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Harry Kane scored a hat trick as Bayern Munich defeated VfB Stuttgart 3-0 in the German Cup final to complete a domestic double. The match also saw fan protests and fireworks against the German Football Association. Kane finished the season with an incredible 61 goals across all competitions.

Robert Lewandowski is leaving Barcelona after four seasons and 120 goals, and Chicago Fire head coach Gregg Berhalter has publicly confirmed the club's pursuit of the veteran Polish striker. Talks between the MLS franchise and Lewandowski's representatives have been ongoing since December and have intensified. Beyond the Chicago angle, Lewandowski's potential arrival in MLS raises the tantalising prospect of a Messi-Lewandowski meeting on American soil, a rivalry that defined European football for over a decade now potentially reigniting in the United States.

Chelsea has appointed Xabi Alonso as their new manager on a four-year contract, beginning July 1, 2026. Alonso, lauded for his unbeaten bundesliga and German Cup double with Bayer Leverkusen, faces the challenge of revitalizing the club after a disappointing season and a period of significant spending and recruitment under new ownership.

Canadian star Alphonso Davies remains doubtful for the upcoming home FIFA World Cup after suffering a serious hamstring injury, with FC Bayern Munich set to make the final decision on his participation. Reports suggest Bayern’s medical department will have complete authority over whether the left-back is cleared to join the Canadian national team for the tournament.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s investment in LiveMode has intensified global focus on CazéTV, the YouTube platform set to broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup free-to-air in Brazil. The digital-first broadcaster, led by Casimiro Miguel, has rapidly grown into a major force in sports media, signalling a shift away from traditional TV towards creator-driven, streaming-based football coverage.

For the first time in 72 years, the BBC will not broadcast the Commonwealth Games. Channel 5 will air daily highlights of the Glasgow 2026 event, following TNT Sports securing live rights. This shift reflects the BBC's financial pressures and a strategic pivot towards digital content, while Channel 5 expands its sports offerings.

Despite additional ad breaks being woven into the game, no broadcaster in India or China has shown interest in shelling out the millions that Fifa wants.

João Cancelo is on the brink of a unique European football milestone, with a potential La Liga title at Barcelona set to make him the first player to win four of Europe’s “Big Five” leagues. Having already lifted trophies in Italy, England and Germany, the achievement would surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s cross-league record and underline Cancelo’s unusual, globe-spanning career path.

Takeru Segawa ended his career with a fifth-round stoppage of Rodtang “Iron Man” Jitmuangnon at ONE Samurai 1, claiming the interim flyweight kickboxing world title. The win avenged his 80-second knockout loss a year earlier, capping a 46–5 career. The bout saw Takeru overcome early pressure before dropping and finishing Rodtang in a dramatic reversal.

EA Sports has unveiled the EA FC 26 Team of the Season (TOTS) schedule, commencing April 17, 2026, and concluding May 22. This massive Ultimate Team event celebrates top global players with upgraded cards. The promo kicks off with Serie A, Eredivisie, MLS, and Rest of Europe, followed by other major leagues weekly.

EA Sports is launching the Team of the Season promo for EA FC 26. This event will celebrate top players from the 2025/26 season with upgraded cards. The promo begins on April 24, 2026, with a Warm-Up series starting earlier. Different league squads will be released weekly. Fans can vote for their favorite players online.

Two Mexican forwards, Julián Quiñones and Armando González, are surprisingly outscoring global superstars like Ronaldo and Mbappé in the 2025-26 season. Quiñones leads the Saudi Pro League with 26 goals, while González has netted 24 for Chivas Guadalajara. Despite their prolific club form, neither has yet secured a World Cup spot.

Edmonton Oilers star Leon Draisaitl, sidelined with a lower-body injury, made a surprise visit to Bayern Munich's locker room after their 4-0 win. A devoted fan, Draisaitl's appearance has Oilers supporters hoping for his swift recovery and return for the NHL playoffs, with management seeing his absence as a chance for him to rest and be fresh.

Florian Marliere has bought Premiership Rugby rights in France and will stream matches on Twitch via his Janusport channel. After beIN Sports’ deal ended, fans had no access. Marliere says the move is driven by passion, not profit. His coverage starts with Bath vs Saracens, and it could change how rugby is broadcast in smaller markets.

When the bundesliga became the first big league to return to action after the lockdown, it seemed strange. This was not the football that we have loved, but for the world, this was an important start.

German bundesliga clubs are keeping a close eye on Chinese football with a view to adding some Chinese players to their squads in the future.

The women's bundesliga will restart following the coronavirus stoppage on May 29, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Wednesday following a meeting with the clubs.

Bayern Munich, the defending bundesliga champions, face RB Leipzig in the season opener amidst concerns over squad depth due to key player departures and a major injury to Musiala. Leipzig aims to capitalize on Bayern's uncertainty and make an early statement. The bundesliga matches will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and streamed on Sony Liv.

Bayern Munich have done a great job in showing the strength of the bundesliga but the title race needs to be more competitive to attract international fans, bundesliga CEO Donata Hopfen said on Wednesday.

Arminia Bielefeld secured promotion to the bundesliga next season after rivals Hamburg SV stumbled to a 1-1 draw against VfL Osnabrueck on Tuesday.