Bayern Munich fail to score Bundesliga goal for first time in 18 monthsBayern Munich failed to score in the Bundesliga for the first time in more than 18 months as they were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Schalke.
Edin Džeko to retire from Bosnia-Herzegovina international dutyEdin Dzeko will play a 152nd and final match for Bosnia-Herzegovina next month before ending his 19-year international career.
Okon-Engstler wins in Bundesliga debut on banner day for Socceroos in EuropeMidfielder Paul Okon-Engstler has started in his Bundesliga debut as a plethora of Socceroos stars made their mark in Europe on Saturday.
Schalke 0-3 Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé nets, Yan Diomande debuts, as Jose Mourinho stays unbeatenKylian Mbappé, Dean Huijsen and Carlos Espí scored as Real Madrid beat Schalke 3-0 in the LaLiga team's final preseason friendly on Sunday.
Veteran striker Edin Džeko, 40, signs new one-year deal at SchalkeEdin Džeko, at the age of 40, has signed a new contract with Schalke and will be playing in the Bundesliga next season.
Brentford bid £40 million for Said El Mala - sourcesBrentford are looking to add a second summer signing having tabled a bid for FC Cologne star winger Said El Mala, sources have told ESPN.
Transfer rumors, news: El Mala to make move to Brentford?Brentford are looking to sign one of the best young talents in the Bundesliga. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea eye move for Cologne's El MalaChelsea are looking to land FC Cologne winger Said El Mala next season. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Edin Dzeko leads Schalke to Bundesliga promotion at 40 years oldEdin Dzeko returned in time for the celebrations as seven-time German champion Schalke sealed their return to the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win over Fortuna Düsseldorf on Saturday.
Transfer rumors, news: Chelsea linked with move for El MalaChelsea are reportedly lining up a move to sign FC Cologne forward Said El Mala. Transfer Talk has the latest.
Edin Dzeko, 39, eyes World Cup in return to Germany with SchalkeEdin Dzeko has returned to Germany where he hopes to play more to help Bosnia and Herzegovina earn a World Cup ticket.
The world's most weird and wonderful soccer kits of 2026-27Some soccer kits are just too remarkable to not be seen. Here are some of the season's wildest ones from around the world that demand to be shared.Stories ESPN tags with Schalke or Cologne. Each opens on ESPN.