Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | Manuel Neuer has attacked Bayern Munich club leaders over the dismissal of goalkeeper coach Toni Tapalovic. The 36-year-old said that he considered leaving the club “as this was a heavy blow for me as I was already lying on the ground.” While the 2014 world champion is …
Read More »Bayern share spoils with Frankfurt in Bundesliga
Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich drop points for the third straight time in 2023 after Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani canceled out Leroy Sane’s opener to ensure a 1-1 draw in the 18th round on Saturday. Both sides started offensively minded into the clash and exchanged attacks from …
Read More »European clubs in dark due to split season, says Salihamidzic
Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | The unique circumstances of the 2022-2023 season are leaving the leading European clubs in the dark, says Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic. “None of the leading clubs employing several internationals can predict in what shape they come back and how their energy levels will …
Read More »Bayern’s journey into the unknown triggering ambitions among national rivals
Berlin, Germany | Xinhua | Rarely a season start of the Bundesliga has been more eagerly awaited than the 2022-2023 campaign. With the reigning champion Bayern Munich to open the show against Eintracht Frankfurt on Friday evening, the German league seems ahead of challenging rounds of matches. Despite having lost …
Read More »Bayern and Juventus reach last 16
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bayern and Juventus both booked their places in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages on a landmark night for Robert Lewandowski. Bayern 5-2 Benfica The superb Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick and missed a penalty on his 100th Champions League appearance as Bayern booked …
Read More »Champions League: Bayern and holders Chelsea shine, Young Boys stun United
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There was no shortage of drama and intrigue as the 2021/22 UEFA Champions League group stage started with a bang. Young Boys, Bayern and holders Chelsea were among the teams earning eye-catching victories. Group E Barcelona 0-3 Bayern Julian Nagelsmann’s side served notice that …
Read More »Bayern on brink of Bundesliga title after Leipzig’s loss
Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | Cologne picked up crucial points in the relegation battle after upsetting second-placed Leipzig courtesy of Jonas Hector’s brace, awarding a 10-point lead to leaders Bayern Munich. Leipzig assumed control and controlled possession from the starting whistle while Cologne defended deep and kept all its men behind …
Read More »PSG play down their title chances after ejecting Bayern
Paris, France | XINHUA | After securing a spot in the Champions League semifinals after edging Bayern last night, Paris Saint-Germain are brushing aside suggestions that they are now title favourites. Next for PSG will be the winner between another German outfit Dortmund and Premier side Manchester City. The English team …
Read More »Champions League roundup: Madrid beat Inter, Liverpool, Gladbach and Bayern win big
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There were big wins, hat-tricks and drama aplenty on the opening night of UEFA Champions League Matchday 3. Real Madrid 3-2 Inter Rodrygo came off the bench to rubber-stamp Madrid’s first victory of the campaign. The hosts appeared comfortable courtesy of Karim Benzema’s opener and …
Read More »Bayern travel to Moscow, Liverpool face Midtjylland
UEFA Champions League fixtures Tuesday 27 October 8:55: Lokomotiv Moscow v Bayern Munich 8:55: Shakhtar Donetsk v Internazionale 11pm: Atletico Madrid v RB Salzburg 11pm: Borussia Monchengladbach v Real Madrid 11pm: Porto v Olympiakos 11pm:Olympique Marseille v Manchester City 11pm:Liverpool v Midtjylland 11pm: Atalanta v Ajax Wednesday 28 October 8:55: …
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