Major European football made its cautious return on Saturday as Germany’s Bundesliga became the first of the big five leagues to resume during the coronavirus pandemic, but amid strange new conventions there were the familiar sights of a dominant Borussia Dortmund performance and VAR controversy.
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Farke’s up for Rupp as midfielder joins Norwich
Norwich have completed the signing of Lukas Rupp from Hoffenheim for an undisclosed fee.
Hoffenheim stun Dortmund with late double
Late goals from Sargis Adamyan and Andrej Kramaric saw Hoffenheim come from behind to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim ease to victory over rock-bottom Paderborn
Hoffenheim secured a fourth straight league win as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over rock-bottom Paderborn in the Bundesliga.
Kovac believes Bayern deserved their defeat to Hoffenheim
Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac admitted that his side deserved to lose as they suffered their first defeat of the Bundesliga season against Hoffenheim.
Hoffenheim hurt Bayern Munich with victory in Bavaria
Bayern Munich suffered their first Bundesliga loss of the season as they were defeated 2-1 by Hoffenheim.
Bayern Munich can’t get complacent after thrashing Tottenham, warns Niko Kovac
Niko Kovac has warned his Bayern Munich players not to get carried away after their extraordinary rout of Tottenham on Tuesday.
British players who have moved to the Bundesliga
Chelsea teenager Ethan Ampadu’s loan to RB Leipzig is the latest in a number of moves British players have made to the Bundesliga.
Hoffenheim confirm Joelinton is in talks with a Premier League club
German club Hoffenheim have confirmed striker Joelinton is in “concrete negotiations” with a Premier League club amid speculation that he is about to become Newcastle’s first summer signing.
British players who have moved to the Bundesliga
Everton defender Jonjoe Kenny’s impending loan to Schalke is the latest in a number of moves British players have made to the Bundesliga.
Ishak Belfodil helps Hoffenheim close in on European places
Ishak Belfodil’s brace powered Hoffenheim to a 4-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen on Friday night as they closed the gap on the European places in the Bundesliga.
Reiss Nelson reflects on German education as Hoffenheim loan deal nears the end
Reiss Nelson’s German mission is coming to an end and the Arsenal youngster feels he has grown up.
Bayern boss Niko Kovac hails ‘sensational’ first-half during Hoffenheim win
Niko Kovac was full of praise for his side’s “sensational” first-half performance as they closed the gap with table-toppers Borussia Dortmund to three points following a 3-1 win at Hoffenheim.
Bayern Munich keep the pressure on Borussia Dortmund with defeat of Hoffenheim
Bayern Munich closed the gap at the top of the Bundesliga to three points after beating Hoffenheim 3-1 at the Rhein-Neckar Arena.
Niko Kovac urges Bayern Munich to keep momentum going
Bayern Munich will hope to cut the gap to Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund as their season resumes at Hoffenheim on Friday.
Guardiola praises City team for coming through tough test in Champions League
Pep Guardiola felt his Manchester City team had come through a stern test as they secured top spot in their Champions League group on Wednesday.
Guardiola urges depleted squad to focus on securing top spot
Pep Guardiola is taking nothing for granted as Manchester City prepare to round off their campaign in Champions League Group F against already-eliminated Hoffenheim.
Guardiola refuses to criticise referee for fear of another touchline ban
Pep Guardiola refused to talk about the officials, despite showing frustration with some decisions during Manchester City’s last-gasp Champions League victory at Hoffenheim.
Late David Silva strike hands Manchester City Champions League win at Hoffenheim
David Silva struck a late winner as Manchester City finally got their Champions League campaign up and running with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Hoffenheim.
Hoffenheim have enjoyed meteoric rise to the big time
Manchester City travel to face Hoffenheim for the first time in the Champions League this week.