DFB-Pokal

The DFB-Pokal, also known as the German Cup in English, is a knockout-style tournament containing sixty-four teams in the German football league system. The competition was founded in 1935 when it was called the "Tschammer-Pokal". The record holders of the trophy are Bayern Munich who have won the cup a record twenty times. The current holders of the cup are RB Leipzig, who have won the title two consecutive times.

DFB Pokal Pictured during RB Leipzig vs Union Berlin. Credit: Steffen Prößdorf, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Wolfsburg's Marina Hegering Picks up Injury Versus Bayern Munich

March 23, 2024
6:43 pm
March 23, 2024
6:43 pm
After just over twenty minutes on the pitch in the top game against Bayern, Germany women's international player Marina Hegering was forced off the pitch with injury.

Can 1. FC Köln Frauen Break the Frauen-Bundesliga Attendance Record on Saturday?

March 8, 2024
3:41 pm
March 8, 2024
3:41 pm
The Frauen-Bundesliga attendance record is over 38,000 from a game between Eintracht Frankfurt and Köln. 1. FC Köln play Werder Bremen on Sunday at the men's ground, but can they break the attendance record?

Giulia Gwinn Ahead of France: "We want to fulfill Horst Hrubesch's dream"

February 22, 2024
5:01 pm
February 23, 2024
3:42 pm
Ahead of Germany's vital UEFA Women's Nations League semi-final clash with France, defender Giulia Gwinn spoke to SportBild ahead of the game.

Lena Oberdorf To Join Bayern München Frauen in Summer

February 15, 2024
9:34 am
February 15, 2024
9:52 am
Today, Bayern Munich Frauen have confirmed that Lena Oberdorf will join them in the summer from VfL Wolfsburg on a contract until 2028.

SC Freiburg's Janina Minge to join VfL Wolfsburg Frauen in Summer

February 13, 2024
1:59 pm
February 13, 2024
1:59 pm
In the Frauen-Bundesliga, SC Freiburg and Germany international midfielder Janina Minge will join last season's Champions Legue finalists in the summer.

Bayern Munich women's set to sign Wolfsburg's Lena Oberdorf

February 12, 2024
7:25 pm
February 13, 2024
9:47 am
Bayern Munich Frauen look close to signing Lena Oberdorf from VfL Wolfsburg women's. This shows serious intent around making a run in Europe next year for the Bavarian giants.

Steffen Baumgart: Ending with a win for a positive feeling

1.FC Köln held a press conference this morning ahead of the match away against Union Berlin at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei on Wednesday evening.

Nenad Bjelica: "Hoping for a Victory before the Holidays."

In his press conference before the Köln game on Tuesday, Union Berlin coach Nenad Bjelica reinstated the importance of this six-pointer in the relegation battle.

Which clubs voted for/against the DFL investor plan?

The DFL announced on Monday afternoon that they have been allowed to negotiate an investor plan.

DFL Releases Full Game Plan For Matchdays 18 To 26

The DFL has now confirmed the full dates and times for all of the games until Matchday 26 which ends on the 17th March 2024.

Steffen Baumgart: Max Finkgräfe - "A Young & Talented Player"

Steffen Baumgart spoke to press following the 2:0 defeat to Freiburg on Sunday afternoon in which he spoke high praises of the young 19-year-old Köln full-back Max Finkgräfe.

1. FC Köln: DFB Confirms Record Fine for Game vs Borussia Mönchengladbach

1.FC Köln have been fined €595,000 (£512,600) for setting off pyrotechnics in their game versus Borussia Mönchengladbach before the game causing a minor delay in kick-off.

Steffen Baumgart Announced as Hamburg Manager

Steffen Baumgart has been announced as Tim Walter's successor at Hamburg this morning following Merlin Polzin's spell as interim coach.

Steffen Baumgart Looks Set To Become Hamburger SV's New Coach

After sacking Tim Walter on the 12th February, Bild report that Hamburg are set to reveal Steffen Baumgart as his successor.

Hamburg's Match Against Hannover Temporarily Suspended As Fans Tied to Goalposts

Hamburger SV's 2. Bundesliga home match against Hannover 96 was suspended on a temporary basis this evening as the away fans tied themselves to the goal.

2. Bundesliga Matchday 20: Players to Watch on Saturday

With the 2. Bundesliga heading into its third weekend of action following the winter break, here are five players to look out for during Saturday's fixtures.

Fortuna Düsseldorf to Acquire Joshua Quarshie from Hoffenheim

According to reports, Fortuna Düsseldorf are nearing the loan signing of Joshua Quarshie from Hoffenheim until the summer.

Erik Ahlstrand Expected to Join St. Pauli Soon

St. Pauli are expected to sign centre-midfielder Erik Ahlstrand from Halmstads BK soon, with midfielder Marcel Hartel apparently leaving in the summer.

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