The Fussball Podcast

Dortmund have made a decisive structural change, ending their relationship with Sebastian Kehl by "mutual agreement" and bringing in Ole Book from Elversberg. This was not driven by results but by internal leadership tensions, particularly with Lars Ricken, and reflects a broader reset in how the club approaches recruitment and decision-making. At Köln, the dismissal of Lukas Kwasniok highlights a...

Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen both face decisive Champions League second legs this week against Atalanta and Arsenal. Bayern arrive after a dominant first-leg performance but face a major issue ahead of the return match, with all THREE senior goalkeepers potentially unavailable due to injury. Pluss, option 4 is also injured! Leverkusen, meanwhile, have delivered strong performances recently a...

In Bayer Leverkusen vs Bayern Munich, VAR was at the centre of it all. From red cards and dives to disallowed goals, Bayern's frustrations were... significant. Former Germany international Didi Hamann strongly criticised the system, arguing that VAR has taken away the emotional moments that define the game. Markus and Jan discuss, and why Bayern are OUTRAGED. Stuttgart’s win over RB Leipzig me...

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft preview two massive Champions League ties involving German clubs. Can Bayern continue their dominant Champions League record at the Allianz Arena? And can Leverkusen once again trouble English opposition? Vincent Kompany’s Bayern are in strong form, with an 11-point Bundesliga lead, one of the most prolific attacks in Europe led by Harry Kane, and a strong reco...

Who was Bayern's latest debutant, and what impact can Musiala have for the rest of the season? Is Deniz Undav right to respond to Nagelsmann, and are Germany losing key talents to other national teams after Paul Wanner chose Austria, following earlier decisions by Kenan Yıldız, Can Uzun and Ibrahim Maza? Markus and Jan also looks at the rise of Yan Diomande who reached double-digits in Bundesl...

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down a massive Bundesliga weekend, starting with Der Klassiker. Bayern go 11 points clear after a thriller at Signal Iduna Park, Harry Kane keeps stacking milestones, and Joshua Kimmich does it again in Klassiker with a late match-winner. We also talk through the investigative piece that breaks down the power dynamics at play in Dortmund. What now, with t...

Borussia Dortmund were eliminated from Europe after surrendering a two-goal advantage against Atalanta, raising fresh questions about mentality ahead of Der Klassiker. Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft analyse Niko Kovač’s Dortmund project, examine whether the European collapse changes the Bundesliga title narrative, and debate what Dortmund actually want as a club after moving on from Edin Ter...

Vincent Kompany delivered a statement press conference that may define his Bayern tenure, while Harry Kane and Michael Olise continue to chase Bundesliga history. Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down and discuss Bayern’s leadership under Kompany. Plus, is there genuinely a title race after Dortmund’s late equaliser against Leipzig, should Deniz Undav should now be Germany’s first-choice...

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft reflect on Harry Kane reaching 500 career goals and what it means for his legacy. From his Tottenham years and Premier League impact to his Bayern chapter and the way he’s carried expectation as England captain, we break down the arc of his career and why this milestone matters.

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down Matchday 22 of the Bundesliga, focusing on Julian Ryerson’s historic four-assist performance for Borussia Dortmund, Albert Riera’s first win and clean sheet with Eintracht Frankfurt, and Bayern Munich’s controlled victory in Bremen overshadowed by Manuel Neuer’s injury. We also assess Hoffenheim’s record-breaking home form and examine the growing ten...

Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft analyse Bayern’s statement win, Dortmund’s progress one year under Niko Kovač, Albert Riera’s Bundesliga debut, Urs Fischer’s impact at Mainz, and the rest of the round. Bayern Munich reasserted their authority with a dominant 5–1 home win over Hoffenheim, restoring a six-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Borussia Dortmund are firmly back in the title co...

“Bundesliga tax”: real insight or lazy football myth? We put one of the game’s favourite narratives under the microscope. From Kevin De Bruyne to Erling Haaland, Roberto Firmino to Vincent Kompany, some Bundesliga imports didn’t just survive the Premier League — they shaped it. Markus & Jan Åge rank the Top 10 Bundesliga → Premier League transfers of all time. No hype. No full list up front. J...

Is the Bundesliga title race genuinely back on? We break down Bayern’s 2–2 draw away at Hamburg and the referee controversy that followed, before analysing Dortmund’s comeback win over Heidenheim that cuts the gap at the top to six points. We also discuss Albert Riera’s appointment at Eintracht Frankfurt and what we can expect, Hoffenheim’s continued rise under Christian Ilzer, Luka Vušković’s gro...

What's going on at Eintracht Frankfurt? One win in 12 games, five straight matches conceding three goals, out of the European places, and Dino Toppmöller fired. We talk through what’s gone wrong in Frankfurt, why the same problems keep repeating themselves, and what this moment really means for the club. We then turn to the shock of the Bundesliga weekend as Bayern Munich suffer their first league...

Why is this current Bayern team operating at a historic level in the Bundesliga. And who's to blame for the discrepancy? Bayern or their opponents? Jan Åge and Markus Fjørtoft recap Matchday 16 after spending the weekend in Frankfurt, where they watched Eintracht Frankfurt draw 3–3 with Borussia Dortmund live, with Jan also appearing on Doppelpass. The episode begins with the story of the week: Yo...

The Bundesliga returns from the winter break with Bayern Munich clear at the top and Harry Kane leading the league for goals and overall output. Joined by Kevin Hatchard, we review the season so far: Kane’s numbers and influence, Bayern’s domanince, and the impact of 17-year-old Lennart Karl. We also look at Bayer Leverkusen after their early coaching change, Eintracht Frankfurt’s up-and-down seas...

Markus and Jan Åge discuss the standout Turkish players who defined different eras of the Bundesliga. From Nuri Şahin’s early rise to Hakan Çalhanoğlu’s set-piece reputation and the longevity of the Altıntop brothers, they reflect on the names that left a lasting impression on German football.

Bundesliga Matchday 14 produced late drama, red cards, and decisive moments at both ends of the table. Bayern Munich were held to a 2–2 draw at home by bottom club Mainz, with Harry Kane’s late penalty rescuing a point as new coach Urs Fischer oversaw an impressive and resilient performance from his side. Borussia Dortmund dropped points in Freiburg after a Jobe Bellingham red card shifted the mom...

Harry Kane will not activate the €65m release clause in his Bayern contract, as reported by Christian Falk and Sport Bild. Instead, the England captain is fully focused on winning trophies in Munich, with Bayern set to open contract talks later this year. Markus Fjørtoft and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down what this means for Bayern and the Bundesliga, the Premier League links, whether Kane’s future i...

A sharp Champions League Matchday 6 preview focused on the Bundesliga clubs in Europe. Jan and Markus cover Bayern Munich vs Sporting Lisbon, Borussia Dortmund vs Bodø/Glimt, Bayer Leverkusen vs Newcastle United, and Eintracht Frankfurt’s trip to Barcelona. Form, key players, and what each result would mean for their push towards the knockout rounds.

Jan and Markus discuss Mainz appointment of Urs Fischer, Bayern’s statement win in Stuttgart, RB Leipzig’s 6–0 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt (should Eintracht fans be worried?), and Heidenheim’s remarkable survival push. We also touch on Dortmund’s steadying form, St. Pauli’s late equaliser, the Nordderby thriller, and the key takeaways from the DFB-Pokal quarter-final draw.

Uli Hoeneß has delivered another wide-ranging interview, opening debates across German football. Topics include Florian Wirtz and Liverpool, Bayern’s summer transfer strategy, the role of ultras in club governance, the media industry, and the long-term implications for the 50+1 rule. Jan and Markus discuss this, plus Augsburg’s decision to dismiss Sandro Wagner, as well as the battle for "best of...

Bundesliga Matchday 11 delivered goals, drama, and major talking points at both ends of the table. Markus and Jan Åge Fjørtoft break down Bayern’s turnaround against Freiburg, Deniz Undav’s hat-trick in Dortmund, and the growing debate around who should lead Germany’s attack — from Woltemade and Burkardt to Undav and Kleindienst. Plus: Should Lennart Karl go to the World Cup? Leverkusen and Stuttg...

Croatia’s footprint on the Bundesliga is bigger than most people realise. Across multiple generations, Croatian players have shaped title races, redefined positions, and delivered some of the league’s most memorable moments. In this episode, Markus and Jan reveal their Top 5 Croatian players in Bundesliga history — from the record-breaker at Hoffenheim, to Bayern’s big-game machine, to the wingers...

Bayern’s winning streak is over — but nobody behind them made it count. Leipzig were beaten, and Dortmund dropped points in stoppage time. Hoffenheim, meanwhile, continue to climb quietly. Four wins in a row, now including a comeback against Leipzig, have turned them from outsiders into genuine European contenders. Under Christian Ilzer, they’ve built one of the Bundesliga’s most effective and und...