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 🇩🇪
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
www.youtube.com
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...
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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...
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
I will drink their tears all night…
February 9, 2026 at 5:08 AM
I will drink their tears all night…
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Thank you Jets, Panthers, Vikings and 49ers to give us Sam Darnold and a Super Bowl.
February 9, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Thank you Jets, Panthers, Vikings and 49ers to give us Sam Darnold and a Super Bowl.
I love the Hawks. But the NFL must have the most deflating trophy presentation in all of sports…
February 9, 2026 at 3:41 AM
I love the Hawks. But the NFL must have the most deflating trophy presentation in all of sports…
Go Hawks
a seahawks flag is waving in the wind on a black background
ALT: a seahawks flag is waving in the wind on a black background
media.tenor.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:25 AM
Go Hawks
Tick tock, tick tock!
February 9, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Tick tock, tick tock!
I think after all that complaining by Bayern post HSV, Hoffenheim just never had a chance today.
Both penalties are a travesty. Even worse, this is all happening in front of a global audience.
It’s a terrible look for refereeing and German football.
Both penalties are a travesty. Even worse, this is all happening in front of a global audience.
It’s a terrible look for refereeing and German football.
Well can turn that game off. Atrocious red card and penalty decision.
Game gone…
Game gone…
February 8, 2026 at 5:25 PM
I think after all that complaining by Bayern post HSV, Hoffenheim just never had a chance today.
Both penalties are a travesty. Even worse, this is all happening in front of a global audience.
It’s a terrible look for refereeing and German football.
Both penalties are a travesty. Even worse, this is all happening in front of a global audience.
It’s a terrible look for refereeing and German football.
Well can turn that game off. Atrocious red card and penalty decision.
Game gone…
Game gone…
February 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Well can turn that game off. Atrocious red card and penalty decision.
Game gone…
Game gone…
I might have to put the Coachella Valley Invitational on my yearly rotation.
Incredible event.
Incredible event.
February 8, 2026 at 12:49 AM
I might have to put the Coachella Valley Invitational on my yearly rotation.
Incredible event.
Incredible event.
Former Man Utd LEGEND in da house!
February 7, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Former Man Utd LEGEND in da house!
Alright! Off to this madness next.
February 7, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Alright! Off to this madness next.
It is astonishing how Dortmund have stumbled back into this title race.
The difference today was Amoura incapable of scoring. But Dortmund won’t care, they are now within three points.
Also Bayern have shown some real weaknesses in the second half.
Despite all that, still a long shot for BVB.
The difference today was Amoura incapable of scoring. But Dortmund won’t care, they are now within three points.
Also Bayern have shown some real weaknesses in the second half.
Despite all that, still a long shot for BVB.
February 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
It is astonishing how Dortmund have stumbled back into this title race.
The difference today was Amoura incapable of scoring. But Dortmund won’t care, they are now within three points.
Also Bayern have shown some real weaknesses in the second half.
Despite all that, still a long shot for BVB.
The difference today was Amoura incapable of scoring. But Dortmund won’t care, they are now within three points.
Also Bayern have shown some real weaknesses in the second half.
Despite all that, still a long shot for BVB.
I have had MLS executives tell me they have turned down offers from Brazil because teams that have done business down there in the past haven’t been paid.
This is just one example.
This is just one example.
Atlanta United has reached a settlement w/Botofogo on the transfer of Thiago Almada. Though it sounds less like a settlement and more like total victory. #ATLUTD.
Atlanta's statement says, "Botafogo will pay the full transfer fee, plus interest, under the terms of this settlement."
Atlanta's statement says, "Botafogo will pay the full transfer fee, plus interest, under the terms of this settlement."
February 6, 2026 at 11:50 PM
I have had MLS executives tell me they have turned down offers from Brazil because teams that have done business down there in the past haven’t been paid.
This is just one example.
This is just one example.
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Atlanta United has reached a settlement w/Botofogo on the transfer of Thiago Almada. Though it sounds less like a settlement and more like total victory. #ATLUTD.
Atlanta's statement says, "Botafogo will pay the full transfer fee, plus interest, under the terms of this settlement."
Atlanta's statement says, "Botafogo will pay the full transfer fee, plus interest, under the terms of this settlement."
February 6, 2026 at 10:42 PM
Atlanta United has reached a settlement w/Botofogo on the transfer of Thiago Almada. Though it sounds less like a settlement and more like total victory. #ATLUTD.
Atlanta's statement says, "Botafogo will pay the full transfer fee, plus interest, under the terms of this settlement."
Atlanta's statement says, "Botafogo will pay the full transfer fee, plus interest, under the terms of this settlement."
This happened while I was on my way from Vancouver Island to the Coachella Valley Invitational, so I couldn't post it earlier.
But here are my 50 cents on James Rodríguez heading to the cold state of Minnesota.
www.transfermarkt.us/james-rodrig...
But here are my 50 cents on James Rodríguez heading to the cold state of Minnesota.
www.transfermarkt.us/james-rodrig...
James Rodríguez completes move to Minnesota United - Seventh club since 2020
Minnesota United are in advanced talks to sign James Rodríguez. Transfermarkt can confirm an initial report by Colombian transfer specialist Pipe Sierra and The Athletic that the two camps are in talk...
www.transfermarkt.us
February 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
This happened while I was on my way from Vancouver Island to the Coachella Valley Invitational, so I couldn't post it earlier.
But here are my 50 cents on James Rodríguez heading to the cold state of Minnesota.
www.transfermarkt.us/james-rodrig...
But here are my 50 cents on James Rodríguez heading to the cold state of Minnesota.
www.transfermarkt.us/james-rodrig...
My latest installment of Five Games to Watch in Germany this weekend:
🐴The sort of Rheinderby
⛵Northern Derby in 2. Bundesliga
⚡Energie Cottbus against 'team of the hour'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BBH...
🐴The sort of Rheinderby
⛵Northern Derby in 2. Bundesliga
⚡Energie Cottbus against 'team of the hour'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BBH...
Three Games to Watch in Germany: Rheinderby, Sort of Nordderby & Cottbus against 'team of the hour'
YouTube video by The Gegenpressing Podcast
www.youtube.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:52 PM
My latest installment of Five Games to Watch in Germany this weekend:
🐴The sort of Rheinderby
⛵Northern Derby in 2. Bundesliga
⚡Energie Cottbus against 'team of the hour'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BBH...
🐴The sort of Rheinderby
⛵Northern Derby in 2. Bundesliga
⚡Energie Cottbus against 'team of the hour'
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BBH...
This is the sort of investigative journalism we need.
February 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
This is the sort of investigative journalism we need.
They are totally watching cat videos
🚨 Hansi Flick on Deco: “I’m very happy with this situation. We trust and believe in ourselves. We’re looking for the same players”. "We have the same philosophy, and it allows us to work, which is the most important thing. I’ve never had anything like this”.
February 6, 2026 at 3:38 PM
They are totally watching cat videos