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The Bundesliga Connection

The Bundesliga Connection with Kres Harrington, in partnership with DW Berlin, is your opportunity to connect with Germany's top-flight. Join Sloo Phaho and Kres as they keep you up to date on the results, the transfers and the rumours that matter most!
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144 Episodes
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Could Union Berlin Take The Lead?

The 2022/23 Bundesliga title race is turning out to be the tightest in all of Europe. Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Union Berlin make up the top 3 spots, with only goal difference separating the teams. With all 3 teams having claimed 43 points, Bayern has shown their quality in…
21 Feb 2023 6 min

“We Are Looking At A 3 Horse Race”

The Bundesliga title race is heating up with only 3 points separating first-placed Bayern Munich (43 points), and third-placed Borussia Dortmund (40 points). Shock title contenders Union Berlin are currently occupying the second spot with an impressive 42 points. The side from the capital city managed to overcome a strong…
15 Feb 2023 5 min

“Loose Lips Sink Ships”

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has found himself in hot water after some interviews aired which showed him explaining his frustration towards his club, with the firing of goalkeeper coach Toni Tapalovic. Tapalovic was a close friend of Neuer, so close that he was even the best man at the…
7 Feb 2023 7 min

"Bayern Look To Be In A Slump"

Bayern Munich is still leading the Bundesliga standings, however, they have dropped 6 points in their last 3 matches, and now only lead the standings by 1 point. 3 straight draws mean that 2nd place Union Berlin is looking ever closer to regaining the lead. Bayern is in a slump…
1 Feb 2023 7 min

What Sommer Can Bring To Bayern…

With Manuel Neuer sidelined for a lengthy period, Bayern Munch needed to figure out a quick-fix plan for their goalkeeping department. A massive priority indeed. Fortunately for the Bavarian giants, they managed to acquire the signature of Swiss International Yann Sommer. Sommer is no stranger to the Bundesliga having spent…
24 Jan 2023 7 min

Mane’s Return Date Revealed?

Sadio Mane has been out injured for quite some time, which included him missing the 2022 FIFA World Cup, held in Qatar late last year. The Senegalese super-star has already been told that he is set to return when the Bavarian Giants take on Paris-Saint Germain in a mouth-watering UEFA…
17 Jan 2023 7 min

Dortmund and Bayern's Concerns Revealed…

After a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to cancer treatment, Ivorian striker and Dortmund forward Sebastien Haller has rejoined his club in a 'mini camp' ahead of the season restart. The 28-year-old was diagnosed with testicular cancer in June 2022 and is setting his sights on a return, in…
10 Jan 2023 7 min

Who Should Bayern Prioritise?

The New Year has ticked over, opening the Winter transfer window with some big business and money moves being predicted. Bayern is currently without club captain and first-team goalkeeper Manual Neuer, Senegalese superstar Sadio Mane' and French left-back Lucas Hernandez. This leaves head coach Julian Nagelsmann stuck between a rock…
4 Jan 2023 7 min

Are Germany The Flops Of Qatar?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup has flown by with Argentina lifting the trophy after a scintillating final against France. Although Bayern Munich produced the most players in the world cup from a single club, yet it was not to be! Bayern center-back Dayot Upamecano could only do so much for…
20 Dec 2022 6 min

Germany Keep Flick!

Bayern Munich is showing its national dominance, still having 6 players in the 2022 FIFA World Cup - with a few for France, one for Croatia, and even one star in Morocco in Mazraoui. The chances are good for Bayern Munich to have a World Cup winner in the locker…
13 Dec 2022 6 min

What Should Germany Do to Bounce Back…

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is already heading to the business, with the round of 16 fixtures taking place. This is the second World Cup running where 2014 winners, Germany, have failed to progress out of the group stages and it looks as though a few players are now set…
6 Dec 2022 5 min

What Germany Needs To Do To Progress…

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is well underway and the German Side faced defeat in their opening fixture against Japan. İlkay Gündoğan slotted home a first-half penalty before 2 late goals in the second half by Bundesliga players Asano and Doan buried the Germans 2-1. Hansi FLick's men then took…
29 Nov 2022 5 min

How Germany Could Gel Correctly!

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is officially underway and so far the tournament has put on a spectacle! The opener saw Ecadur bury the hosts Qatar thanks to a brace by Captain Enner Valencia! The German National team will face Japan on Wednesday and captain Manuel Neuer has spoken about…
22 Nov 2022 6 min

How Youssoufa Moukoko Could Make History!

Qatar 2022 is only a few days away and the German National side has jetted off, hoping to climates quickly before their opening match against Japan. A few big names have missed out due to injury, most notably Marco Reus, however the up-and-coming young star from Borussia Dortmund, Youssoufa Moukoko…
15 Nov 2022 6 min

How The Standing Could Change!

There are only two more matchdays left before Qatar 2022 kicks off and with the top 4 teams in the Bundesliga only separated by 1 point, the standings are almost certain to change, Bayern faces Bremen who have quality and could provide an upset. Freiburg take on Leipzig and Union…
8 Nov 2022 8 min

Is Mane Finally Settling In?

Sadio Mane as we all know is a special player, not only on the pitch but off the pitch too. His humility is second to none and that was shown after Bayern’s 6-2 thrashing of Mainz when the 30-year-old came out and said he only wants to do better and…
1 Nov 2022 8 min

Will Haaland Shatter Dortmund’s hope?

The Uefa Champions League returns and all 5 teams from Germany are ready to go. Bayer Leverkusen finds themselves in the worst sot, being at the bottom of their group, having lost 3 games. RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt have some hope to progress, with their respective groups constantly changing…
25 Oct 2022 8 min

Super Sunday, the German Cup and a Cinderella Story!

The Bundesliga and German Cup are now back in unison after a Super Sunday comes the midweek fixtures - the German Cup. Super Sunday saw Union Berlin's cinderella story continues as they walked over Borussia Dortmund, winning 2-0. This saw a shocking performance from Dortmund's keeper, losing his footing from…
18 Oct 2022 7 min

How Der Klassiker Lived Up To The Hype!

Domestically, Der Klassiker is the most attractive matchup which sees Bavarian giants Bayern Munich tackle Borrusia Dortmund. This fixture has been running for over 50 years and quickly became a battle to watch. Both teams this time round were heading into the matchup coming off victories in the UEFA Champions…
10 Oct 2022 7 min

The Clock Is Ticking!

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is around the corner and Germany Men's head coach Hansi Flick has no more time to experiment. He's tried his luck and unfortunately, it did not pay off. The clock is ticking. Germany started their qualifiers off with a bang, dominating their group, but then…
27 Sep 2022 7 min
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