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
After weeks of speculation, the former Black Stars coach and player was handed the job by the Ghana Football Association ahead of Hugo Broos and Willy Sagnol. It’s Kwesi Appiah and a Black Stars job. It’s a special relationship that has spelt trouble for others – who have eyed the various positions since 2007. Many … Read more
Chicago Fire attacker David Accam is delighted by the club’s signing of 2014 Fifa World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger. The Germany international joined the Men in Red from English giants Manchester United last week after penning a designated player contract that guarantees him a reported $4.5 million in 2017. The 32-year-old, who spent most of … 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
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been banned for three European matches after being sent off against Gent at Wembley in the Europa League in February. Alli was dismissed for a challenge on Brecht Dejaegere in the 2-2 draw. Should Spurs secure a top-three Premier League finish, Alli would miss half of their Champions League group … Read more
Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli has been banned for three European matches after being sent off against Gent at Wembley in the Europa League in February. Alli was dismissed for a challenge on Brecht Dejaegere in the 2-2 draw. Should Spurs secure a top-three Premier League finish, Alli would miss half of their Champions League group … 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
World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger has joined Major League Soccer side the Chicago Fire, according to the Chicago Tribune. The Manchester United midfielder has been a long-term target for the franchise, having been spotted meeting with Fire manager Veljko Paunovic in November 2016. “We’re adding someone who has won at every level, including the very … Read more
Bayern Munich’s superstar forward line allowed two less glamorous team-mates a rare share of the spotlight on Saturday, as Spanish defenders Javi Martinez and Juan Bernat scored in a 3-0 win to end Cologne’s long unbeaten run at home and move the champions seven points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. The hosts had … Read more
Manchester United is the most popular club online in China but the Bundesliga’s web presence far outstrips the English Premier League, a new study has shown. The survey by sports marketing company Mailman also found that Cristiano Ronaldo was the player with the biggest presence among Chinese fans with United’s Wayne Rooney, who has been … Read more
Arsenal have become the first English team to concede 200 goals in the Champions League as they crumbled to a 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Arsenal have become the first English team to concede 200 goals in the Champions League as they crumbled to a 5-1 defeat to Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Arjen … Read more
Bayern Munich went in for the kill after seeing Arsenal’s heads go down in the Champions League, according to Arjen Robben. The Gunners came from behind at the Allianz Arena to go into the break level at 1-1 in the first leg of the round-of-16 tie, but ended the match on the wrong end of … Read more
Bayern Munich and Arsenal are facing each other in the Champions League for the fourth time in the last five seasons (Last 16 2012/13, Last 16 2013/14, Group Stage 2015/16, Last 16 2016/17). Bayern Munich have eliminated Arsenal in their three previous Champions League knockout encounters, all in the Last 16 (2004/05, 2012/13, 2013/14). This … Read more
Thomas Partey has renewed his contract with our club until 2022. The Ghanaian midfielder, who came to the red and white club in 2011, extends his link for three more seasons. Our player was happy with his renewal: “I’m very happy. I want to continue growing in Atleti.” The Ghanaian international made his debut last … Read more
Arsene Wenger has called on Mesut Ozil to start scoring goals again and believes his German playmaker is currently lacking confidence. The 28-year-old has gone off the boil in recent weeks and was largely anonymous in Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Hull on Saturday, with some reports suggesting his manager is ready to drop him to … Read more
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm will retire at the end of the season. The 33-year-old, who captained Germany to their 2014 World Cup victory, announced his decision after Bayern’s German Cup last-16 win over Wolfsburg. It was the defender’s 501st game for the Bundesliga leaders. “I can continue with my leadership style, giving my best … Read more
Carlo Ancelotti saw room for improvement following Bayern Munich’s 1-0 DFB-Pokal win over Wolfsburg, but was pleased with his side’s progress to the quarter-final. Douglas Costa handed Bayern the lead early in the first half and the Bavarians created a number of chances to add a second. They failed to double their lead, though, and … Read more
Jose Mourinho has stressed that Manchester United are no longer in a position to just sign their rivals’ best players every season due to the increased competition in the Premier League, taking a swipe at Bayern Munich and the Bundesliga in the process. The Old Trafford side regularly raided their competitors during Alex Ferguson’s time … Read more
Arjen Robben believes Bayern Munich have what it takes to win the treble this season. The Bavarians previously won Champions League, Bundesliga and DFB Pokal under Jupp Heynckes in 2012-13 and Robben is optimistic about his side’s chances of repeating that historic feat in 2016-17. “Winning the Champions League again is a great challenge and … Read more
Bayern Munich coach Carlo Ancelotti feels European clubs have no reason to be immediately worried about the heavy spending by Chinese clubs. High-profile names such as Carlos Tevez, Oscar and John Obi Mikel have made their way to the Chinese Super League in recent weeks. Former Manchester United man Tevez became the best-paid player in … Read more