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Ex-U.S. youth defender Banks chooses Germany over USMNT

The German Football Federation announced on Friday that coveted dual national defender Noahkai Banks has pledged his international future to Germany over the United States.

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Dortmund's Karestas trains after UCL health scare

Borussia Dortmund says 18-year-old midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas is back in training just over a week after he slumped to the ground in an alarming medical incident on his Champions League debut.

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Elversberg coach cleared to face Bayern after ref admits error

The coach of Elversberg, the small-town team shaking up German soccer, has been cleared to be in the dugout against champion Bayern Munich after a referee admitted he made a mistake sending him off.

Musiala returns with a goal in Bayern's Champions League win (1:31)
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Does Harry Kane deserve to win the Ballon d'Or? (0:56)
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Kompany: Bayern a team always set on UCL title

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany knows his side will again be expected to mount another serious Champions League challenge as they prepare to open the new European campaign against Bodo/Glimt.

Burley: Kane should win the 2026 men's Ballon d'Or (1:39)
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Dembélé names Kane, teammates in Ballon top 3

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has cited Harry Kane as a Ballon d'Or candidate after a "very, very good season" -- but says the award should ultimately go to a Paris Saint-Germain player.

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Bayern CEO: 'No offers' for Olise in summer

Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has said the club did not receive any offers for Michael Olise over the summer transfer window, but stopped short of guaranteeing the Frenchman's long-term future.

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Bayern suffer 1st Bundesliga shutout in 18 months

Bayern Munich failed to score in the Bundesliga for the first time in more than 18 months as they were held to a goalless draw by newly promoted Schalke.