Seb Stafford-Bloor
@sebsb.bsky.social
German Football correspondent, The Athletic.
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🚨CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW!🚨
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a group of soccer players wearing jerseys that say fly emirates on them
ALT: a group of soccer players wearing jerseys that say fly emirates on them
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January 30, 2026 at 9:12 AM
🚨CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW!🚨
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Bayern Munich have announced that Leon Goretzka will be leaving the club in the summer.
Goretzka had been linked with a move away from Allianz Arena in January, but has decided to see out the remainder of his contract, which is expires in June.
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Goretzka had been linked with a move away from Allianz Arena in January, but has decided to see out the remainder of his contract, which is expires in June.
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Bayern Munich announce Leon Goretzka to leave club at end of season
The midfielder had been linked with a move away from Bayern this window but will instead remain in Bavaria until the summer.
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 9:58 AM
Bayern Munich have announced that Leon Goretzka will be leaving the club in the summer.
Goretzka had been linked with a move away from Allianz Arena in January, but has decided to see out the remainder of his contract, which is expires in June.
@sebsb.bsky.social
Goretzka had been linked with a move away from Allianz Arena in January, but has decided to see out the remainder of his contract, which is expires in June.
@sebsb.bsky.social
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West Ham United are interested in a deal for Chelsea's Axel Disasi before the deadline.
A permanent departure remains their preference, but a loan is a possibility too. There has been interest from clubs in England, Italy and France.
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A permanent departure remains their preference, but a loan is a possibility too. There has been interest from clubs in England, Italy and France.
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West Ham interested in Disasi
West Ham United are interested in a deal for Chelsea's Axel Disasi before the deadline. Sources briefed on the situation indicate nothing is imminent as things stand but the interest is genuine with ...
www.nytimes.com
January 30, 2026 at 10:25 AM
West Ham United are interested in a deal for Chelsea's Axel Disasi before the deadline.
A permanent departure remains their preference, but a loan is a possibility too. There has been interest from clubs in England, Italy and France.
More from @sebsb.bsky.social
A permanent departure remains their preference, but a loan is a possibility too. There has been interest from clubs in England, Italy and France.
More from @sebsb.bsky.social
Street art at Sternschanze St, Hamburg.
January 29, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Street art at Sternschanze St, Hamburg.
I shall continue to comfort eat my way through the season.
Banana loaf with chocolate chips and walnuts. #bakesky
January 29, 2026 at 5:54 PM
I shall continue to comfort eat my way through the season.
What happened to Randal Kolo Muani?
Future star at Eintracht Frankfurt, to peripheral bystander at Tottenham.
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Future star at Eintracht Frankfurt, to peripheral bystander at Tottenham.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Why are Tottenham not seeing the same Randal Kolo Muani that Frankfurt did?
In Germany, Randal Kolo Muani became a French international and a £75m player. In England he has failed to score a league goal
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 1:38 PM
What happened to Randal Kolo Muani?
Future star at Eintracht Frankfurt, to peripheral bystander at Tottenham.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
Future star at Eintracht Frankfurt, to peripheral bystander at Tottenham.
@theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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World Cup boycott? With people ‘dying on the street’, a German soccer exec wants a discussion.
From my colleague at @theathleticfc.bsky.social @sebsb.bsky.social in Germany.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
From my colleague at @theathleticfc.bsky.social @sebsb.bsky.social in Germany.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
World Cup boycott? With people ‘dying on the street’, a German soccer exec wants a discussion
“It is clearly time to at least discuss a boycott,” Goettlich, who is also president of Bundesliga club St. Pauli, tells The Athletic.
www.nytimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 8:54 AM
World Cup boycott? With people ‘dying on the street’, a German soccer exec wants a discussion.
From my colleague at @theathleticfc.bsky.social @sebsb.bsky.social in Germany.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
From my colleague at @theathleticfc.bsky.social @sebsb.bsky.social in Germany.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/700...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.