Arminia Bielefeld

The draw for the opening round of Germany's premier cup competition takes place on Saturday, setting the stage for another edition of the tournament that saw Bayern Munich claim their 21st title last season.

Oliver Kirch has been named the new head coach of Arminia Bielefeld, succeeding Mitch Kniat and marking his return to the club where he previously played. Kirch will begin his tenure for the upcoming 2026/27 campaign, aiming to stabilize the team in the 2. Bundesliga.

Tottenham Hotspur is reportedly in pursuit of Hertha Berlin's 16-year-old midfield talent Kennet Eichhorn, facing significant competition from several top European clubs for his signature. The young German, likened to Toni Kroos, is expected to depart Hertha this summer.