The Bayern Munich goalkeeper will not be removed from the starting XI for a meeting with France despite coming under criticism for his recent form Manuel Neuer has received a vote of confidence from Germany coach Joachim Low, with the goalkeeper assured of a starting place against France despite attracting criticism of late. The 32-year-old missed the…
Matthaus should stop trampling on Gotze, claims Dortmund chief
Click:butane cooking torch The 2014 World Cup hero is in the plans of head coach Lucien Favre, the club’s CEO has assured Mario Gotze might not have played a single minute of competitive football this season, but he does not merit criticism from Lothar Matthaus, according to Hans-Joachim Watzke, Borussia Dortmund’s CEO. Matthaus has come…
Borussia Dortmund bus bomber gets 14 years in prison on 28 counts of attempted murder
Click:MPO/MTP Patchcord The 29-year-old denied trying to kill anyone by targeting the team bus with three bombs, but was found guilty on attempted murder charges The man who attacked Borussia Dortmund’s bus with a bomb has been found guilty of 28 counts of attempted murder and sentenced to 14 years in prison. A court in…
Premier League return? Robben leaving options open after confirming Bayern exit
The Dutchman has been touted for a potential return to England as he prepares to end a decade-long spell in the Bundesliga Veteran winger Arjen Robben is keeping his options open following his decision to leave Bayern Munich at the end of the season after being linked with a sensational return to the Premier League. The…
Neuer is still the world’s best goalkeeper – Lloris
Click:round tin box Though the 32-year-old faces criticism in his homeland, the World Cup winner believes he still represents the benchmark that others must reach Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer remains the world’s best goalkeeper, according to Tottenham and France shot-stopper Hugo Lloris. The 32-year-old has not looked his usual assured self since coming back from…
Bayern & Tottenham target Pavard better off at Stuttgart – Reschke
The full-back’s strong performances at the World Cup have drawn attention from elsewhere in Germany and in England, but he has been told to stay put Benjamin Pavard remains fully committed to Stuttgart despite his obvious potential to play at the highest level, according to club sporting director Michael Reschke. The versatile defender reportedly attracted…
Sancho reveals reason for committing to Dortmund amid Man City return rumours
The teenagfwinger has put pen to paper on a new deal that will keep him at the Bundesliga leaders until 2022 England starlet Jadon Sancho has explained the reasoning behind committing his future to Borussia Dortmund amid speculation of a return to Manchester City. The new Three Lions cap signed a new deal at Dortmund…
'He brought a new style of football to the world' – Alaba hails Guardiola impact
The Austrian defender said he learned a lot during the Spaniard’s three seasons in charge of Bayern Munich Bayern Munich left-back David Alaba has hailed his former manager Pep Guardiola, saying he introduced a new way of playing to the world. Guardiola managed Alaba at Bayern between 2013 and 2016, winning the Bundesliga title in all three…
Blow for Bayern Munich as Thiago suffers ankle ligament injury
The Spanish midfielder was forced off in the win over Rodinghausen and faces a spell on the sidelines in another injury blow for manager Niko Kovac. Bayern Munich are set to be without Thiago Alcantara for ‘a few weeks’ after the infuential midfielder suffered an ankle ligament injury. The Spanish international limped out of the…
‘He will continue with us for a long time’ – Atletico confident of Hernandez stay
The France international was heavily linked with a January move Bayern Munich, but the Rojiblancos hierarchy remain defiant Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo is confident Lucas Hernandez will remain at the club in the long-term despite continued interest from Bayern Munich. Recent reports in Spain earlier this month suggested Bundesliga champions Bayern were preparing to…