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24Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich keeping tabs on goalkeeping market, even after signing Jonas Urbig

01 February 2025, Bavaria, Munich: Soccer: Bundesliga, Bayern Munich - Holstein Kiel, matchday 20 at the Allianz Arena. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer (l) and goalkeeper Jonas Urbig of Munich warm up. When Manuel Neuer finally has to hang up his boots and gloves for good as a Bayern Munich player, there will be a massive void to fill. He is a player whose name is synonymous with FC Bayern and the Mia San Mia mentality, but there will come a time when someone else has to be the main man between the sticks for the club. Neuer is currently 38 years old and recently got a one-year contract extension at Bayern, but there has actively been planning in place to prepare for the time when he will no longer be the de facto number one keeper. Former club president and goalkeeping legend Oliver Kahn ha...

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24Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Muller reportedly declines move to Cincinnati

Thomas Müller of Bayern Munich looks on during the 1.Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz arena, Munich, Germany on April 12, 2025. If Thomas Muller's future lies in Major League Soccer, it won't be with FC Cincinnati. GiveMeSport's Tom Bogert reports the outgoing Bayern Munich midfielder has declined a move to the team that holds his MLS discovery rights. Should Muller sign with another MLS team, Cincinnati would receive allocation money. A product of the Bayern academy, the 35-year-old Muller will leave the team upon the expiry of his contract in June. A native of Weilheim in Oberbayern, Muller has spent the entirety of his professional career with Bayern, making his first team debut in 2009. In his 17th season at the club, Muller's next Bundesl...

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21Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayer Leverkusen concede Bundesliga title race with four matches remaining

Bayer Leverkusen's Spanish head coach Xabi Alonso reacts from the sidelines during the German Cup (DFB Pokal) semi-final football match between Arminia Bielefeld and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Bielefeld, western Germany on April 1, 2025. (Photo by UWE KRAFT / AFP) / DFB REGULATIONS PROHIBIT ANY USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS AS IMAGE SEQUENCES AND QUASI-VIDEO. (Photo by UWE KRAFT/AFP via Getty Images) Though Bayer Leverkusen’s chances of successfully defending their Bundesliga title had been in serious doubt for quite some time, last night’s 1-1 draw against St. Pauli effectively sealed the deal. The lone point gained at the Millerntor – combined with Bayern Munich’s win this weekend – leaves Leverkusen eight points behind Bayern with four matches remaining. Head coach Xabi Alonso and striker P...

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20Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kane nets 60th Bundesliga goal as Bayern near title

HEIDENHEIM, GERMANY - APRIL 19: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich clashes with Benedikt Gimber of 1.FC Heidenheim 1846 during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 and FC Bayern München at Voith-Arena on April 19, 2025 in Heidenheim, Germany. Harry Kane scored has his 60th Bundesliga goal in his 60th game to help Bayern Munich defeat Heidenheim 4-0 and close in on regaining the title . The former Tottenham striker scored the opening goal with a low shot from just outside the penalty area in the 13th minute and nears what would be the first major team trophy of a career filled with individual scoring accolades. The England captain is the fastest player to 60 goals in Bundesliga history, beating Erling Haaland's mark of 65 games with Borussia Dortmund. Bayern moved nine points cle...

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18Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Xabi Alonso: Real Madrid set ideal timeframe for appointment

Xabi Alonso of Bayer 04 Leverkusen controls the ball during the Champions League round of 16 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on March 11, 2025. Real Madrid are ready to accelerate their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, a report has revealed, with the recently dethroned Champions League holders hoping to appoint a new boss before this summer's Club World Cup. It emerged in the aftermath of Madrid's Champions League exit at the hands of Arsenal that current boss Carlo Ancelotti is expected to leave the club later this month, with the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona potentially his final game in charge. Alonso has long been viewed as Madrid's dream replacement for Ancelotti and The Times report that the 15-time Cham...

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17Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Kompany: Injuries were ‘big issue’ in Bayern exit

MILAN, ITALY - APRIL 16: Vincent Kompany head coach of FC Bayern Munchen embraces Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munchen during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Bayern München at San Siro on April 16, 2025 in Milan, Italy. Bayern Munich earned a draw at the San Siro against Inter Milan on Wednesday but ultimately bowed out of the Champions League, leaving manager Vincent Kompany to reflect on the injury crisis that hit his side ahead of the quarterfinal. Bayern were without a clutch of important players for both legs, losing 2-1 to a late goal at home last week before a battling 2-2 draw saw them exit the competition with a 4-3 aggregate loss. "I think the big issue, before Inter, was injuries," Kompany told reporters. "W...

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15Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bayern reportedly looking to offload Joao Palhinha this summer

Augsburg, Germany - April 4: Joao Palhinha of Bayern Muenchen looks on during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK ARENA on April 4, 2025 in Augsburg, Germany. Bayern Munich signed on Joao Palhinha almost one year ago now, a midfielder that had his ups and downs at the club. The Portuguese international seemed to satisfy the fans on most occasions, but clearly not the club. Per a report captured by @iMiaSanMia, Bayern is looking to sell Palhinha to another club in the upcoming transfer window. The hope is to offload him to the Premier League, where he still has some kind of reputation, meaning that Bayern could make back at least some of the €51m they paid Fulham last year. According to the same report, originally from Christian Falk, Palhinha is not a...

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14Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Frankfurt move to third place with a hat-trick against Heidenheim

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, GERMANY - APRIL 13: Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at Deutsche Bank Park on April 13, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Heidenheim 3-0 on Sunday in the final match of the 29th round of the Bundesliga. Frankfurt's hat-trick was scored by: Jean Mathieu in the 10th minute, Robin Koch 42, and Hugo Eketike 71. Eintracht Frankfurt raised their tally to 51 points to jump to third place, compared to 22 points for Heidenheim in sixteenth place. In the same round, Werder Bremen beat Stuttgart by two goals to one, scored by Oliver Burki in the 32nd and 90th minutes, while Leonidas Stergiou scored Stuttgart's goal in the ...

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13Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Dortmund draw thriller at leaders Bayern

Munich, Germany - April 12: Harry Kane of Bayern Muenchen gestures looks dejected during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and Borussia Dortmund at Allianz Arena on April 12, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich missed the chance to move eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table as they were held to a draw by Borussia Dortmund in a pulsating game. Having dominated the first half without making a breakthrough, Bayern fell behind when Maximilian Beier evaded his marker to head through the legs of Jonas Urbig with the visitors' first effort on target. Centre-back Waldemar Anton diverted a cross against the underside of his own crossbar as Dortmund rode their luck, but the introduction of Serge Gnabry changed the home side's fortunes. The former Arsenal forward'...

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12Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Simons brace as Leipzig down Wolfsburg in Bundesliga

WOLFSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 11: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammate Ridle Baku during the Bundesliga match between VfL Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig at the Volkswagen Arena on April 11, 2025 in Wolfsburg, Germany. Xavi Simons scored twice as Leipzig weathered a late comeback to beat Wolfsburg 3-2 in the Bundesliga and win away from home for the first time this year. All three goals in Friday's clash came from outside the box in a display that put Leipzig's recent bad away run to bed and lifted them into fourth place, equal on points with the team immediately above, Eintracht Frankfurt. Leipzig's last away win was on December 7 - a run of seven matches without victory. Lois Openda got the scoring started after 11 minutes. Wolfsburg lost possession...

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7Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Odogu Gives Wolfsburg Hope After Another Defeat

BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 06: Benedict Hollerbach of 1. FC Union Berlin is tackled by David Odogu of VfL Wolfsburg during the Bundesliga match between 1. FC Union Berlin and VfL Wolfsburg at Stadion An der Alten Foersterei on April 06, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. VfL Wolfsburg lost their third consecutive game on Sunday with a 1-0 defeat away to Union Berlin. However, 18 year-old defender, David Odogu raised spirits with an impressive debut for Wolfsburg. Two weeks ago, David Odogu said that his aim for the season was to fulfil his dream of playing in the Bundesliga. Now that dream has come true. Odogu has been on the bench for Wolfsburg since February and has only appeared for Germany under 19s in 2025. Yet, Odogu put in an assured performance that would have impressed the Wolfsburg hierar...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Bayern Munich suffer blow as star ‘is set to be out for two months’

Augsburg, Germany - April 4: Jamal Musiala of Bayern Muenchen injured during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK ARENA on April 4, 2025 in Augsburg, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) Bayern Munich have been dealt with a major blow ahead of their Champions League quarter-final showdown with Inter Milan. The Bundesliga giants will host Inter on Tuesday night before the return leg at the San Siro eight days later. However, Vincent Kompany's side will be without Jamal Musiala after he suffered a 'muscle tear in his left hamstring' during their 3-1 win at Augsburg. According to Sky Germany, the playmaker will be sidelined for two months meaning he will likely miss Bayern's title run-in and the remainder of their ...

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5Apr By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Muller to leave Bayern Munich after 25 years

Salzburg, Austria - January 6: Thomas Mueller of Bayern Muenchen controls the Ball during the Friendly match between RB Salzburg and FC Bayern München at Red Bull Arena on January 6, 2025 in Salzburg, Germany. (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Thomas Muller will leave Bayern Munich this summer after 25 years with his boyhood club.The 35-year-old has won 33 trophies and will end his time as the club's record appearance maker, featuring 743 times and counting. Muller’s contract was coming to an end in the summer and much speculation was made about the future of the German World Cup winner following limited game time this season. Bayern confirmed Muller’s departure on Saturday, with the forward releasing a statement which read: "It’s clear that today is not l...

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5Apr By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Kane leads Bayern closer to 34th Bundesliga title

AUGSBURG, GERMANY - APRIL 04: Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and FC Bayern München at WWK-Arena on April 04, 2025 in Augsburg, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images) German Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich have come from behind to beat in-form Augsburg 3-1 and Harry Kane's second-half goal helped it extend their lead to nine points. Augsburg went into Friday night's match unbeaten in their last 11 games and took the lead thanks to a bit of quick thinking after half an hour. With the Bayern defence static, Jeffrey Gouweleeuw took a quick free kick and Dimitrios Giannoulis controlled the ball with his instep before hammering it into the roof of the net for his first league goal...

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27Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bayern Munich star is ruled out of action for six months with ACL tear

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MARCH 11: Alphonso Davies of Bayern Munich (L) celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Harry Kane during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 second leg match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern München at BayArena on March 11, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. A Bayern Munich star has been ruled out of action for six months after tearing his ACL, the club have confirmed. The German giants, who are top of the Bundesliga by six points - ahead of Bayer Leverkusen, the German champions - have their sights set on both domestic and European success this season. Having lost to their closest rivals in the last-16 of the German Cup, they have set their sights on regaining the league title, as well as winning the Champions League, which they are i...

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25Mar By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Jadon Sancho pushing for a third return to Borussia Dortmund

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund gestures as he encourages the fans during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 Final match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. Bild reports that Chelsea’s Jadon Sancho is looking to return to Borussia Dortmund for the third time in his career, and his desire to return grows daily. Since moving to England in the summer of 2021, apart from short bursts of form, Sancho has struggled at both Manchester United and Chelsea. Now, he is looking to return to Germany. The 24-year-old has never lost touch with the Bundesliga or Dortmund and is regularly aware of what is going on. He is also in regular contact with Jamie Gittens. Sancho is said to be growing fond of the idea ...

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22Mar By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Manuel Neuer suffers injury setback

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is set for an extended period on the sidelines after the goalkeeper suffered a setback in his recovery from a calf injury.The 38-year-old sustained the knock in the first-leg of Bayern's successful UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie against Bundesliga rivals Bayer Leverkusen on 11 March. MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 05: Manuel Neuer of Bayern Muenchen is injured in the match and has to be substituted during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 first leg match between FC Bayern München and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at on March 05, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Getty Images) He subsequently missed his club's 3-2 defeat against Bochum and the 1-1 draw away against Union Berlin, with 21-year-...

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13Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Joshua Kimmich finally signs new Bayern Munich deal until 2029

Joshua Kimmich of Bayern Munich gestures during the Champions League round of 16 match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Bayern Munich at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany on March 11, 2025. Arsenal and Liverpool target Joshua Kimmich has finally signed a new deal with Bayern Munich, just four months before his previous contract was set to expire. The German international has ended a lengthy saga of speculation about his desire to join a new club, after several Premier League clubs, as well as Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, expressed interest. Previously, it was understood that the Bundesliga giants' contract offer was withdrawn after Kimmich hesitated to provide a response. Several German outlets followed with reports that the 30-year-old captain was demanded a higher salary than the on...

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10Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Leverkusen’s Wirtz sidelined weeks with knee injury

LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - MARCH 8: Florian Wirtz of Leverkusen reacts after being fouled during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and SV Werder Bremen at BayArena on March 8, 2025 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen's hopes in the Bundesliga and Champions League were today handed a devastating blow with the news that Florian Wirtz has suffered a ligament injury in his right knee that will sideline him for several weeks. Wirtz had been left on the bench for the first half of Saturday's 2-0 defeat at home to Werder Bremen, a match he entered at half time as Leverkusen bid to turn around their early deficit. However, Wirtz would last only 14 minutes before he had to exit the contest following a foul and he was soon seen departing the Bay Arena on crutches. With Leverkusen ...

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8Mar By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Bochum Celebrates Historic 3-2 Away Victory Over Bayern Munich

MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 8: EDITORS NOTE: Image has been digitally enhanced.) Ibrahima Sissoko and Jakov Medic of VfL Bochum celebrate after their team’s third goal during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfL Bochum 1848 at Allianz Arena on March 8, 2025 in Munich, Germany. Itwas a historic result for VfL Bochum. On Saturday, the relegation candidate overcame a two-goal deficit to beat Bayern Munich 3-2 at the Allianz Arena. Bayern took the lead thanks to a brace by Raphael Guerreiro (14’ & 28’), but goals by Jakov Medic (31’), Ibrahima Sissoko (51’), and Matus Bero (71’) turned the game around for Bochum. On top of that, Bayern Munich also had midfielder João Palhinha sent off just before halftime. “We lost, no excuses,” Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany said when ask...

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