Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Juventus for €100 million, so where does the forward rank on the list of the biggest deals of all time? Getty Images #101 David Beckham | €37.5m Given David Beckham was one of the most marketable sporting stars on the planet, Real Madrid could not believe their luck when Manchester United…
Real Madrid-linked Lewandowski reveals how Kovac helped keep him at Bayern
The striker says his new head coach’s promised style played a big role in keeping him with the Bundesliga champions Robert Lewandowski has credited new Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac with playing a large role in keeping him at the Bundesliga champions. Lewandowski spent much of the summer looking for an exit from Bayern,…
Chelsea will report Bayern to FIFA if there's evidence of 'tapping up' £35m Hudson-Odoi
The Blues will take action should they find proof of foul play in the Bundesliga side’s attempts to sign the 18-year-old winger Chelsea will report Bayern Munich to FIFA if they find evidence that the Bundesliga champions have been ‘tapping up’ Callum Hudson-Odoi, Goal can confirm. As reported by Goal, the Bundesliga giants have tabled…
Boateng urged to join PSG after seeing window close on Man Utd move
Stefan Effenberg is amazed the Bundesliga champions are considering selling the World Cup-winning defender and has encouraged him to head to Ligue 1 Jerome Boateng should join Paris Saint-Germain if Bayern Munich have truly decided they do not want to keep him, according to former club captain Stefan Effenberg. Boateng has been heavily tipped to…
Under-fire Neuer given vote of confidence by Germany boss Low
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…