Manuel Veth
@manuelveth.bsky.social
PhD King’s College London | Area Manager North America Transfermarkt | | Host and founder of the Bundesliga Gegenpressing Podcast |
Victoria 🇨🇦 / München 🇩🇪
Victoria 🇨🇦 / München 🇩🇪
What's going on at Schalke 04? A deep dive into one of Germany's most popular clubs with @matt4d.bsky.social and @sbienkowski.bsky.social
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/whats-goin...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/whats-goin...
What's going on at Schalke 04? A deep dive into one of Germany's most popular clubs
On the second bonus show of the week, Manu, Stefan, and Matt link up for a deep dive into Schalke 04.
gegenpressing.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 3:49 AM
What's going on at Schalke 04? A deep dive into one of Germany's most popular clubs with @matt4d.bsky.social and @sbienkowski.bsky.social
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/whats-goin...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/whats-goin...
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Have caught a few Hannover matches this year and this kid has been pure class. Terrifying prospect the rest of the Bundesliga.
Noel Aseko has been a rising star in the 2. Bundesliga. On loan from Bayern at Hannover, expectations are now that the 20-year-old will return to Munich next summer.
Story for Gegenpressing 👇
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
Story for Gegenpressing 👇
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
Why Bayern Munich are excited to bring back Hannover 96 standout Noel Aseko
Noel Aseko has been a rising star in the 2. Bundesliga. On loan from Bayern at Hannover, expectations are now that the 20-year-old will return to Munich next summer.
gegenpressing.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Have caught a few Hannover matches this year and this kid has been pure class. Terrifying prospect the rest of the Bundesliga.
I was told he is playing for just $250,000.
February 12, 2026 at 7:06 PM
I was told he is playing for just $250,000.
Noel Aseko has been a rising star in the 2. Bundesliga. On loan from Bayern at Hannover, expectations are now that the 20-year-old will return to Munich next summer.
Story for Gegenpressing 👇
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
Story for Gegenpressing 👇
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
Why Bayern Munich are excited to bring back Hannover 96 standout Noel Aseko
Noel Aseko has been a rising star in the 2. Bundesliga. On loan from Bayern at Hannover, expectations are now that the 20-year-old will return to Munich next summer.
gegenpressing.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Noel Aseko has been a rising star in the 2. Bundesliga. On loan from Bayern at Hannover, expectations are now that the 20-year-old will return to Munich next summer.
Story for Gegenpressing 👇
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
Story for Gegenpressing 👇
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
James Rodríguez: From Real Madrid to Minnesota - What is behind the Colombian's Odyssey?
Long read for Transfermarkt on James and how he ultimately ended up playing for Minnesota United in Major League Soccer.
www.transfermarkt.us/james-rodrig...
Long read for Transfermarkt on James and how he ultimately ended up playing for Minnesota United in Major League Soccer.
www.transfermarkt.us/james-rodrig...
James Rodríguez: From Real Madrid to Minnesota - What is behind the Colombian's Odyssey?
He is the biggest signing in club history, at least by name recognition. Last week, Minnesota United announced that they have added Colombian superstar James Rodríguez to the squad. The 34-year-old jo...
www.transfermarkt.us
February 12, 2026 at 6:45 PM
James Rodríguez: From Real Madrid to Minnesota - What is behind the Colombian's Odyssey?
Long read for Transfermarkt on James and how he ultimately ended up playing for Minnesota United in Major League Soccer.
www.transfermarkt.us/james-rodrig...
Long read for Transfermarkt on James and how he ultimately ended up playing for Minnesota United in Major League Soccer.
www.transfermarkt.us/james-rodrig...
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Tottenham don't need a saviour. They need a system
A new manager won't be enough to solve the North London club's major issues.
A new manager won't be enough to solve the North London club's major issues.
Tottenham don't need a saviour. They need a system
A new manager won't be enough to solve the North London club's major issues.
sbienkowski.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Tottenham don't need a saviour. They need a system
A new manager won't be enough to solve the North London club's major issues.
A new manager won't be enough to solve the North London club's major issues.
Reposted by Manuel Veth
New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing Pod. @matt4d.bsky.social, @danwighton.bsky.social and I chat:
🏆DFB Pokal roundup show
🐻Bayern Munich see off RB Leipzig
🇧🇷Freiburg ends Hertha final dream
🇩🇪...and much more!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/dfb-pokal-...
🏆DFB Pokal roundup show
🐻Bayern Munich see off RB Leipzig
🇧🇷Freiburg ends Hertha final dream
🇩🇪...and much more!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/dfb-pokal-...
DFB Pokal roundup: Bayern beat Leipzig, Freiburg end Hertha BSC's dream of reaching a final
On the first bonus show of the week, Manu, Dan, and Matt break down the second set of DFB Pokal quarterfinals.
gegenpressing.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:58 AM
New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing Pod. @matt4d.bsky.social, @danwighton.bsky.social and I chat:
🏆DFB Pokal roundup show
🐻Bayern Munich see off RB Leipzig
🇧🇷Freiburg ends Hertha final dream
🇩🇪...and much more!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/dfb-pokal-...
🏆DFB Pokal roundup show
🐻Bayern Munich see off RB Leipzig
🇧🇷Freiburg ends Hertha final dream
🇩🇪...and much more!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/dfb-pokal-...
New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing Pod. @matt4d.bsky.social, @danwighton.bsky.social and I chat:
🏆DFB Pokal roundup show
🐻Bayern Munich see off RB Leipzig
🇧🇷Freiburg ends Hertha final dream
🇩🇪...and much more!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/dfb-pokal-...
🏆DFB Pokal roundup show
🐻Bayern Munich see off RB Leipzig
🇧🇷Freiburg ends Hertha final dream
🇩🇪...and much more!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/dfb-pokal-...
DFB Pokal roundup: Bayern beat Leipzig, Freiburg end Hertha BSC's dream of reaching a final
On the first bonus show of the week, Manu, Dan, and Matt break down the second set of DFB Pokal quarterfinals.
gegenpressing.substack.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:58 AM
New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing Pod. @matt4d.bsky.social, @danwighton.bsky.social and I chat:
🏆DFB Pokal roundup show
🐻Bayern Munich see off RB Leipzig
🇧🇷Freiburg ends Hertha final dream
🇩🇪...and much more!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/dfb-pokal-...
🏆DFB Pokal roundup show
🐻Bayern Munich see off RB Leipzig
🇧🇷Freiburg ends Hertha final dream
🇩🇪...and much more!
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/dfb-pokal-...
A good time to read @sbienkowski.bsky.social's article on Bayern Munich and their uncanny streak of penalties...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
Why Bayern win more penalties than anyone else in the Bundesliga
The Bavarian giants don't need a helping hand from referees to win Bundesliga titles, but that's exactly what they get.
gegenpressing.substack.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:14 PM
A good time to read @sbienkowski.bsky.social's article on Bayern Munich and their uncanny streak of penalties...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
But the rest is spot on I think
February 11, 2026 at 1:46 AM
But the rest is spot on I think
I can’t remember the collar though. Just the colour scheme. I remember thinking at the time it was a bit blah
February 11, 2026 at 12:20 AM
I can’t remember the collar though. Just the colour scheme. I remember thinking at the time it was a bit blah
Augsburg’s Noahkai Banks is perhaps the biggest #USMNT center-back prospect.
But he is also a German citizen and today in our conversation he very much left the door open to switch his allegiance to the DFB.
For more read my latest on Transfermarkt
www.transfermarkt.us/noahkai-bank...
But he is also a German citizen and today in our conversation he very much left the door open to switch his allegiance to the DFB.
For more read my latest on Transfermarkt
www.transfermarkt.us/noahkai-bank...
Noahkai Banks: USMNT prospect on dream of playing for Barca and potential Germany switch
Noahkai Banks has been a rising star for Bundesliga side FC Augsburg this season. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a German mother and an American father, Banks spent time in Washington, D.C., before movi...
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February 11, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Augsburg’s Noahkai Banks is perhaps the biggest #USMNT center-back prospect.
But he is also a German citizen and today in our conversation he very much left the door open to switch his allegiance to the DFB.
For more read my latest on Transfermarkt
www.transfermarkt.us/noahkai-bank...
But he is also a German citizen and today in our conversation he very much left the door open to switch his allegiance to the DFB.
For more read my latest on Transfermarkt
www.transfermarkt.us/noahkai-bank...
This is the replica but what I have seen more or less looks like this
February 11, 2026 at 12:02 AM
This is the replica but what I have seen more or less looks like this
Having seen it, this is pretty much it
February 10, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Having seen it, this is pretty much it
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Bayern Munich don't need any help winning titles... but they often get exactly that from referees in the Bundesliga
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
Why Bayern win more penalties than anyone else in the Bundesliga
The Bavarian giants don't need a helping hand from referees to win Bundesliga titles, but that's exactly what they get.
gegenpressing.substack.com
February 10, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Bayern Munich don't need any help winning titles... but they often get exactly that from referees in the Bundesliga
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
gegenpressing.substack.com/p/why-bayern...
Done deal ✅
Lukas MacNaughton set to join St. Louis CITY SC. Details below for Transfermarkt.
www.transfermarkt.us/lukas-macnau...
www.transfermarkt.us/lukas-macnau...
February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Done deal ✅
The latest #Bundesliga Monday Bulletin is out! @sbienkowski.bsky.social, @matt4d.bsky.social, @danwighton.bsky.social and I on:
⚔️Union Berlin stadium renovations
🤡Mainz under Urs Fischer
🦅Riera makes Frankfurt debut
🐺Wolfsburg turnaround imminent
🇧🇦Dzeko not enough for Schalke?
🇩🇪…and more!
⚔️Union Berlin stadium renovations
🤡Mainz under Urs Fischer
🦅Riera makes Frankfurt debut
🐺Wolfsburg turnaround imminent
🇧🇦Dzeko not enough for Schalke?
🇩🇪…and more!
Monday Bulletin: Union Berlin get a new stadium, Wolfsburg ready to bounce back, Riera debut, Džeko not enough and more!
Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the Gegenpressing Monday Bulletin. This newsletter hopes to provide a vital source of information for any serious Bundesliga fan, as we round up some of the ...
gegenpressing.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
The latest #Bundesliga Monday Bulletin is out! @sbienkowski.bsky.social, @matt4d.bsky.social, @danwighton.bsky.social and I on:
⚔️Union Berlin stadium renovations
🤡Mainz under Urs Fischer
🦅Riera makes Frankfurt debut
🐺Wolfsburg turnaround imminent
🇧🇦Dzeko not enough for Schalke?
🇩🇪…and more!
⚔️Union Berlin stadium renovations
🤡Mainz under Urs Fischer
🦅Riera makes Frankfurt debut
🐺Wolfsburg turnaround imminent
🇧🇦Dzeko not enough for Schalke?
🇩🇪…and more!
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Luka Vuskovic is Tottenham’s biggest prospect, but it’s not clear when he’ll actually play for them.
On a complex situation, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
On a complex situation, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
Luka Vuskovic: Tottenham’s hottest prospect, but when will he actually play for them?
A simple development move has, in effect, become an advertorial for a player that Spurs would presumably like to keep and build around
www.nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Luka Vuskovic is Tottenham’s biggest prospect, but it’s not clear when he’ll actually play for them.
On a complex situation, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
On a complex situation, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/703...
New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing Pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat:
⏬Relegation battle heats up
🤡Mainz on the rise
🐝Somehow BVB keep winning
🐻Referee controversy at Bayern vs Hoffenheim
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI3W...
⏬Relegation battle heats up
🤡Mainz on the rise
🐝Somehow BVB keep winning
🐻Referee controversy at Bayern vs Hoffenheim
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI3W...
Controversy in Bayern win over Hoffenheim, Dortmund somehow squeeze past Wolfsburg
YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast
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February 9, 2026 at 8:24 PM
New #Bundesliga Gegenpressing Pod. @sbienkowski.bsky.social and I chat:
⏬Relegation battle heats up
🤡Mainz on the rise
🐝Somehow BVB keep winning
🐻Referee controversy at Bayern vs Hoffenheim
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI3W...
⏬Relegation battle heats up
🤡Mainz on the rise
🐝Somehow BVB keep winning
🐻Referee controversy at Bayern vs Hoffenheim
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI3W...
At least one was scouted this weekend ;)
February 9, 2026 at 8:22 PM
At least one was scouted this weekend ;)
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New Gegenpressing podcast!
* Fischer’s Mainz causing chaos at the bottom of the table
* Controversy in Bayern’s win over Hoffenheim
* Dortmund somehow find a way to win (again) against Wolfsburg
With @manuelveth.bsky.social
youtu.be/JI3WPVP_K6s?...
* Fischer’s Mainz causing chaos at the bottom of the table
* Controversy in Bayern’s win over Hoffenheim
* Dortmund somehow find a way to win (again) against Wolfsburg
With @manuelveth.bsky.social
youtu.be/JI3WPVP_K6s?...
Controversy in Bayern win over Hoffenheim, Dortmund somehow squeeze past Wolfsburg
YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast
youtu.be
February 9, 2026 at 7:52 PM
New Gegenpressing podcast!
* Fischer’s Mainz causing chaos at the bottom of the table
* Controversy in Bayern’s win over Hoffenheim
* Dortmund somehow find a way to win (again) against Wolfsburg
With @manuelveth.bsky.social
youtu.be/JI3WPVP_K6s?...
* Fischer’s Mainz causing chaos at the bottom of the table
* Controversy in Bayern’s win over Hoffenheim
* Dortmund somehow find a way to win (again) against Wolfsburg
With @manuelveth.bsky.social
youtu.be/JI3WPVP_K6s?...
Lukas MacNaughton set to join St. Louis CITY SC. Details below for Transfermarkt.
www.transfermarkt.us/lukas-macnau...
www.transfermarkt.us/lukas-macnau...
February 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Lukas MacNaughton set to join St. Louis CITY SC. Details below for Transfermarkt.
www.transfermarkt.us/lukas-macnau...
www.transfermarkt.us/lukas-macnau...
More to follow on Transfermarkt!
February 9, 2026 at 7:01 PM
More to follow on Transfermarkt!
Sources 🚨 #CanMNT center-back Lukas MacNaughton has impressed on trial at St. Louis City SC over the last few days.
MacNaughton is a free agent, and his addition is expected to be announced soon. St. Louis CITY SC is the fourth MLS club for the Pacific FC product. #AllForCity
MacNaughton is a free agent, and his addition is expected to be announced soon. St. Louis CITY SC is the fourth MLS club for the Pacific FC product. #AllForCity
February 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Sources 🚨 #CanMNT center-back Lukas MacNaughton has impressed on trial at St. Louis City SC over the last few days.
MacNaughton is a free agent, and his addition is expected to be announced soon. St. Louis CITY SC is the fourth MLS club for the Pacific FC product. #AllForCity
MacNaughton is a free agent, and his addition is expected to be announced soon. St. Louis CITY SC is the fourth MLS club for the Pacific FC product. #AllForCity