was an easier deal to pull off as the Real Madrid man was actually open to the move and he has proven to be a sensational addition.

Belgium’s most talented young footballer has been keeping tabs on BVB ever since and has watched with interest as top talents like Ousmane Dembélé and Jadon Sancho took the last big step of their sporting development in Dortmund. That has encouraged him to take this path too. Julien Duranville has been here since January. After recovering from a muscle injury, he is now in the thick of it and has been warmly welcomed.

Felix Agu is on a long road to recovery. His most recent game for Werder Bremen came eight months ago – a 1-0 victory over Hertha BSC at the wohninvest WESERSTADION on 28th October 2022. The 23-year-old is working on his comeback and while he hasn’t set and time frame on his return, Agu has taken a positive and optimistic approach. “It was the right decision to undergo surgery,” said Agu on his course of treatment to the patella tendon injury. “It feels better.”

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At Bayern Munich, that definitely rings true. Defeat Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, or Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga? You only get the adulation of fans worldwide.

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