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23Nov By Silver Emmanuel4 Comments

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Leipzig lose ground on Bayern, Dortmund and Leverkusen win

Marco Rose, Head Coach of RB Leipzig, applauds during the Bundesliga match between TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig at PreZero-Arena on November 23, 2024 in Sinsheim, Germany. RB Leipzig continued to lose ground on Bundesliga league leaders Bayern Munich with a 4-3 defeat at lowly Hoffenheim on Saturday, while Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen registered big wins. RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose barks orders from the sideline in his side's 4-3 loss to Hoffenheim on Saturday. RB Leipzig manager Marco Rose barks orders from the sideline in his side's 4-3 loss to Hoffenheim on Saturday. Hoffenheim came from a goal down to equalise three times and hit the lead with four minutes remaining on a wild debut for new manager Christian Ilzer. Hoffenheim's Adam Hlozek collected a brace while ...

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22Nov By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Bayern Munich official sets the limits in their negotiations with duo linked with Barcelona

Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern Muenchen and a group of players from the team of FC Bayern Muenchen during a training session at the Saebener Strasse training ground in Munich, southern Germany on November 21, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Although FC Barcelona did not sign any free agents in the last summer transfer window, they have made several free acquisitions over the last few years which have paid them quite high dividends. Players like Franck Kessie, Ilkay Gundogan, Andreas Christensen, and Inigo Martinez were all acquired for free, as they joined the Catalan club after running out of their contracts with their previous sides. Barcelona are currently planning to add some more high-quality players to their team for free in the future, and for the upcoming summer, two such players that th...

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19Nov By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Harry Kane drops retirement hint as two-year plan clear

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich looks on during the Champions League Round 4 match between Bayern Munich v Benfica at the Allianz arena, Munich, Germany, on November 6, 2024. Harry Kane says he has not thought about retiring from England duty and has outlined his plan to represent the Three Lions at the 2026 World Cup. The 31-year-old Bayern Munich forward made his 103rd appearance for England in Sunday's 5-0 win against the Republic of Ireland at Wembley and marked the occasion by netting his 69th goal for his nation. But that hasn't stopped the former Tottenham Hotspur forward from attracting criticism on the international stage of late, with many wondering if his best days in a Three Lions shirt are behind him. However, Kane has expressed his desire to continue playing for England - and ...

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8Nov By Silver Emmanuel3 Comments

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Nottingham Forest make contact to sign Bayern Munich young star

(LR) Mathys Tel of FC Bayern München and Kingsley Coman of FC Bayern München celebrate the teams fifth goal during the Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum 1848 and FC Bayern München at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on October 27, 2024 in Bochum, Germany. With the game delicately poised against Benfica in the second half on Wednesday, Vincent Kompany didn’t make several changes for Bayern Munich. Mathys Tel was an unused substitute even though Bayern needed some spark in the final third to double the lead. The young French forward is struggling to get game time, let alone getting into goalscoring form. Courtesy of playing just 116 minutes this season across all competitions, Tel’s future is subject to speculation in Germany. Werder Bremen are already showing concrete interest in signing him on loa...

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2Nov By Silver Emmanuel5 Comments

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Leverkusen frustrated in lively draw with Stuttgart

Jeremie Frimpong of Bayer 04 Leverkusen is challenged by Ramon Hendriks of VfB Stuttgart during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and VfB Stuttgart at BayArena on November 1, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. Bayer Leverkusen did everything except score against Stuttgart in a lively 0-0 draw in the Bundesliga ahead of Champions League games for both next week. Leverkusen hit the woodwork twice, forced repeated saves from Stuttgart goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, and saw Jeremie Frimpong's goal ruled out for offside in the buildup on Friday. "We had enough chances to score a goal. It was a good performance, maybe our best in the past year. We only lacked a goal," Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso told broadcasters DAZN. Leverkusen are third on the table but could end the weekend seven p...

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31Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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FC Schalke 04’s suffering continues as revenue halves and performances are poor

(L-R) Chairman Uwe Eichner of Vivawest, Karin Welge, mayoress of GELSENKIRCHEN, Dr. Bernd Schröder, head of board of Schalke, Christina Rühl-Hamers, board of Schalke and Peter Knaebel, member of board of Schalke present the new FC Schalke 04 shirts and sponsors prior to the Second Bundesliga match between FC Schalke 04 and FC Hansa Rostock at Veltins Arena on March 05, 2022 in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Seven-time Bundesliga champions, FC Schalke 04, have lurched from one crisis to another over the last five years as financial problems have crippled one of Germany’s most historic clubs. With the financial results from the period January 1 to June 30 just released, the picture remains cloudy. Despite having 178,000 members, making it the second-largest club in Germany and fourth-biggest in ...

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30Oct By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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German Cup holders Leverkusen win, Dortmund crash out

Jonas Wind of VfL Wolfsburg attempts an acrobatic shot during the DFB-Pokal match between VfL Wolfsburg and Borussia Dortmund at Volkswagen Arena on October 29, 2024 in Wolfsburg, Germany. Borussia Dortmund's crisis has deepened when they crashed out of the German Cup with a 1-0 second-round defeat in extra time at Wolfsburg. Jonas Wind grabbed the winner in the 117th minute on Wednesday (AEDT) which handed Dortmund a third defeat in eight days, following a 5-2 Champions League meltdown at Real Madrid and a 2-1 Bundesliga loss in Augsburg. "Losing three times in a row away is bad. More was possible," Dortmund midfielder Pascal Gross told Sky TV. "We had some good moments. These tight games are often decided by one goal and we didn't manage to score it." Beleaguered Dortmund coach Nuri Sa...

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28Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Konrad Laimer says Bayern Munich wanted to make statement in win over VfL Bochum

Konrad Laimer of Bayern Muenchen and Min-jae Kim of Bayern Muenchen discusses during the Bundesliga match between VfL Bochum 1848 and FC Bayern München at Vonovia Ruhrstadion on October 27, 2024 in Bochum, Germany. Bayern Munich midfielder / right-back Konrad Laimer took over for Raphaël Guerreiro at the right-back position and felt good to be back as part of the starting XI. Laimer was part of a backline that included Dayot Upamecano, Kim Min-jae, and Alphonso Davies that ultimately kept a clean sheet in front of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. Needless to say, Laimer was glad to see his squad respond after a midweek thrashing at the hands of FC Barcelona. “We wanted to make a statement again. It was a very focused and confident performance. In the end, we deserved to win by such a large margin...

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27Oct By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Leipzig surge to top spot with comeback win

Ritsu Doan of SC Freiburg controls the ball during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and SC Freiburg at Red Bull arena, Leipzig, Germany on October 26, 2024. RB Leipzig came from behind to beat Freiburg 3-1 at home on Saturday to leapfrog Bayern Munich and go top of the Bundesliga, while Borussia Dortmund’s away woes continued with another defeat. Freiburg, impressive this season under new coach Julian Schuster, scored first when Japan winger Ritsu Doan was in the perfect place to head in a Vincenzo Grifo cross. Leipzig, who looked heavy-legged after a 1-0 home defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday, were a goal down at half-time but equalised shortly after. Germany defender Benjamin Henrichs, who was at fault for Freiburg’s opener, cut a dangerous cross goalwards...

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26Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich predicted XI vs VfL Bochum: Kingsley Coman given a rare start?

Kingsley Coman left winger of Bayern Munich and France during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Aston Villa FC and FC Bayern München at Villa Park on October 2, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Kingsley Coman, who featured as a substitute in Bayern Munich’s 4-1 defeat against Barcelona, could start against winless Bochum on Sunday afternoon. Vincent Kompany’s side, level with RB Leipzig, top the Bundesliga after seven games, but the Belgian could make several changes for today’s game given the high workload. Bayern Munich will play five games in the space of two weeks with Bundesliga games against Bochum, Union Berlin and St. Pauli, a DFB Pokal tie against Mainz, and a Champions League game against Benfica. As such, Kompany is expected to make at least two chan...

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22Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala says “Things can always change quickly in the world of football”

Jamal Musiala attacking midfield of Bayern Munich and Germany during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD2 match between Aston Villa FC and FC Bayern München at Villa Park on October 2, 2024 in Birmingham, England. Manchester City, Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal FC, FC Barcelona, Real Madrid...there are some true heavyweight clubs just waiting to pounce on Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala should he opt to leave Bayern Munich. However, recent reports indicate that Musiala is not talking to any clubs aside of the Bavarians at the moment. That should give Bayern Munich, the upperhand in retaining the Germany international. Musiala recently touched on the topic with Welt Am Sonntag (as captured by Goal). “I’m very happy at FC Bayern and fully focused on our goals. Playing...

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21Oct By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Harry Kane ready for ‘special’ Robert Lewandowski clash

Harry Kane of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's third goal and completing his hattrick during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on October 19, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Harry Kane is ready for a Bayern Munich UEFA Champions League showdown with Barcelona. The Bavarians land in Catalonia on October 23, to face off with former boss Hansi Flick, in high-stakes European battle. The Bundesliga giants are looking to bounce back in their Champions League campaign, after an opening 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb, followed by a 1-0 loss at Aston Villa. Kane has geared up for his trip to Catalonia in ruthless style with a hat trick in the 4-0 weekend Bundesliga win over VfB Stuttgart. That continues the England captain’s strong start to the 202...

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20Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Harry Kane ends drought with hat-trick as Bayern crush Stuttgart

Thomas Mueller of Bayern Muenchen celebrates as Harry Kane of Bayern Muenchen scores the goal 1:0 during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and VfB Stuttgart at Allianz Arena on October 19, 2024 in Munich, Germany. Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl described striker Harry Kane as a “killer” after his 23-minute hat-trick carried the side to a 4-0 home win over Stuttgart yesterday. The victory came after a three-game winless run in all competitions. Earlier on Saturday, RB Leipzig’s 2-0 win at Mainz sent them provisional top, before Bayern took over the Bundesliga summit on goal difference. The match was still scoreless after 57 minutes before Kane stepped up and drilled home a long-range effort. Kane had not scored in four games for club and country, his longest droug...

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19Oct By Silver Emmanuel7 Comments

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Serhou Guirassy’s late goal earns Dortmund victory before Real Madrid test in UCL

Serhou Guirassy of Borussia Dortmund celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates during the Bundesliga match between Borussia Dortmund and FC St. Pauli 1910 at Signal Iduna Park on October 18, 2024 in Dortmund, Germany. Serhou Guirassy scored late as Borussia Dortmund beat promoted St. Pauli 2-1 in the Bundesliga on Friday, easing some pressure on the club before facing Real Madrid. Substitute Jamie Gittens invigorated Dortmund's attack, beating a defender and crossing for Guirassy to head the winner in the 83rd minute, just five minutes after Eric Smith had equalized with a thunderous strike for the visitors. Dortmund had dominated from the start but failed to turn possession into chances. St. Pauli goalkeeper Nikola Vasilj twice denied Guirassy when it seemed the Guinea sta...

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18Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern forward Jamal Musiala remains out for Stuttgart game with lingering injury

Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich controls the ball during the Champions League Round 1 match between Bayern Munich v Dinamo Zagreb, at the Allianz Arena, in Munich, Germany, on September 17, 2024. Bayern Munich forward Jamal Musiala remains injured and will miss the team´s Bundesliga game against Stuttgart on Saturday. "He won´t be in the squad," Bayern coach Vincent Kompany said Friday of Musiala, who has been out with a hip injury. The 21-year-old Musiala hasn´t played since Bayern´s 1-0 loss at Aston Villa in the Champions League on Oct. 2. Bayern announced two days later that the attacker would be "out for the time being." Kompany said he wasn´t sure if French defender Dayot Upamecano will be fit for Stuttgart. Eric Dier or Leon Goretzka could fill in in central defense alongside Kim ...

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11Oct By Silver Emmanuel1 Comment

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Bayern Munich star Serge Gnabry on his steady improvement

Serge Gnabry has been on a journey of growth at Bayern Munich, especially after battling injuries that disrupted his 2022/23 season. Despite having some extremely crucial skills, Gnabry’s form dipped due to frequent setbacks. However, his return to fitness has reignited his brilliance on the pitch. “It was impossible not to read [the speculation]. But I was focused on myself. I used the summer to get back in shape and prepare well. I have a lot of joy playing football again after I was injured a lot last season,” Gnabry said in an interview with ESPN FC (captured by @iMiaSanMia), reflecting on his mental strength during recovery. This focus and determination has clearly paid off. Early in the 2024/25 season, his dribbling looks sharper, his finishing more clinical, and his overall contribu...

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9Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Bayern Munich face new hurdle in their pursuit of Germany star

Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly looking to extend the contract of Florian Wirtz, which would complicate a transfer to Bayern Munich next summer. LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY - OCTOBER 5: Florian Wirtz of Bayer 04 Leverkusen looks on during the Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Holstein Kiel at BayArena on October 5, 2024 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Joris Verwijst/BSR Agency/Getty Images) It is no secret that Bayern Munich will go all out for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz next summer. The German star is Die Roten’s top target to strengthen the attack. Wirtz has been consistently linked with a move to Bavaria over the last few years.Bayern will face competition from several big clubs in Europe for the German international. Wirtz reportedly prefers a move to Munich ...

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8Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Leroy Sané to stay at Bayern Munich at all costs

Leroy Sané’s contract at Bayern Munich is set to expire in June of 2025, but the club wants to keep him in Munich at all costs, but is it for the right reasons? Sané has had inconsistent seasons at Bayern Munich for the last couple of years, and it is no secret that the club is constantly monitoring his situation. However, according to a new report (via Matteo Moretto, captured by @iMiaSanMia), Bayern wants to avoid letting him go, no matter what. Since the German international’s contract is set to expire next year, chances are that, if he leaves, he will be leaving on a free transfer. The club wants to avoid this at all costs, and renew his contract at the earliest. However, this has not stopped interested clubs from monitoring his situation, including FC Barcelona. Hansi Flick would lo...

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7Oct By Silver Emmanuel2 Comments

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Eintracht Frankfurt salvages 3-3 draw with Bayern Munich in Bundesliga

Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday required a late goal by Omar Marmoush to salvage a 3-3 draw with Bayern Munich in week six of the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich defender Min-Jae Kim opened the scoring in the 15th minute but Eintracht Frankfurt took the lead with goals from Omar Marmoush in the 22nd minute and Hugo Ekitike in the 35th minute at Deutsche Bank Park. After three minutes, Bayern Munich leveled the game with a close-range goal from Dayot Upamecano and retook the lead with a 53-minute goal from Michael Olise. Egyptian forward Marmoush netted a stoppage-time goal as the game ended in a 3-3 draw in Frankfurt. Boasting 14 points, Bayern Munich are the top of the league table on goal difference, ahead of RP Leipzig. With Sunday's match, Eintracht Frankfurt dropped to third place with 13 poi...

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6Oct By Silver EmmanuelNo Comments

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Alonso slams Leverkusen ‘complacency’ after draw

Hosts Bayer Leverkusen paid the price for being complacent after squandering a two-goal lead and losing control of the game before drawing 2-2 against promoted Holstein Kiel in the German Bundesliga on Saturday. Champions Leverkusen scored twice in the opening eight minutes but wasted a two-goal advantage for the third time in six Bundesliga matches this season. "I am not satisfied with our performance. It was our own fault. We did not play intelligently and we thought the game was done but in football you have to keep going always with the same intensity," Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso told reporters. "We were far too passive. After a big game in the Champions League we did not have the right mentality for this game." Last season's domestic league and cup winners, who beat AC Milan 1-0 in ...

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