The Red Devils made a late attempt to sign the Bayern Munich defender, but saw their advances rejected as the transfer window closed Despite both clubs being at the top of their respective leagues for decades, players moving to Manchester United from Bayern Munich are a rare commodity. Mark Hughes spent time on loan at the…
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'We were not 100 per cent present' – Neuer blames lack of focus for Bayern defeat
The Bundesliga holders slipped to an unexpected 2-0 defeat to see their lead cut at the top of the table, following a 1-1 draw against Augsburg Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has blamed his side’s lapse in concentration during the first half as the reason behind their first defeat of the season against Hertha Berlin…
Stuttgart captain's father dies in stadium after Hertha match
Christian Gentner’s father passed away at the Mercedes-Benz Arena following the Bundesliga fixture on Saturday Stuttgart have confirmed Herbert Gentner, father of the Bundesliga club’s captain Christian Gentner, died at their stadium following the home game against Hertha Berlin. Gentner played the entirety of Saturday’s encounter, setting up Mario Gomez’s winner in a 2-1 victory. In a statement…
Hummels to miss Bayern Munich's trip to Werder Bremen
The centre-back will play no part in his side’s Bundesliga clash on Saturday after missing training with a stomach bug Bayern Munich’s bid to get back on track in the Bundesliga has suffered a blow with Mats Hummels ruled out of Saturday’s match at Werder Bremen. Germany defender Hummels has been laid low with a…
Japan international Muto finalises Newcastle United move
The striker had already signed a four-year deal with the Magpies but has been granted a work permit to allow him to complete the switch from Mainz Newcastle United have completed the signing of striker Yoshinori Muto after he was awarded a work permit. The Magpies had to wait for the relevant documents to be…
'It's not all about me' – Lewandowski reiterates Bayern commitment
Three goals in two games have marked a return to form for the Polish striker, who insists he is happy at the club despite flirting with a move away Robert Lewandowski reassured Bayern Munich supporters of his commitment to the club following a tumultuous few months in which he was linked with a move away…
Bayern defender Rafinha apologises for offensive Halloween costume
After the team shared an image of their players dressed up for Halloween, the defender has apologised for his distasteful costume Bayern Munich right-back Rafinha has issued an apology after his offensive Halloween costume led to a social media outcry. In a photograph shared on the club’s official Twitter account from the teams’ Halloween party,…
What Ronaldo and Real Madrid have achieved is unique – Kovac
The Bayern Munich boss has hailed the Champions League achievements of the Liga giants and a man seeking to maintain a standing at the top of the game Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac has told Goal that the Champions League achievements of Real Madrid over recent years are “unique”. Los Blancos have made history by…
Martinez backs Bayern to silence those 'who talk sh*t'
The Bundesliga champions are winless in four games in all competitions, but their Spanish defender expects them to offer a positive response Javi Martinez has promised that Bayern Munich will bounce back “stronger than ever” from their current tough run. Reigning champions Bayern trail Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund by four points after a 3-0 defeat…
Bayern haven't considered approaching Wenger or any other coach – Salihamidzic
The German side have not considered sacking coach Niko Kovac, according to the club’s sporting director Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic insisted the Bundesliga giants have not considered replacing coach Niko Kovac. Kovac has been under enormous pressure at Bayern, but a 5-1 thrashing of Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday is sure to…