VfL Bochum 1848 has been handed several fines by the DFB Sports Court in various single-judge...

Jeffrey Gouweleeuw: “Against Bayern, you can’t defend everything, but five goals conceded is obviously too many. We started the game really well and went into the lead, but then we conceded two annoying goals from set pieces. However we didn’t give up and the second half in particular was very positive, we can build on that.”

Count Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann into that category.

As questions were asked about his trust in his squad, Sandro Schwarz raised the tone of his voice and gesticulated passionately in the air in front of him to emphasise what he was saying. “Everyone has to be clear: These are our boys, this is our team! They have given everything and proven often enough that they are able to deal with adversity, play our style of football and successfully compete in games. We have the responsibility to show that side of us again,” said the 44-year-old in the press conference ahead of the away game on Saturday against Eintracht Frankfurt (04.02.23, 15:30 CET). Benjamin Weber also took his place alongside the coach at a press conference for the first time. The new Hertha sporting director spoke about the transfer window which has just closed. “I am pleased. We were clear that we would only make a move if we were 100% convinced by it.” The focus now turns to the clash in Frankfurt. herthabsc.com has summarised the key points as Schwarz and Weber spoke about…

Oliver Baumann: “We need to keep our heads up. The game was good, we were solid...

RB Leipzig defeat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the DFB-Pokal quarterfinals | Timo Werner scores early opener | Willi Orbán doubles the lead in the final seconds

FSV Mainz played their first friendly of the summer on Saturday afternoon and gave the amateur side 1. FC Kiedrich an experience they will never forget. Bo Svensson’s side came away 21-0 winners against their partner club. New signings Anthony Caci and Maxim Leitsch made their debuts for the Zerofivers.

The German Football Association has scheduled the DFB Cup semi-final between VfB and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Mercedes-Benz Arena for Wednesday 3 May, kicking off at 20:45 CEST.

1. FC Union Berlin are on the road on Monday August 1 for the first round...

Left-back Jerome Roussillon has left VfL Wolfsburg and signed for Bundesliga rivals 1. FC Union Berlin with immediate effect. The 30-year-old Frenchman, who joined the Wolves from Montpellier HSC in summer 2018, made 107 Bundesliga appearances in four and a half years with the Green-and-Whites (five goals), along with a further 21 outings in the Champions League, Europa League and DFB Cup.