The ex-Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss is enjoying life in the Premier League at Manchester City, with criticism in England not as harsh as elsewhere Pep Guardiola has enjoyed success throughout his coaching career, but Manchester City’s former Barcelona boss considers the criticism he received from the Spanish press to be “evil”. The Catalan native…
Month: March 2019
Dortmund's Burki reveals he visits a mental coach to help with the pressures of football
Using a mental coach as part of a player’s preparation should not be taboo, according to the Switzerland and Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Burki has confirmed he uses a mental coach and has urged his fellow professionals to do the same. Burki has been working with the coach throughout his career and…
Boateng urged by Ribery to snub Man Utd & Arsenal interest
The Bayern Munich defender has been linked with a Premier League switch, but his team-mates in Germany are hoping to see him stay put Jerome Boateng has been urged by Bayern Munich team-mate Franck Ribery to shun interest from Manchester United and Arsenal. The World Cup-winning defender has been heavily linked with a late window…
Lewandowski: I had offers to leave Bayern, but I will fight for everything
The Poland international was keen to depart the Allianz Arena over the summer but insists he remains happy to be with the Bavarians Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has admitted he had multiple offers to leave the club over the summer, but insists he remains happy to be with the Bundesliga champions. Lewandowski made no…
Van Bommel flattered by Bayern Munich rumours as pressure builds on Kovac
The current PSV coach is the latest man to be linked with a role at the Allianz Arena which could become vacant if results do not improve quickly Mark van Bommel says it is “nice” to be linked with Bayern Munich but the PSV head coach distanced himself from the speculation. With Bayern only fifth…
'Unprofessional Bayern do not respect Chelsea' – Sarri blasts Germans over Hudson-Odoi pursuit
The German champions have made no secret of their wish to sign the young winger, angering the Blues boss in the process Maurizio Sarri believes Bayern Munich have not acted in a professional manner during their open pursuit of Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. The 18-year-old attacker has attracted interest from the German champions this month,…
Man Utd battling German and Portuguese clubs for England Under-17 starlet Crowe
The Red Devils face stiff competition for the teenager, who was part of the Three Lions’ European U17 Championship squad in May Manchester United are among a number of clubs battling for the signature of England Under-17 international Dylan Crowe. The 17-year-old impressed during the Three Lions’ journey to the semi-final of this year’s European…
Liverpool and Chelsea target Leon Bailey signs new Bayer Leverkusen deal
The 21-year-old continues to be linked to a move away from the Bundesliga side but has opted to sign a new contract Bayer Leverkusen have announced that they have tied attacker Leon Bailey down to a fresh deal that runs until 2023. The forward has been linked to several clubs over the summer, with Manchester…
Hummels impressed by 'incredible' Sanches
Bayern Munich were held to a 1-1 draw by Augsburg in the Bundesliga but the midfielder continued to impress on his first-team return. Renato Sanches gives Bayern Munich a new dimension according to defender Mats Hummels. Bayern were held to a 1-1 draw by Augsburg on Tuesday, losing their 100 per cent Bundesliga record, but…
Augsburg keeper bites off part of his tongue and plays on
The 32-year-old was kneed in the face by Kevin Volland in the 30th minute and starts every game with a special glove due to a an old finger injury Augsburg goalkeeper Andreas Luthe played on despite biting off part of his tongue against Bayer Leverkusen, having already started the game with a broken finger. The…