Berlin, Germany | AFP | Arsene Wenger is reportedly in talks with Bayern Munich to potentially become their new head coach while Ralf Rangnick, another possible candidate, is said to not be interested. Wenger, 70, gave an evasive answer when broadcaster beIn Sports directly asked him about working at Bayern, …
Read More »Bayern Munich suffer first defeat in wake of Spurs romp
Berlin, Germany | AFP |Â Â Four days after thrashing Tottenham in Europe, Bayern Munich suffered their first loss of the season on Saturday with a shock 2-1 home defeat by Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. Second-half goals by striker Sargis Adamyan sealed a first-ever win at Bayern for Hoffenheim as Niko Kovac’s …
Read More »Lewandowski hailed for ‘extreme goals quota’ as Bayern go top
Berlin, Germany | AFP |Â Record-breaking Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski was hailed for his “extreme quota of goals” on Saturday as the defending German champions warmed up for their European duel against Tottenham with a nervy win at strugglers Paderborn which took them to the top of the Bundesliga. Lewandowski …
Read More »Lewandowski out to add to dream season start for Bayern Munich
Berlin, Germany | AFP |Â Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is poised to extend his dream start to the season this Saturday with the Polish star striker in the form of his career. Unusually for the defending champions, Bayern are not having things their own way in the Bundesliga and are …
Read More »Bayern look to Lewandowski in bid to catch title challengers
Berlin, Germany | AFP |Â Polish striker Robert Lewandowski will once again take centre-stage as Bayern Munich look to catch up with their Bundesliga title challengers with a home win over strugglers Mainz on Saturday. Two days after signing a new contract which will keep him at the club until 2023, …
Read More »Bayern renew battle with Dortmund amid Sane chase
Berlin, Germany | AFP |Â Â Bayern Munich resume their power struggle with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday for the German Super Cup with the Bavarians chasing Manchester City star Leroy Sane to reinforce their squad. The blockbuster Bundesliga curtain-raiser in Dortmund once more pits Germany’s top clubs together after Bayern held off …
Read More »‘Exciting, but weak’ – Is the Bundesliga in decline?
Berlin, Germany | AFP |Â Bayern Munich may have wrapped up a seventh successive Bundesliga title on Saturday, but their domestic dominance was severely tested in one of the most exciting German league campaigns in years. Perennial champions Bayern, who have romped to the title every season since 2013, finished just …
Read More »Robben mulling Tokyo move after Bayern exit: reports
Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Superstar Dutch winger Arjen Robben is lining up a move to J-League outfit FC Tokyo after he leaves Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, local media reported on Tuesday. The 35-year-old has already confirmed he is leaving Bayern at the end of the season after a glittering career that saw him win …
Read More »From refugee camp to Bayern Munich – the remarkable Alphonso Davies
Doha, Qatar | AFP | Born in an African refugee camp, a Canadian international at 16 and now a Bayern Munich player aged just 18, Alphonso Davies’ life already reads like a movie script. “It’s like something out of a film,” admits Bob Lenarduzzi, president of the Vancouver Whitecaps, referring …
Read More »Bayern eager to complete signing of Chelsea teenager Hudson-Odoi
Doha, Qatar | AFP | Bayern Munich, who are targeting young talent in the current transfer window, have confirmed their strong interest in English teenager Callum Hudson-Odoi amid reports the defending German champions have agreed a fee with Chelsea. “We definitely want to sign him – he has the qualities …
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