The Japanese star confirmed his desire to join a LaLiga club but the has instead left Borussia Dortmund for the Turkish side Besiktas have sealed the loan signing of Shinji Kagawa from Borussia Dortmund. The Japan international joins Besiktas until the end of the season after falling out of favour at the Bundesliga leaders. Kagawa…
Kovac laments Lewandowski offside call as Bayern suffer costly defeat
The Croatian coach believes his side would have had no trouble seeing off Bayer Leverkusen had an effort from his Polish striker been allowed to stand Niko Kovac felt Bayern Munich were hard done by in their 3-1 defeat at Bayern Leverkusen as his side lost further ground on leaders Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga…
'Why not?' – Podolski discusses potential Bundesliga return
The former Arsenal forward believes he can still play in the German top-flight and has not ruled cutting short his time in the far east Lukas Podolski has suggested he could return to the Bundesliga despite approaching the twilight years of his career at 33. Former Arsenal forward Podolski now plies his trade in Japan…
Kovac wants repeat of Bayern's defensive efforts at Anfield
The German giants held Liverpool to a goalless draw on Tuesday, giving their head coach cause to demand more of the same against Hertha Berlin Niko Kovac wants Bayern Munich to repeat their defensive performance from the Liverpool game when they return to Bundesliga action against Hertha Berlin on Saturday. Bayern claimed a goalless draw…
Why Bayern Munich can't afford to lose James Rodriguez
The Colombia international has been the subject of plenty of transfer speculation all season, but Bayern cannot allow him to leave in January “I expect top performances from him.” When James Rodriguez steps onto the football field, it is expected that he will be a gamechanger. Not just by fans, but by coaches and managers…
Sancho may have fled but Foden is flourishing at Man City
The 18-year-old could get more first-team football at most other clubs but he is getting a great education under Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Phil Foden could have had a hat-trick in Manchester City’s FA Cup game against Newport on Saturday evening. The 18-year-old could have quite easily lashed the ball home from a matter…
Bayern Munich vs Stuttgart: TV channel, live stream, squad news & preview
Niko Kovac’s side continue their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund with their first match of 2019 at the Allianz Arena Bayern Munich go chasing their fifth victory in succession when they play host to Stuttgart at the Allianz Arena on Sunday. In the unusual position of playing catch up in the Bundesliga, Niko Kovac’s side cannot…
Manchester City teenager Matondo completes £10m move to Schalke
After Brahim Diaz and Jadon Sancho were tempted away, the Welshman has become the latest teenage talent to leave the Etihad Stadium Schalke have completed a £10m ($13m) deal for Manchester City teenager Rabbi Matondo, whose departure adds to the talent drain at the Premier League champions. Jadon Sancho and Brahim Diaz have already left…
Sancho makes Bundesliga history with latest strike for Dortmund
The England international forward has become the youngest player, at just 18 years of age, to record eight goals in the German top flight Jadon Sancho has made Bundesliga history with his latest strike for Borussia Dortmund. At 18 years of age, the England international has become the youngest player to record eight goals in…
FC Tokyo confirm interest in Bayern star Robben
The Dutch winger will be leaving the Bavarians at season’s end, and his future could lie in the J-League FC Tokyo have confirmed they are interested in signing Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben. Robben confirmed last month that he will be leaving Bayern at season’s end, bringing a 10-year run with the club to a…