Rafael van der Vaart was once famous for arrowing shots in from distance for Ajax, Hamburg, Real Madrid and Tottenham. Now, the former Netherlands international, who won 109 caps for his country, has turned his hand to a different kind of arrow — darts. Van der Vaart retired from football last year after a brief spell
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Germany Under-17 international Josha Vagnoman is a target for a host of top sides in Europe. Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton are battling a number of German sides for Hamburg defender Josha Vagnoman, sources have told ESPN FC. Vagnoman is regarded as as one of the brightest young talents in German football, making his senior debut
Jann-Fiete Arp scored a goal in his first start for Hamburg on Nov. 4. In the summer, Chelsea were keen to sign Jann-Fiete Arp for their academy. The 17-year-old Hamburg prodigy had other ideas, however, and rejected the offer, claiming that such a move was absolutely illogical. “It won’t make any sense to leave my
Ian Darke shares his thoughts on the U.S. missing the World Cup in his first appearance on ESPN FC since their loss at T&T. After Carlo Ancelotti opened up about his future, Craig Burley examines possible landing spots, including the USMNT. The FC pundits share their thoughts and experiences with coaches in the U.S. youth
Bobby Wood has found goals difficult to come by this season. Hamburg coach Markus Gisdol has backed Bobby Wood to find the back of the net again, and praised the United States international’s attitude in training. Wood has struggled for goals in 2017. The 24-year-old found the back of the net for Hamburg just twice
Jupp Heynckes believes Bayern Munich are entering a period of games which could define their season. The Bundesliga champions head to struggling Hamburg on Saturday before matches against RB Leipzig in the league and cup, a Champions League trip to Glasgow to face Celtic and then a visit to current league leaders Borussia Dortmund. Head
Brian McBride examines Christian Pulisic’s prospects for 2017-18 and provides insight on Schalke youngster Weston McKennie. Hamburg investor Klaus-Michael Kuhne has said he was only willing to provide funds for the transfer of Andre Hahn if the club kept U.S. international Bobby Wood. Wood, 24, had been linked with clubs including Leicester City, West Ham
Nicolai Muller faces seven months out on the sidelines. Hamburg winger Nicolai Muller has been ruled out for seven months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — while celebrating scoring a goal. Muller scored an eighth-minute winner for his side in their 1-0 Bundesliga victory against Augsburg on Saturday. However, after finding the back
Alexis Nunes and Paul Mariner sift through the latest transfer rumours, including Chelsea’s interest in Danny Drinkwater. Germany youth international Jann-Fiete Arp has said he chose to renew his contract at Hamburg rather than move abroad as it “doesn’t make any sense to join Chelsea as a 17-year-old.” After scoring two hat tricks and another
Lewis Holtby joined Hamburg on a permanent deal from Tottenham in 2015. Newcastle and Bournemouth are eyeing moves for Hamburg midfielder Lewis Holtby, sources close to the German club have told ESPN FC. Holtby, 26, is entering the final year of his contract at Hamburg and the Bundesliga side are willing to listen to offers
Herculez Gomez assesses Bobby Wood’s future with Hamburg amid links to the Premier League and Borussia Dortmund. United States forward Bobby Wood has extended his contract with Bundesliga side Hamburg until 2021. Wood joined Hamburg from second-tier club Union Berlin last year, but had been linked with a move away after details of a €12