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  • Bayern Munich extend Bundesliga lead to 9 points after beating RB Leipzig

    Bayern Munich extend Bundesliga lead to 9 points after beating RB Leipzig

    Bayern Munich had to fight hard for a 3-2 win against RB Leipzig on Saturday to extend their 2021/2022 Bundesliga lead over Borussia Dortmund to nine points.

    Thomas Müller broke the deadlock in the Allianz Arena in the 12th minute, taking the rebound after goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi saved Robert Lewandowski’s effort.

    However, it did not take RB Leipzig too long to level things up with Portuguese striker André Silva.

    Müller hit the net again, but his goal was disallowed after video check.

    Nevertheless, Bayern Munich were ahead before the break, thanks to a header by top goalscorer Lewandowski.

    Early into the second half, RB Leipzig equalised again as Christopher Nkunku was not intimidated when he got face-to-face with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

    But the visitors were unlucky when Josko Gvardiol turned a cross from Serge Gnabry into an own goal, sealing the victory for Bayern Munich.

    “We made too many mistakes in the build-up. You can’t make mistakes against a team like Bayern Munich,” RB Leipzig managing director Oliver Mintzlaff said.

    Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side secured a “beautiful win,” while Müller said they deserved the victory in spite of an equal game.

    “Both teams showed an attractive game, both tried to be offensive, but I will say we deserved to win,” Müller said.

    Earlier on Saturday, Eintracht Frankfurt were the winners of a thrilling game against VfB Stuttgart, taking home three points after a 3-2 triumph.

    Evan Ndicka steered the ball into the net early in the game, but Waldemar Anton equalised for VfB Stuttgart before the break.

    A stunner from Ajdin Hrustic gave Eintracht Frankfurt the advantage once again, until Sasa Kalajdzic put the hosts back in the game.

    Eintracht Frankfurt, however, had the last say after Hrustic scored the winner in the 77th minute.

    Cologne are dreaming about the UEFA Champions League after a 1-0 win over Freiburg.

    It was Anthony Modeste’s powerful left-footed shot that moved them up to sixth in the standings.

    Borussia Mönchengladbach were held at Arminia Bielefeld and did not improve their situation, remaining 12th in the standings after a 1-1 draw.

    This is the first Gladbach game in over two decades without Max Eberl as their sporting director.

    He stepped down from his position last week and some fans brought “Thank you, Max” banners to the stadium.

    Augsburg left the relegation zone with an important 2-0 victory against Union Berlin.

    A big mistake from the goalkeeper made it easy for Michael Gregoritsch to open the scoring and a stunner from Andre Hahn closed the case for the Bavarian team.

    Elsewhere, Mainz beat Hoffenheim 2-0 with Jae-sung Lee and Moussa Niakhaté scoring within the last 10 minutes.

    On Sunday, title contenders Borussia Dortmund welcome Bayer Leverkusen, while Wolfsburg host Greuther Fürth.

    Hertha Berlin and VfL Bochum had played out a 1-1 draw on Friday.

  • Robert Lewandowski wins FIFA best men’s footballer award

    Robert Lewandowski wins FIFA best men’s footballer award

    Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski was named the best men’s player in 2021 at a FIFA awards ceremony on Monday.

    The forward beat Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah to secure the award for the second consecutive year.

    The Pole broke Gerd Muller’s long-standing single-season Bundesliga record with an unprecedented haul of 41 goals.

    In all competitions, he scored 48 goals in 40 games for Bayern Munich in the 2020/2021 season.

    “Thank you very much, it is a great honour,” Lewandowski said as he received the trophy from Bayern Munich chief Oliver Kahn, coach Julian Nagelsmann and board member for sport, Hasan Salihamidzic.

    “Everything that happened last year, the Bundesliga record —- I would never have dared to dream about that.”

    At the ceremony, Thomas Tuchel was honoured as best coach after his UEFA Champions League triumph with Chelsea.

    “It was a pretty normal day so far at the training centre, I’ve just come from training because we have a game (on Tuesday), but now you opened the envelope and said my name, it’s pretty surreal,” the German coach said.

    “I’m overwhelmed, I feel a bit uncomfortable actually. I enjoy the journey and I enjoy the club, it’s a good fit.”

    On the women’s side, Alexia Putellas of FC Barcelona Women took the award for best player and Chelsea Ladies’ Emma Hayes for best coach.

    Putellas captained the Barcelona to the treble, with the Catalan side winning the Women’s UEFA Champions League, Spanish league and Copa de la Reina last term.

    Édouard Mendy and Christiane Endler were named best men’s and women’s goalkeeper respectively.

    The Denmark national team, medics and coaching staff received the Fairplay Award for their heroic response after Christian Eriksen collapsed during Denmark’s match against Finland at the Euro 2020.

    Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony was held partially online, with only a few guests and FIFA officials, including President Gianni Infantino, at the event in Zurich.

    All nominated players and coaches participated via video link.

  • Bayern have Lewandowski and don’t need Haaland – Kahn

    Bayern have Lewandowski and don’t need Haaland – Kahn

    Bayern Munich chairman Oliver Kahn has insisted there is no need to move for Borussia Dortmund’s Norwegian superstar Erling Haaland as the Bundesliga champions “have Robert Lewandowski.”

    Kahn was following the line previously voiced by club president Herbert Hainer when he told Friday’s Sueddeutsche Zeitung that Lewandowski “will also still score 30-40 goals for a couple of years.”

    Poland’s Lewandowski has been racking up scoring records in recent years but is 33 and has a contract to 2023.

    Haaland meanwhile is not only considered the next big thing but at 21 likely has his best years ahead of him.

    It is widely reported he has an exit clause in his Borussia Dortmund contract, valid next summer, which is considerably below his current market value.

    Real Madrid have been linked with a move for Haaland, who realistically has his pick of top clubs across the continent if he does decide to leave Borussia Dortmund.

  • Why I left Bayern Munich for Real Madrid – Alaba

    Why I left Bayern Munich for Real Madrid – Alaba

    David Alaba has revisited his decision to leave Bayern Munich for Real Madrid in the summer.

    The Austria captain joined Real Madrid in a Bosman deal.

    Alaba said: “Why did I leave Bayern for Real Madrid? I guess after 13 years at the same club I was wondering what the next step was. Last season was the best in Bayern history, we won six titles, so I wondered what I wanted to do.

    “And finally, I decided to change, to take up a new challenge, not to give in to the easy way. When you grow up playing football, you know that Real Madrid are the biggest club in the world. So I didn’t have any surprises coming here. If you play football, you always have Real Madrid on the front page.”

  • Bundesliga: Bayern Munich fight back to defeat Mainz, Dortmund play draw

    Bundesliga: Bayern Munich fight back to defeat Mainz, Dortmund play draw

    Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Mainz at the Allianz Arena.

    The visitors took a shock lead courtesy of Karim Onisiwo’s close-range header midway through the first half.

    Kingsley Coman’s confident finish from Corentin Tolisso’s pass restored parity, before Jamal Musiala completed the turnaround with a low strike.

    Moussa Niakhate went closest to a late equaliser but shot straight at Manuel Neuer.

    The result means manager Julian Nagelsmann has won 100 games in Germany’s top-flight, spanning spells with Hoffenheim, RB Leipzig and Bayern.

    Nagelsmann’s side move six points clear of second-placed Borussia Dortmund, who were held to a 1-1 draw at Bochum.

    Bochum’s Sebastian Polter opened the scoring from the penalty spot following goalkeeper Gregor Kobel’s foul on Christopher Antwi-Adjei, but Julian Brandt equalised late on from Erling Braut Haaland’s cross.

    Marius Wolf thought he had fired Dortmund level early in the second half, but Jude Bellingham was ruled to be in an offside position in the build-up to the goal.

  • UCL: Barca team capable of winning at Bayern – Xavi

    UCL: Barca team capable of winning at Bayern – Xavi

    Barcelona coach Xavi recognises it’s all or nothing on Wednesday night against Champions League opponents Bayern Munich.

    Barca need to defeat unbeaten Bayern Munich in their own backyard, but Xavi doesn’t believe they’ll need a miracle to do so.

    The Blaugrana’s task is certainly a big one as the German champions have looked unstoppable in Europe this season, but the Catalan coach believes his team can beat anyone.

    “It’s in our own hands and we’ll give it everything we’ve got. After the game, we’ll see,” said Xavi in his pre-match press conference.

    “I don’t see it as a miracle.

    “It’s one game and we can beat any opponent.”

    Of course, Xavi is aware that Bayern aren’t just any opponent and Barcelona will have to be at their best to get anything in the Allianz Arena.

    “We have to be patient,” said Xavi.

    “This [process] isn’t overnight.

    “[On Wednesday] we have a test against an opponent who have been better than us in our last meetings.”

    The other game in the Group E, where Benfica host Dynamo Kiev, could also have a big say in Barcelona’s post-Christmas European destiny. If Benfica fail to win, it doesn’t matter what happens in Munich, but Xavi prefers not to think about that.

    “If we don’t win, we’re depending on that game,” said Xavi.

    “I want to think that it’s more important to rely on ourselves than on others.”

  • Bayern diplomatic after Lewandowski Ballon d’Or snub

    Bayern diplomatic after Lewandowski Ballon d’Or snub

    Robert Lewandowski and FC Bayern Munich did their best to hide their disappointment after Lionel Messi beat him to the Ballon d’Or.

    However, former Bayern star, Lothar Matthaeus, was adamant the Poland striker should have won.

    Lewandowski was awarded the new striker of the year award at the gala in Paris on Monday after journalists had decided France Football’s big prize should go to Lionel Messi for a record-extending seventh time.

    Messi won a major international honour this year as Argentina captured the Copa America but Matthaeus was staggered that Lewandowski’s record 41 goals in a Bundesliga season was not enough for the Ballon d’Or.

    “Honestly, I don’t understand the world any more after this vote.

    “I have huge respect for Messi and the other great players who were nominated, but nobody deserved it more than Lewandowski,” former Germany player Matthaeus, who won the prize while at Inter Milan in 1990, told Sky.

    Lewandowski’s claims to the Ballon d’Or were strengthened by the fact most pundits accepted he would have won it in 2020 had the award not been cancelled because of Covid-19.

    Last year he led Bayern to a Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble with another glut of goals.

    He at least won FIFA’s rival player of the year award in 2020 and was magnanimous as he picked up his striker gong at the Chatelet Theatre.

    “I am very proud to be here. I have to say thanks to my team-mates, my coach and above all the fans. And a very special thanks to my family,” said the 33-year-old.

    To be fair to Messi, he realised he was fortunate to take another Ballon d’Or after only winning the Copa del Rey with troubled Barcelona last season before switching to Paris Saint-Germain.

    “It is an honour to be here with you. You have broken records and would have also deserved to win the Ballon d’Or. You had an unbelievable year,” he said to Lewandowski.

    Bayern chief executive, Oliver Kahn, was as diplomatic as possible.

    “Congratulations to Lionel Messi.

    “But along with his striker of the year award, Robert Lewandowski would have also deserved the Ballon d’Or because for years he has been absolutely outstanding every day,” he said.

    Bayern also saw Jamal Musiala finish third in the Kopa Trophy young player vote behind winner Pedri of Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund’s England midfielder, Jude Bellingham.

    Manuel Neuer was fifth in the best goalkeeper category.

  • BREAKING: Lewandowski wins best striker of the year award

    BREAKING: Lewandowski wins best striker of the year award

    Bayern Munich and German player, Robert Lewandowski has won the France Football best striker of the year 2021 award.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Lewandowski was announced the best striker of the year on Monday in Paris during the Ballon d’Or 2021 award.

    The Ballon d’Or award is in recognising the best footballers in the world 2021. The 2021 Ballon d’Or is the 65th annual ceremony of the award presented by France Football.

    Nominees for the award were announced on 8 October 2021, with Lionel Messi going on to win the 2021 Ballon d’Or award, beating Lewandowski, who emerged in second place.

  • I rate Mourinho but we turned him down – Ex-Bayern chief

    I rate Mourinho but we turned him down – Ex-Bayern chief

    Former Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admits they’ve never tried to hire Jose Mourinho in the past.

    Rummenigge revealed the details to RAI Sport.

    “A few years ago, Mourinho wanted to come to Germany to work at Bayern, but we felt he wasn’t the right man for the club.

    “Personally, he always made a good impression on me. I hope that he can find success at Roma, because he needs to win on a daily basis.”

    He added, “The philosophy of Bayern Munich has always been the same: have success, but with the books balanced. That is part of the culture of German football.

    “We might not make many big splashes on the transfer market, but we can win the Champions League even without spending huge sums, as we already proved.”

  • Differences between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich – Alaba

    Differences between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich – Alaba

    David Alaba admits he’s noticed little difference between Real Madrid and former club Bayern Munich.

    Bayern Munich and Real Madrid at least operate in a very similar manner, at least according to Alaba who switched Bavaria for the Spanish capital in the summer.

    After seeing his contract with Bayern Munich expire, Alaba elected to begin a new adventure in LaLiga Santander, and he has been a revelation for Real Madrid’s defence ever since.

    “Bayern Munich are one of the biggest clubs in the world, the same as Real Madrid,” detailed Alaba in an interview with Kicker.

    “Both teams represent absolute success. However, at Real Madrid everything is a little bigger, with all due respect to Bayern.”