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Luka Modric and Ivan Perisic led the way for Croatia on Saturday night in the Nations League clash with the Czech Republic. Croatia went ahead in Prague after the break through a superb Modric goal, before Perisic later supplied an excellent assist for the 1-2.

Kasper Dolberg News / Goal.com / September 22

Ajax first-team player suffers knee injury and is sidelined for a lengthy period

Kasper Dolberg has left Denmark's training camp with a knee injury, Ajax announced on their official channels on Tuesday afternoon. Alexander Bah has also been injured.

Hoffenheim News / Goal.com / September 17

NEC begin their Europa League adventure with a crushing defeat at Juventus

NEC have started their Europa League campaign with a painful defeat. Dick Schreuder's side were thrashed 5-0 by Juventus in Turin on Thursday evening. With Gonzalo Crettaz suspended, Nikolas Polster started in goal for NEC.

Hoffenheim News / Goal.com / September 17

Will Xavi hand 25-year-old a Netherlands debut? 'I hope for a call'

Wouter Burger hopes new national team coach Xavi Hernandez will call him up for the upcoming international break, the midfielder has told Ziggo Sport. Burger currently plays for TSG Hoffenheim after the German club signed him from Stoke City last summer.

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Kasper Dolberg News / Goal.com / September 16

Kasper Dolberg enjoys Ajax team-mate: ‘I love players like that’

Kasper Dolberg looks to have rediscovered his best form at Ajax. The striker has two goals and two assists from his past two matches, putting himself right back in the fight for the centre-forward spot. He already seems to have moved ahead of Marcos Leonardo in the pecking order.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 16

Scathing criticism: Kroos mocks Germany trio

A joke his brother did not understand Toni Kroos couldn't help himself. The former Real Madrid star aimed scathing criticism at Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Aleksandar Pavlovic during a discussion about coach Jürgen Klopp's squad list, which he will reveal tomorrow, Thursday.

Hoffenheim News / Goal.com / September 16

John Stegeman deeply impressed by one man at Ajax: 'He shows genius'

John Stegeman was full of praise for Julian Brandt, the Willem II manager told Voetbal International after the 5-1 defeat to Ajax. Ajax and Willem II met on Tuesday evening at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 15

His coach confirms it! Marc-Andre ter Stegen returns to the Germany national team

Marc-Andre ter Stegen returns to the Germany national team 15 months after his 44th and, to date, last international appearance. Ajax Amsterdam coach Míchel revealed that ter Stegen is carrying an injury.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 15

This is why Marc ter Stegen is not playing for Ajax: ‘The information from the medical staff…’

Míchel Sánchez made six somewhat surprising changes to Ajax's line-up on Tuesday for the league match with Willem II. Speaking to the cameras of ESPN, he explained his reasoning and revealed why Marc ter Stegen would not be involved.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 15

The end of the Bauman era: Klopp detonates his first surprise with a resounding decision

Klopp names Ter Stegen as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper Jürgen Klopp did not wait long to make his mark. In his first major decision as the new manager of the German national team, he settled the age-old debate over the goalkeeping position, restoring the confidence of a keeper who had been on the verge of international obscurity.

Angelo Stiller News / Goal.com / September 14

After knee injury against Hoffenheim: VfB Stuttgart announce diagnosis for Angelo Stiller

Relief for VfB Stuttgart: the injury to midfielder Angelo Stiller is less serious than initially feared. The 25-year-old initially stayed down after a collision in the opposition penalty area during Saturday's Bundesliga clash with TSG Hoffenheim.

Hoffenheim News / Goal.com / September 13

Vink: 'I never expected him to be this good at Ajax'

Marciano Vink has been hugely impressed by Tolu Arokodare at Ajax. One moment in particular caught the analyst's eye during Saturday evening's 1-5 win over Fortuna Sittard, with Vink arguing it showed the Nigerian offers far more than just height and strength.

Kasper Dolberg News / Goal.com / September 13

Míchel prefers Dolberg to Leonardo at Ajax: 'That has nothing to do with it'

Kasper Dolberg is not ahead of Marcos Leonardo in the pecking order at Ajax. Coach Míchel made that clear after Ajax’s emphatic 1-5 win away to Fortuna Sittard.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 8

Liverpool's nightmare revives his career: Klopp in a difficult predicament

Loris Karius is enjoying a fresh start after years of decline, rediscovering his best form as Schalke's goalkeeper. His name is being floated once again for a Germany call-up, just as Jürgen Klopp takes charge of the national team for the first time.

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Soccer News / Goal.com / September 7

Van der Gijp is hugely alarmed by Berghuis in the 30th minute of Ajax v PSV

René van der Gijp expressed Today Inside his disappointment with Steven Berghuis. The Ajax forward fired wide from close range in Saturday's top clash against PSV, something Van der Gijp had not expected at all from the experienced player.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 7

Van der Gijp deeply disappointed in Ajax forward: 'Come on, man!'

René van der Gijp expressed on Vandaag Inside his disappointment over Steven Berghuis. The Ajax forward fired wide from close range in Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with PSV, something Van der Gijp had not expected at all from the experienced player.

Hoffenheim News / Goal.com / September 7

Van der Vaart: 'He is potentially the very best at Ajax, but it is no longer going to happen for him...'

Rafael van der Vaart believes Tolu Arokodare has no reason to fear for his place in the Ajax side for now. Two days after the 1-3 defeat to PSV, Rondo on Ziggo Sport looked at the pecking order in the Amsterdam club's attack, where Tolu is currently ahead of Marcos Leonardo and Kasper Dolberg.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 6

Niko Kovac admits Borussia Dortmund were 'lucky' as incredible three-goal comeback stuns Hoffenheim

The hosts appeared in complete control after Leon Avdullahu and Tim Lemperle fired Hoffenheim into a two-goal lead by the 54th minute. However, Die Borussen mounted an extraordinary fightback through strikes from Serhou Guirassy and Fabio Silva before a dramatic late own goal by Albian Hajdari sealed the victory.

Kasper Dolberg News / Goal.com / September 6

Ajax coach Míchel explains why Tolu had to make way for Dolberg after an hour

Tolu Arokodare scored against PSV on Saturday, but he did not last the full 90 minutes at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. Ajax coach Míchel explained to ESPN why he replaced the towering striker with Kasper Dolberg after an hour.

Demba Ba claims Ralf Rangnick and Hoffenheim were the real architects of Jurgen Klopp's famous gegenpressing style

Klopp is widely celebrated for popularising the high-octane gegenpressing style at Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, but the tactical blueprint may have originated elsewhere.

Soccer News / Goal.com / September 5

Huge blow for Borussia Dortmund: another player suffers an injury against 1899 Hoffenheim

Borussia Dortmund defender Filippo Mane (21) had to be substituted because of injury in the German runners-up's away game against Hoffenheim. The defender pulled up with a right thigh injury after just over half an hour, with the score still at 0-0, and sat down in the penalty area.

Hoffenheim News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Hoffenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund Lineups, Preview

Hoffenheim will look to bounce back from their opening-day defeat when they welcome Borussia Dortmund to the SNP Arena today, Saturday. Kick-off is at 3:30 p.m.

Hoffenheim News / Goal.com / September 4

Watch: Is this the greatest tifo of all time? Stunning Osnabruck display goes viral

Osnabruck supporters showcased a remarkable mechanical choreography in the stands of Bremer Brucke stadium on September 2. The intricate installation was assembled using wooden battens, plastic tubing, and fabric, featuring a dummy-filled carriage gliding along designated rails.

Hoffenheim News / Caught Offside / July 7

Newcastle United target midfield general who is admired by rivals Man United

Newcastle United are reportedly looking closely at Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller as they continue planning a major refresh in the middle of the pitch.

Hoffenheim News / Caught Offside / April 7

18-G/A this season: Chelsea and Tottenham prepare move for €30m goal machine

Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are looking to strengthen their attacking units by signing Hoffenheim striker Fisnik Asllani in the summer. The 23-year-old Kosovo star has impressed with the Bundesliga outfit, with 18 goal contributions.