Overview
- Germany’s FA said its control committee is investigating several reported racist incidents from the DFB-Pokal first round, including Schalke winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei’s case that prompted a police probe after he filed a complaint, as FIFA’s Gianni Infantino urged clarification and punishment.
- Lok Leipzig apologized to Antwi‑Adjei, filed a criminal complaint against unknown perpetrators, is reviewing video to identify the culprit, and says it will seek a lifetime stadium ban, after a first‑stage stadium announcement halted play briefly.
- Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed Kevin Trapp’s move to Paris on a deal through 2028 with an option, and Frankfurt is set to announce Michael Zetterer from Werder Bremen for about €5 million as cover while Kaua Santos nears full fitness.
- Bayern’s squad planning remains unresolved, with Harry Kane warning the group feels small, Uli Hoeneß advocating loan additions in the Süddeutsche Zeitung, and efforts for reinforcements such as Nick Woltemade and a reported loan for Christopher Nkunku proving difficult.
- Jerome Boateng and LASK mutually terminated his contract, and 2. Bundesliga club Preußen Münster fired ex‑captain Marc Lorenz and filed a complaint over alleged donation irregularities, which the player disputes as delayed accounting tied to mental health challenges.