The Bundesliga champions have confirmed that the experienced French winger picked up an untimely knock during a practice match in Doha Franck Ribery appears set for a spell on the sidelines after Bayern Munich confirmed the winger suffered a hamstring injury at their training camp in Doha. The 35-year-old, who has four Bundesliga goals in 14 appearances…
'It could be a long break' – Matthaus fears for Boateng's Germany future
The Bayern Munich defender has been dropped by national team boss Joachim Low – and a club legend believes his time as an international may be up Lothar Matthaus fears Jerome Boateng may not get back in the Germany squad while Joachim Low remains in charge. The German national team coach has left the Bayern…
Kovac dismisses Bayern link with Pavard
Benjamin Pavard has been linked with a move from Stuttgart to Bayern Munich, but Niko Kovac does not expect to sign a defender in January. Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac has dismissed speculation Benjamin Pavard has agreed a deal to join the club from Stuttgart. Reports have claimed Bayern are keen to sign the France…
Mathew Leckie strikes for Hertha Berlin in boost for Socceroos Asian Cup campaign
The Australian attacker is starting to hit form at the right time for his national team Mathew Leckie scored his second Bundesliga goal of the season in Hertha Berlin’s 2-2 home draw with Augsburg on Wednesday morning (AEDT). After Martin Hinteregger gave Augsburg an early lead, Leckie pulled one back for the German capital side…
Kroos named German Footballer of the Year for the first time
After missing out to Philipp Lahm in 2016-17, Toni Kroos was named Footballer of the Year for the first time in his career on Sunday. Real Madrid star Toni Kroos has been named Footballer of the Year by sports writers in Germany. The Association of German Sports Journalists (VDS), in conjunction with football magazine Kicker,…
Tuchel expects Cavani to stay amid Real Madrid rumours
The Paris Saint-Germain boss expects his star forward to remain in France, while he denied reports of a deal for Julian Weigl Thomas Tuchel says Edinson Cavani is fully committed to Paris Saint-Germain amid speculation of interest from Real Madrid. The European champions are rumoured to be lining up an approach for the prolific striker…
'I'm having fun' – Ribery coy on Bayern Munich extension following brace against Eintracht
The Frenchman scored a historic double for the Bundesliga champions on Saturday and has not ruled out staying with the club past the end of the season Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has admitted that he could see himself remaining at the Bundesliga champions for another year after his impressive performance against Eintracht Frankfurt on…
'I question everything I do' – Bayern pressure nothing new to Kovac
The Croat has seen a position in Munich called into question after a troublesome start in the Bundesliga, but he claims to be his own biggest critic Under-fire Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac insists the pressure he is experiencing is nothing out of the ordinary because he questions everything he does himself. Bayern crushed Benfica…
Pulisic has the quality to succeed on the biggest stage, says Chandler
The Frankfurt man has little doubt his compatriot can shine at the highest level and is pleased with the way soccer is developing in the US Eintracht Frankfurt defender Timothy Chandler is confident his USMNT team-mate Christian Pulisic has what it takes to succeed at Chelsea. The Borussia Dortmund attacker joined Chelsea in a £58 million ($73m)…
Bayern's Kovac satisfied despite losing 'fantastic' Klassiker
Borussia Dortmund came from behind to beat the Bavarians 3-2, but the vanquished side’s manager praised his team’s display Niko Kovac was satisfied with Bayern Munich’s performance against Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund despite twice surrendering the lead to lose a thrilling Klassiker 3-2. Robert Lewandowski twice gave Bayern the lead against his old club, but…