The Bundesliga champions trail Borussia Dortmund by nine points and received widespread criticism after their 3-3 draw with Fortuna Dusseldorf Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac agrees with club president Uli Hoeness’ description of his side’s defending as “slapstick comedy”. After Saturday’s shock 3-3 draw at home to struggling Fortuna Dusseldorf, Hoeness was less than complimentary…
Stuttgart midfielder Gentner to play on despite father's death
The Schwaben captain will not take any time out despite the tragic passing of his father at the weekend Stuttgart have announced captain Christian Gentner will play in the club’s final two fixtures before the mid-season break despite the sudden death of his father. Herbert Gentner collapsed and died at the Mercedes-Benz Arena immediately after…
Sacking Kovac out of the question, insists Bayern chief Hoeness
The Bavarian giants have won just two of their last six games in the Bundesliga, but they will not be changing their coach or squad any time soon Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has dismissed talk of the club sacking coach Niko Kovac following another defeat. The Bundesliga champions suffered a third defeat of the…
'Pulisic sale is a good deal for Dortmund' – Does Klopp think Chelsea overpaid for £58m winger?
The Reds boss may have dropped a subtle hint about the cost of Chelsea’s latest big money signing, suggesting it was good business for Dortmund Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says Christian Pulisic is a “really good” signing for Chelsea but also hinted that the Blues may have paid too much for the USA winger. Pulisic’s…
'Lewandowski's allowed to reveal his feelings' – Kovac defends striker after Bayern outburst
The striker had gone public that he felt he lacked support from the club’s hierarchy, and the coach has spoken in his defence Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac has defended striker Robert Lewandowski after he hit out at the club’s management. The Poland star accused the Bundesliga champions’ hierarchy of failing to stand by him when…
Bayern bosses talk up Alphonso Davies talent: I've heard he'll be a bomb!
The teenage winger is now officially a Bayern player and has been tipped to shine with the Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic say Alphonso Davies has the potential to be a huge success at the Allianz Arena. The 18-year-old became the most expensive transfer in Major League Soccer…
Pulisic expecting good fit at Chelsea as £58m deal allows him to fulfil Premier League dream
The USA international will link up with the Blues over the summer, with a big-money transfer seeing him join a division he has always admired Christian Pulisic considers Chelsea to be the best Premier League fit for his “style”, with a £58 million ($74m) deal taking him to Stamford Bridge. The United States international is…
Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real & Chelsea agree €190m Hazard deal
Goal takes a look at the biggest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and beyond Chelsea & Real agree €190m deal for Hazard Chelsea and Real Madrid have agreed a €190 million (£170m/$222m) deal for Eden Hazard, per Le10Sport . Real are interested in securing both Hazard and Blues…
'I want to be an Arsenal legend' – Nelson out to join list of Gunners greats
The teenage forward is currently taking in a loan spell at Bundesliga side Hoffenheim, but he has high hopes for his return to Emirates Stadium Reiss Nelson is determined to become “an Arsenal legend”, with a loan spell at Hoffenheim considered to be a stepping stone on his ascent to the very top of the…
USMNT boss Berhalter: Pulisic an example for other American players
The Dortmund star was bought by Chelsea and will join the Premier League side next season, and the USMNT boss was full of praise for the 20-year-old U.S. national team coach Gregg Berhalter believes that Christian Pulisic is an example for young players in his home country to follow after the winger was sold to…