Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm described Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Real Madrid as a “bitter farewell” to the competition. The holders secured a 4-2 win after extra-time at Santiago Bernabeu to seal a 6-3 aggregate triumph and a place in the semi-finals. Bayern were on the wrong end of three … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 100th Champions League goal as Real Madrid dumped 10-man Bayern Munich out of the competition with a 4-2 win (6-3 agg.). Ronaldo’s second goal was offside as Bayern rued their bad luck. Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat-trick helped Real Madrid battle past 10-man Bayern Munich and into the Champions League semi-finals with a … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as holders Real Madrid controversially overcame Bayern Munich in extra time to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal’s harsh 84th-minute dismissal was the first pivotal moment of a thrilling game, and then Ronaldo was clearly standing in an offside position to score Madrid’s second in extra … Read more
Real Madrid’s extra-time goals on Tuesday against Bayern came with a heavy dose of controversy due to replays suggesting two were offside Cristiano Ronaldo’s first extra-time goal, which helped to send Real Madrid into the Champions League semi-finals, has been hammered for being offside by football fans on social media. The goal came just before … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick as holders Real Madrid controversially overcame Bayern Munich in extra time to reach the Champions League semi-finals. Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal’s harsh 84th-minute dismissal was the first pivotal moment, and then Ronaldo was clearly standing in an offside position to score Madrid’s second in extra time. Needing at least … Read more
Bayern Munich technical director Michael Reschke believes there will be fewer big-money transfers such as Paul Pogba’s €105 million move to Manchester United in the future. The France international became the most expensive player in the world when he left Juventus in favour of a return to Old Trafford ahead of the 2016-17 campaign, but … Read more
Bayern Munich’s top scorer insists he’s OK after apparently suffering hamstring discomfort in training Robert Lewandowski allayed fears over an injury scare suffered in training as Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich prepare for a pivotal week in their season. The Poland striker, who has been in prolific form this term, was photographed holding his right hamstring … Read more
The Gunners boss has hit back at supporters that demonstrated outside the club’s London Colney training ground on Tuesday Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has ridiculed a fan protest outside the club’s training ground, claiming the move was a waste of time and energy. The unrest at Emirates Stadium has been growing this season with the … Read more
Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick and Thomas Muller got two as Bayern Munich crushed struggling Augsburg to close in on a fifth successive Bundesliga title. Lewandowski volleyed into the top corner to open the scoring before striking from close range. Bayern scored four goals after the interval, Lewandowski making it 3-0 before Thiago struck. Lewandowski … Read more
Mesut Ozil believes he is often “singled out” at Arsenal when the club are on a bad run of form. The German has come under scrutiny for some of his performances this season, with the club currently sixth in the Premier League and facing an uphill battle to qualify for the Champions League. The future … Read more
German powerhouse Bayern Munich opened a Shanghai office Wednesday in a bid to capitalise on China’s vast fan base and voracious hunger for top-flight football training. Chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge announced the opening of its office in the German Centre, a complex in Shanghai’s Pudong district, with support from the China Football Association and Shanghai´s soccer … Read more
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has pulled out of Germany’s national football squad for their upcoming friendly against England and World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan because of a calf injury. Uncapped Paris St Germain keeper Kevin Trapp has been called up to replace Neuer, who will stay with his club Bayern Munich for treatment, the German football … Read more
Amid reports of mounting interest, sporting director Ralf Rangnick says he would not trade the midfielder for Manchester United’s French star RB Leipzig are confident that Naby Keita can be kept out of the clutches of a rival, with the Bundesliga outfit adamant that they would not swap the midfielder even for Manchester United’s Paul … Read more
The Germany international is yet to agree a new deal at the Emirates Stadium but insists he will not depart should his manager leave this summer Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil claims “everything is open” regarding a new deal at Emirates Stadium and insists the future of boss Arsene Wenger will not define his own. Germany … Read more
Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso has confirmed he will retire when his contract expires in the summer. Alongside a picture of him waving goodbye, the 35-year-old Spain international wrote on Twitter: “Lived it. Loved it. Farewell beautiful game.” He won club honours with Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern and the World Cup and two European … Read more
Arsene Wenger said he was “revolted” by the referee after his “brave” Arsenal side suffered a last-16 Champions League thrashing by Bayern Munich. Referee Anastasios Sidiropoulos denied the hosts a penalty when 1-0 up before later awarding one for a Laurent Koscielny foul on Robert Lewandowski. Koscielny was sent off as Arsenal lost 5-1 on … Read more
Bayern Munich confirmed their spot in the Champions League quarterfinals with a 5-1 win at 10-man Arsenal on Tuesday to advance 10-2 on aggregate. A first-half Theo Walcott goal gave Arsenal a glimmer of hope, but Laurent Koscielny was sent off while conceding a penalty soon after the break, and Robert Lewandowski scored from the … Read more
Ten-man Arsenal were knocked out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage for the seventh successive season following a second-half capitulation against Bayern Munich. A debated decision in the 53rd minute shattered any hopes of the Gunners becoming the first side in Champions League history to overturn a four-goal deficit. They led through Theo … Read more
In his latest exclusive column for Goal, the PSG star says the French champions still have work to do at Camp Nou, despite their four-goal lead Dear fans, dear football fans, On the eve of one of the most important matches I have ever played with Paris Saint-Germain, I once again wanted to speak to … Read more
The Arsenal No.11 will not play any part in the club’s attempt to complete a shock comeback in their midweek Champions League tie Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has been ruled out of Tuesday’s Champions League last 16 second leg with Bayern Munich due to illness. The Germany international missed Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to Liverpool having … Read more