Both Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund may soon go head-to-head in a bid to secure Markus Krosche with his track record drawing serious interest.

Hoffenheim director Frank Briel has hit out at Bayern Munich’s transfer policy, saying they benefit from other Bundesliga clubs’ hard work by poaching the best talent from academies.

Lionel Messi could soon face a familiar rival in Major League Soccer, as a World Cup winner with Germany is set to play in ...