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.
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.How Aston Villa hijacked Newcastle's move for Johan Manzambi
Dominant Villa cruise past Freiburg to Europa League titleAston Villa cruised to their first trophy in 30 years in a dominant 3-0 win over SC Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday night in Istanbul.
Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa: Unai Emery delivers again as John McGinn and Co. cruise to Europa League triumphForty-four years after beating Bayern Munich to lift the European Cup, Aston Villa have triumphed on the continent once more, and they have Unai Emery to thank for it.
Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa: Latest updates as Unai Emery's side lift Europa League - as it happenedUnai Emery's Aston Villa won the Europa League on Wednesday night with a 3-0 victory over Freiburg.
Aston Villa vs Freiburg in Europa League Final: TV channel, kick-off time, live stream, referee, injury and team newsAll you need to know ahead of the 2026 Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg.
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.
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.
Weekend predictions: Arsenal take on Chelsea in a London derby, can PSG bounce back?Arsenal host Chelsea in a heavyweight clash this early in the Premier League, while teams such as PSG and Napoli are on the ropes in their respective title races.Stories ESPN tags with Schalke or Freiburg. Each opens on ESPN.