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…
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…
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…
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,…
'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…
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…
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…
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…
'No place in football for politics' – RB Leipzig boss Rangnick wades into Ozil racism row
Click:cnc machine The Arsenal star’s retirement from the national team has launched a countrywide debate, with a number of high profile names voicing their opinions RB Leipzig manager Ralf Rangnick has spoken out over the encroachment of political matters into football, claiming that his club will not be approving the use of banners inside its…
'We understand the situation is unsatisfactory' – Dortmund respond to Kagawa transfer comments
The German club have said they are open to discussing the Japanese international’s departure Borussia Dortmund are willing to consider allowing Shinji Kagawa to leave the club, Sporting Director Michael Zorc has suggested. The Japanese international is rumoured to be a target for La Liga leaders Sevilla, and recently admitted that he has a desire to…