Bundesliga bottom-dwellers Darmstadt 98 have announced the signing of former Borussia Dortmund winger Kevin Grosskreutz, who has put pen to paper on a deal until 2019.

The news of Grosskreutz’s signature has been published on the today.

Kevin Grosskreutz spent the biggest part of his career playing at Borussia Dortmund where he won back-to-back Bundesliga titles in 2011 and 2012.

During his six-year spell with the BVB, Kevin Grosskreutz has been made a full German international as well and the 28-year-old took part in Germany’s 2014 FIFA World Cup trophy-winning campaign.

Grosskreutz left Dortmund after 236 competitive appearances for the club and moved to Galatasaray in 2015.

The Germany international’s Turkish spell was cut short a year …

Robert Lewandowski has become the top foreign goalscorer in Bundesliga history.

The Poland international hit Bayern Munich s second goal against Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday to move onto 196 in the competition, passing veteran Peru attacker Claudio Pizarro, who played for Bayern earlier in his career.

He will rarely have scored easier goals either as Serge Gnabry, who had given Bayern the lead, squared the ball for Lewandowski to slot home into an open goal.

The Poland star then
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added a second with a header from a Franck Ribery cross five minutes from time.

It s official: is the greatest foreign goalscorer in history! 2-0

— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN)

He now has 17 Bundesliga goals this season, extending …

Wayne Rooney believes former club Manchester United can challenge Premier League champions and neighbours Manchester City this season.

Jose Mourinho s United finished second and 19 points adrift as record-breaking City cruised to the title in 2017-18.

United have already bolstered their squad with the signings of Fred, Diogo Dalot and Lee Grant, and more arrivals are expected before the transfer window closes.

Former captain and all-time leading goalscorer Rooney – who left Everton for MLS outfit DC United last month – feels the Red Devils are on track to claim their first Premier League crown since 2012-13.

Double session day on …  

— Manchester United (@ManUtd)

Obviously they can challenge, it s a massive club. Last year was…

Steve McClaren must put aside unwelcome memories of his last encounter with Slaven Bilic as he takes his Newcastle United side to face West Ham in the Premier League.

Bilic s Croatia side defeated England 3-2 in November 2007 to deny them a place at Euro 2008 and bring an end to McClaren s time in charge of the national side.

I hope it s dry! McClaren joked ahead of Monday s game, referring to the downpour at Wembley during which he earned the unfortunate nickname of the Wally with the Brolly .

We know it’s sport, it’s not life or death – although it nearly was for me that night!

We get on very well, we ve the same passion for football. Slaven s a good man, a good coach, a good manager and I think a perfect fit for West Ham. He s a fantastic c…

Juventus were made to work hard for a 2-1 win at Parma that maintains their perfect start to the Serie A season.

The champions looked on course for a comfortable evening when Mario Mandzukic netted after two minutes, but Parma made life difficult for their esteemed guests until the former Croatia international intervened again to tee up Blaise Matuidi s winner.

Gervinho had drawn Parma level on his full debut and the hosts could have led at the interval, before their momentum waned following the restart.

There was still no breakthrough for Juve new boy Cristiano Ronaldo, though, as his barren start to life in Italy continues beyond an international break during which he will miss action for Portugal.

FT: THREE WINS FROM THREE!!!

— JuventusFC…

Wayne Rooney will hope that a return to boyhood club Everton can prove a catalyst for a return to the sort of form that made him one of world football s most fearsome strikers.

During 13 glorious years at Old Trafford, Rooney became the club s record goalscorer, won five Premier League titles and also collected medals in the Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup and League Cup.

But in recent seasons Rooney has found himself increasingly marginalised and was only a bit-part player under Jose Mourinho, while he was ushered out of Gareth Southgate s most recent England squad.

Using Opta data, we chart Rooney s goalscoring decline over recent seasons.

2012-13

Rooney was arguably at his most dangerous in the 2011-12 season, scoring a caree…

There s always going to be some tension and uncertainty floating in the air when we ve got just days to go before a big international tournament. Thus, it shouldn t come as much of a surprise for fans to learn that the ongoing friendlies that are taking place this week probably don t actually have as significant of an impact as you may think.

With that being said, we were still treated to a pretty entertaining showcase between France and Wales last night with the reigning world champions stretching their legs in an impressive 3-0 victory.

Uncertain return for Benzema

The return of Karim Benzema to the national team has been long overdue and, in reality, it could prove to be the difference-maker for France in what is set to be an unbelievably competitive European Champi…

Bahraini refugee and footballer Hakeem al-Araibi became an Australian citizen following a ceremony in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Al-Araibi was dramatically freed from a Thai prison a month ago when authorities withdrew extradition proceedings against him.

The 25-year-old travelled to Thailand on his honeymoon and was arrested upon arrival on November 27, detained on an Interpol notice issued at Bahrain s request.

Al-Araibi fled his homeland in 2014 before being granted permanent residence in Australia, where he has since lived and is on the books of semi-professional club Pascoe Vale.

Hakeem Al-Araibi celebrates becoming an Australian Citizen this morning, alongside and

Congratulations Hakeem!

— The PFA (@thepfa)

The pro-democra…

Edinson Cavani bailed out Paris Saint-Germain and the dismissed Neymar with a stoppage-time equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw against Marseille in Le Classique.

PSG trailed twice and had looked destined for a first defeat to their fierce rivals since November 2011 with Neymar sent off for two bookable offences – before Cavani curled a dramatic late free-kick into the top corner to rescue a point.

Marseille led through Luiz Gustavo in the first half, before Neymar equalised, and then again moved in front when Florian Thauvin lit up a dreary second half.

But the greatest drama was still to come as Neymar who had been jeered throughout and endured a host of missiles from the home supporters at one point clashed with Lucas Ocampos moments after his first booking and r…

Manchester United are open to offers for Romelu Lukaku, according to .

Lukaku arrived at Old Trafford from Everton in 2016 for an initial fee of £75 million and United are looking to recoup the full amount, as they wade through this summer s transfer market looking to build a team capable of achieving more than the one of previous several seasons.

Prior to his highly successful three-year stint at Goodison Park, the Belgian striker was a Chelsea player that failed to score a single goal in 15 games in the blue shirt. Antonio Conte, now the head coach at Inter Milan, tried to bring him back during his own stint at Stamford Bridge but Lukaku opted for Jose Mourinho s United instead.

Conte is reportedly still keen on having the 26-year-old leading his forward lin…