Maza shines for Algeria
Bayer Leverkusen’s 20‑year‑old Ibrahim Maza starred during the international break, playing the full 90 minutes as Algeria beat Zambia 3-1 on Friday. Maza scored and provided a back‑heeled assist; he’s played every minute for Leverkusen so far this season and already has a goal and an assist across the opening four fixtures.
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Weserstadion’s centenary party
Werder Bremen marked the 100th anniversary of the Weserstadion with a celebration friendly, beating Real Madrid’s Legends 4-3 on Saturday. A sold‑out crowd saw big names and nostalgic moments — Markus Rosenberg, Angelos Charisteas and Diego all on the scoresheet — as the club rounded off a night of festivities.
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Grønbæk ruled out for weeks
Hamburg confirmed a sizable setback: 25‑year‑old Albert Grønbæk has torn a muscle in his right thigh after coming off injured on international duty for Denmark. The club says he will miss the remainder of the break and is unlikely to be available immediately when the Bundesliga resumes; Grønbæk had two goals and two assists in five appearances this season.
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Kane on the Ballon d’Or
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane told reporters he would be “very proud” to win the Ballon d’Or after an extraordinary 2025/26 season. The piece notes Kane scored 63 goals for Bayern last term and 10 for England, and that the Ballon d’Or will be awarded on 26 October; Kane has also started this season strongly with six goals in seven appearances.
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Bensebaini involved for Algeria
Borussia Dortmund defender Ramy Bensebaini was among the Bundesliga players linked to Algeria’s recent win: the Maza report notes the North African side were “buoyed by” fellow Bundesliga names as they beat Zambia 3-1 on Friday. Bensebaini’s international involvement adds another layer of experience for Dortmund’s squad during the break.
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Chaïbi features for Algeria
Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Farès Chaïbi was also named among the Bundesliga players involved as Algeria beat Zambia 3-1 on Friday. The coverage highlights Chaïbi’s presence alongside fellow Bundesliga internationals and notes his ongoing importance to Frankfurt’s midfield setup as the club prepares to resume domestic matches.
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