Seb Stafford-Bloor
@sebsb.bsky.social
German Football correspondent, The Athletic.
Edin Dzeko is back, Bayern were beaten, the debate about Manuel Neuer's succession has returned and there are pyrotechnics everywhere.
The Bundesliga briefing, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
The Bundesliga briefing, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Bundesliga Briefing: Dortmund resurgent, Edin Dzeko returns, and Bayern finally defeated
Vincent Kompany's champions had not lost a game in Germany for 10 months but visitors Augsburg brought that run to an end
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Edin Dzeko is back, Bayern were beaten, the debate about Manuel Neuer's succession has returned and there are pyrotechnics everywhere.
The Bundesliga briefing, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
The Bundesliga briefing, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
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Oke Göttlich's call for a discussion about a World Cup boycott has caused a lot of noise — in Germany and well beyond.
But he's doubling down in response and I spoke to him, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
But he's doubling down in response and I spoke to him, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
January 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Oke Göttlich's call for a discussion about a World Cup boycott has caused a lot of noise — in Germany and well beyond.
But he's doubling down in response and I spoke to him, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
But he's doubling down in response and I spoke to him, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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Bumper revenues in Germany as Bundesliga clubs see collective rises in all three income streams
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Bundesliga announces record combined revenues of €6.33billion
It represented a 7.9 per cent increase on the €5.87bn made during the previous season, which itself was a record.
www.nytimes.com
January 27, 2026 at 9:05 AM
Bumper revenues in Germany as Bundesliga clubs see collective rises in all three income streams
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
w/ @sebsb.bsky.social
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Oke Göttlich's call for a discussion about a World Cup boycott has caused a lot of noise — in Germany and well beyond.
But he's doubling down in response and I spoke to him, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
But he's doubling down in response and I spoke to him, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
January 27, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Oke Göttlich's call for a discussion about a World Cup boycott has caused a lot of noise — in Germany and well beyond.
But he's doubling down in response and I spoke to him, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
But he's doubling down in response and I spoke to him, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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🇪🇺 EURO POD!🇪🇺
18 games? All at once? That's child's play 🏆🍿
@acjimbo.bsky.social, @tomwfootball.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social, @polballus.bsky.social & @jameshorncastle.bsky.social look ahead MD8 in the Champions League. Plus a whistle stop around the weekend's action in 🇫🇷,🇩🇪,🇪🇸&🇮🇹!
pod.fo/e/3815e3
18 games? All at once? That's child's play 🏆🍿
@acjimbo.bsky.social, @tomwfootball.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social, @polballus.bsky.social & @jameshorncastle.bsky.social look ahead MD8 in the Champions League. Plus a whistle stop around the weekend's action in 🇫🇷,🇩🇪,🇪🇸&🇮🇹!
pod.fo/e/3815e3
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: Champions League bonanza, Bayern’s first loss + Mbappe’s Panenka
Jimbo is joined by James Horncastle, Pol Ballus, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams to discuss the latest European football.The Champions League reaches it's final game showdown with all 36 teams ...
pod.fo
January 27, 2026 at 7:18 AM
🇪🇺 EURO POD!🇪🇺
18 games? All at once? That's child's play 🏆🍿
@acjimbo.bsky.social, @tomwfootball.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social, @polballus.bsky.social & @jameshorncastle.bsky.social look ahead MD8 in the Champions League. Plus a whistle stop around the weekend's action in 🇫🇷,🇩🇪,🇪🇸&🇮🇹!
pod.fo/e/3815e3
18 games? All at once? That's child's play 🏆🍿
@acjimbo.bsky.social, @tomwfootball.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social, @polballus.bsky.social & @jameshorncastle.bsky.social look ahead MD8 in the Champions League. Plus a whistle stop around the weekend's action in 🇫🇷,🇩🇪,🇪🇸&🇮🇹!
pod.fo/e/3815e3
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Bayern Munich have confirmed that they are in negotiations with England captain Harry Kane.
More from @sebsb.bsky.social
More from @sebsb.bsky.social
Bayern Munich in talks with Harry Kane over new contract
The 32-year-old has scored 34 goals in all competitions for the German champions so far this season.
www.nytimes.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Bayern Munich have confirmed that they are in negotiations with England captain Harry Kane.
More from @sebsb.bsky.social
More from @sebsb.bsky.social
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The new episode of TRK FC (or Truck Fuck, there's no fighting it, I guess) is here and it contains @danielstorey85.bsky.social , @sebsb.bsky.social, Begbie from Trainspotting and some nice stuff about Sheff Wed.
Listen now. Please.
pod.fo/e/380eee
Listen now. Please.
pod.fo/e/380eee
January 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM
The new episode of TRK FC (or Truck Fuck, there's no fighting it, I guess) is here and it contains @danielstorey85.bsky.social , @sebsb.bsky.social, Begbie from Trainspotting and some nice stuff about Sheff Wed.
Listen now. Please.
pod.fo/e/380eee
Listen now. Please.
pod.fo/e/380eee
The Bundesliga has announced record combined revenues of €6.33bn.
Story with @cweatherspoon.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Story with @cweatherspoon.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
January 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The Bundesliga has announced record combined revenues of €6.33bn.
Story with @cweatherspoon.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Story with @cweatherspoon.bsky.social for @theathleticfc.bsky.social.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Flamengo now in advanced negotiations with West Ham for Lucas Paqueta. Optimism now that a deal can be done.
Story with Roshane Thomas and Mario Cortegana for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Story with Roshane Thomas and Mario Cortegana for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
January 25, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Flamengo now in advanced negotiations with West Ham for Lucas Paqueta. Optimism now that a deal can be done.
Story with Roshane Thomas and Mario Cortegana for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Story with Roshane Thomas and Mario Cortegana for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
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🇲🇱 Sources: NYCFC finalizing a deal to sign Mali int'l forward Moussa Sylla from Schalke.
Sylla, 26, left out of Schalke's squad today to complete move. 16 goals in German second tier last year.
Reporting w/ @sebsb.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Sylla, 26, left out of Schalke's squad today to complete move. 16 goals in German second tier last year.
Reporting w/ @sebsb.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
NYCFC finalising deal for Schalke forward Moussa Sylla
The Mali international has registered four goals and two assists in 17 appearances for the German second-tier leaders this season.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 3:56 PM
🇲🇱 Sources: NYCFC finalizing a deal to sign Mali int'l forward Moussa Sylla from Schalke.
Sylla, 26, left out of Schalke's squad today to complete move. 16 goals in German second tier last year.
Reporting w/ @sebsb.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Sylla, 26, left out of Schalke's squad today to complete move. 16 goals in German second tier last year.
Reporting w/ @sebsb.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Story with @tombogert.bsky.social:
Schalke’s Moussa Sylla is close to joining New York City FC.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Schalke’s Moussa Sylla is close to joining New York City FC.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
NYCFC finalising deal for Schalke forward Moussa Sylla
The Mali international has registered four goals and two assists in 17 appearances for the German second-tier leaders this season.
www.nytimes.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Story with @tombogert.bsky.social:
Schalke’s Moussa Sylla is close to joining New York City FC.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
Schalke’s Moussa Sylla is close to joining New York City FC.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/699...
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January 25, 2026 at 1:01 PM
January 25, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Half time pyro from opposite ends of the Millerntor.
January 23, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Half time pyro from opposite ends of the Millerntor.
Pyro from both ends of the Millerntor.
January 23, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Pyro from both ends of the Millerntor.
Derby Days: Hamburg.
Ahead of tonight’s Stadtderby at the Millerntor, a piece on the rivalry between St.Pauli and HSV from a few years ago.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/443...
Ahead of tonight’s Stadtderby at the Millerntor, a piece on the rivalry between St.Pauli and HSV from a few years ago.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/443...
January 23, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Derby Days: Hamburg.
Ahead of tonight’s Stadtderby at the Millerntor, a piece on the rivalry between St.Pauli and HSV from a few years ago.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/443...
Ahead of tonight’s Stadtderby at the Millerntor, a piece on the rivalry between St.Pauli and HSV from a few years ago.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/443...
Edin Dzeko - now 39 - set to complete move to 2.Bundesliga leaders Schalke.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
January 21, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Edin Dzeko - now 39 - set to complete move to 2.Bundesliga leaders Schalke.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
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𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺?
What a night for @acjimbo.bsky.social, @jacklang.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social & JJ Bull to be discussing on a podcast tomorrow morning🔥
Brilliant Bodo...perfect Arsenal...winning Spurs...
What's on your mind?🧠
What a night for @acjimbo.bsky.social, @jacklang.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social & JJ Bull to be discussing on a podcast tomorrow morning🔥
Brilliant Bodo...perfect Arsenal...winning Spurs...
What's on your mind?🧠
a soccer player is standing in front of a scoreboard which says classement
ALT: a soccer player is standing in front of a scoreboard which says classement
media.tenor.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:25 PM
𝑸𝑼𝑬𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵𝑺?
What a night for @acjimbo.bsky.social, @jacklang.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social & JJ Bull to be discussing on a podcast tomorrow morning🔥
Brilliant Bodo...perfect Arsenal...winning Spurs...
What's on your mind?🧠
What a night for @acjimbo.bsky.social, @jacklang.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social & JJ Bull to be discussing on a podcast tomorrow morning🔥
Brilliant Bodo...perfect Arsenal...winning Spurs...
What's on your mind?🧠
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🇪🇺 EURO POD! 🇪🇺
The Champions League is back, don't you know? 🏆
Let @acjimbo.bsky.social, @polballus.bsky.social, @jameshorncastle.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social & @tomwfootball.bsky.social get you in the mood for MD7 - plus all the domestic action from across the continent!
pod.fo/e/37c5fd
The Champions League is back, don't you know? 🏆
Let @acjimbo.bsky.social, @polballus.bsky.social, @jameshorncastle.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social & @tomwfootball.bsky.social get you in the mood for MD7 - plus all the domestic action from across the continent!
pod.fo/e/37c5fd
The Totally Football Show with James Richardson: The Champions League returns! + Barca’s 11-game winning run is over
Jimbo’s got European football friends Pol Ballús, James Horncastle, Seb Stafford-Bloor and Tom Williams alongside him as the Champions League re-enters the room… We start with those midweek U...
pod.fo
January 20, 2026 at 6:57 AM
🇪🇺 EURO POD! 🇪🇺
The Champions League is back, don't you know? 🏆
Let @acjimbo.bsky.social, @polballus.bsky.social, @jameshorncastle.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social & @tomwfootball.bsky.social get you in the mood for MD7 - plus all the domestic action from across the continent!
pod.fo/e/37c5fd
The Champions League is back, don't you know? 🏆
Let @acjimbo.bsky.social, @polballus.bsky.social, @jameshorncastle.bsky.social, @sebsb.bsky.social & @tomwfootball.bsky.social get you in the mood for MD7 - plus all the domestic action from across the continent!
pod.fo/e/37c5fd
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New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 1-2 West Ham, Thomas Frank's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
Plus @sebsb.bsky.social on Dortmund!
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
Spurs 1-2 West Ham, Thomas Frank's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
Plus @sebsb.bsky.social on Dortmund!
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
The View From The Lane: A show about Spurs: Should Thomas Frank be sacked? + Seb Stafford-Bloor on Dortmund
Host Danny Kelly is joined by The Athletic's James Maw and Jack Pitt-Brooke to discuss two key questions. Should Thomas Frank be sacked? And WILL Thomas Frank be sacked? They also pick apart Spurs'...
pod.fo
January 19, 2026 at 3:12 PM
New @vftlpodcast.bsky.social
Spurs 1-2 West Ham, Thomas Frank's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
Plus @sebsb.bsky.social on Dortmund!
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
Spurs 1-2 West Ham, Thomas Frank's future etc
@dannykellywords.bsky.social @jamestmaw.bsky.social and me
Plus @sebsb.bsky.social on Dortmund!
pod.fo/e/37bdc4
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I'm Jürgen Klopp, but I had no idea what that meant."
One year into his new job at Red Bull, I went to meet Klopp and talk to him about what that role has been like.
Interview, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
One year into his new job at Red Bull, I went to meet Klopp and talk to him about what that role has been like.
Interview, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
January 19, 2026 at 8:07 AM
I'm Jürgen Klopp, but I had no idea what that meant."
One year into his new job at Red Bull, I went to meet Klopp and talk to him about what that role has been like.
Interview, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
One year into his new job at Red Bull, I went to meet Klopp and talk to him about what that role has been like.
Interview, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
I'm Jürgen Klopp, but I had no idea what that meant."
One year into his new job at Red Bull, I went to meet Klopp and talk to him about what that role has been like.
Interview, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
One year into his new job at Red Bull, I went to meet Klopp and talk to him about what that role has been like.
Interview, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
January 19, 2026 at 8:07 AM
I'm Jürgen Klopp, but I had no idea what that meant."
One year into his new job at Red Bull, I went to meet Klopp and talk to him about what that role has been like.
Interview, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
One year into his new job at Red Bull, I went to meet Klopp and talk to him about what that role has been like.
Interview, for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
Dino Toppmöller has been sacked by Eintracht Frankfurt. Not a great surprise, the pressure had been mounting with the defensive problems, but still a shame. He’ll be back somewhere.
January 18, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Dino Toppmöller has been sacked by Eintracht Frankfurt. Not a great surprise, the pressure had been mounting with the defensive problems, but still a shame. He’ll be back somewhere.