MUNICH — FC Bayern Munich have officially confirmed that Harry Kane has signed a long-term contract extension, keeping the England captain and reigning Ballon d'Or winner at the Allianz Arena until June 30, 2029. The announcement comes just days after the 33-year-old striker lifted football's most prestigious individual award, capping off a remarkable tenure since his arrival from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2023. Kane has established himself as the focal point of t

MUMICH, UNTERHACHING — FC Bayern Women produced a spirited second-half comeback to claim a 2-2 draw against Real Madrid Femenino in their UEFA Women’s Champions League Matchday 3 clash at the Uhlsport Park (Sportpark Unterhaching) on Wednesday evening. Real struck first in Unterhaching through Athenea del Castillo in the seventh minute, finishing after Linda Caicedo’s run and cutback. Lineth Beerensteyn doubled the visitors’ lead in the 22nd minute, heading in after a set-

LONDON — On a landmark evening in the West End, the 70th edition of the Ballon d'Or saw England captain Harry Kane claim football’s ultimate individual honour on home soil, ending a 25-year wait for an English recipient. Spain’s Alexia Putellas cemented her legendary status by collecting the Women's Ballon d'Or for a record third time, capping a gala marked by tactical dominance, emerging youth, and humanitarian impact. Kane edged out Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona sensation Lam

COMO — On a rain-swept night beside the lake, Como 1907 etched their name into UEFA Champions League folklore with an emphatic 4-1 demolition of Manchester United at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Led by a virtuoso display from playmaker Nico Paz—who struck twice and orchestrated another—Cesc Fàbregas’s side outclassed, outthought, and dismantled the Premier League giants on Matchday 3. The result marks Como’s most celebrated continental victory in modern history, while leavi

STUTTGART — Under the deafening roar of the MHPArena, VfB Stuttgart extended their unbeaten run in the UEFA Champions League with a fiercely contested 1-1 draw against Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid on Matchday 3. Jamie Leweling’s clinical first-half strike put the Swabians ahead, but an early second-half equalizer from Julián Álvarez and a trademark defensive rearguard after a red card saw the Spanish heavyweights escape Germany with a point. The result moves Sebastian Hoe

A Fair Built for First Orders Messe München once again became the meeting point for Europe's interiors and lifestyle trade this weekend, as TrendSet Summer 2026 opened its doors for three days of trend-scouting, networking, and early ordering ahead of the Autumn/Winter 2026/27 and festive season. Now in its 127th edition, TrendSet is the first and largest summer order fair for interiors and lifestyle products in Germany, and the biggest trade event of its kind in the southern

Around 105,000 trade visitors from 163 countries flooded into Munich, creating a palpable wave of energy that felt more like a mega-festival than a traditional trade fair. The Renewable Revolution is Here, and It’s Fast-Paced Walking through the 19 packed exhibition halls at Messe München for The smarter E Europe 2026, one thing became instantly clear: the global energy transition is moving at an unbelievable speed. Bringing together four major exhibitions (Intersolar, ees, P

Burghausen Castle © Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung (Photo: kreativ-instinkt) Are you looking for the ultimate day trip from Munich? If you want to escape the busy city, explore a piece of history, and enjoy peaceful nature, Burghausen Castle (Burg Burghausen) should be at the top of your travel list. Located right on the border between Germany and Austria, this hidden gem is officially the longest castle complex in the world, stretching across more than one kilometer! Whether

LONDON, England — The twenty-two-year wait is officially over. Arsenal have been crowned the 2025/26 Premier League champions, capturing their 14th top-flight title and their first since the legendary "Invincibles" campaign of 2004. Mikel Arteta’s side mathematically secured the championship with a game to spare on Tuesday, following a 1-0 victory over Burnley and a subsequent 1-1 draw between rivals Manchester City and Bournemouth. The Gunners officially lifted the trophy ye

OSLO, Norway — FC Barcelona Femení re-established themselves at the absolute apex of European football with a masterful 4-0 victory over long-time rivals OL Lyonnes at the Ullevaal Stadion. A clinical second-half display dismantled the eight-time champions, securing Barcelona’s fourth UEFA Women’s Champions League title in six seasons and finalizing an extraordinary quad-reble campaign. A Tight Affair Broken Open in Oslo The first half at the Ullevaal Stadion featured a tacti