Tag: Bayern Munich
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PSG knockout Champions League holders to reach semis
Paris St Germain (PSG) reached the Champions League semi-finals despite a 1-0 home defeat by holders Bayern Munich, on Tuesday, as they progressed on away goals. This was after a 3-3 aggregate result in a thriller that was on a knife edge until the final whistle. Bayern striker, Eric Choupo-Moting scored the only goal before…
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Wijnaldum offered to Bayern Munich but…
Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum has priced himself out of a move to Bayern Munich. Wijnaldum is out of contract this summer, meaning clubs outside England could have approached him from January this year to negotiate personal terms for a free transfer, with several top European clubs said to be keen. But Abendzeitung reports German giants…
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UCL: Mbappe hits double as PSG shock Bayern Munich
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as Paris St-Germain produced a superb away performance to beat title holders Bayern Munich in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final first leg. This was a meeting between last year’s finalists and they both contributed in a hugely entertaining game that in itself would have been worthy of being the final of…
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We considered signing Ibrahimovic – Bayern chief
Bayern Munich supremo Uli Hoeness admits they’ve considered signing AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in the past. The Swede and Milan are set to enter new contract talks, with his current deal expiring June. Asked if Bayern would be interested, Hoeness ruled out a move, but revealed they’d considered the centre-forward in the past. “He’s…
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Lewandowski receives state honour from Polish president
Poland and Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski on Monday was awarded Commander’s Cross of the Polonia Restituta Order, one of the highest state honours, by Polish President Andrzej Duda. World Player of the Year Lewandowski was awarded for his accomplishments in football as well as promoting Poland abroad. During a ceremony at the presidential palace…
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Lewandowski scores hat-trick as Bayern thrash Stuttgart
Robert Lewandowski scored a first-half hat-trick as 10-man Bayern Munich thrashed Stuttgart to go four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga. Bayern’s Alphonso Davies was sent off after 12 minutes only for Lewandowski to open the scoring five minutes later. Serge Gnabry doubled Bayern’s advantage and Lewandowski completed his hat-trick with two further…
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Bayern Munich and Flick make Champions League history
Hansi Flick has yet to lose or draw a Champions League knockout game while in charge of Bayern Munich, with his streak extending to seven matches on Wednesday via a 2-1 second-leg win over Lazio that sent the club to the last-eight. Despite a late consolation finish from the visitors, the tie was never in…
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Lewandowski has no thought of retiring yet
World footballer of the year, Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich FC says he is not yet turning his thoughts to retirement. He believes he can remain at the top level with the club for some time. The Polish striker told the Sport Bild magazine he was aware people now looked at his age of 32,…
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Tuchel has us pressing like Bayern, Liverpool – Rudiger
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger sees similarity between the playstyle of his club side and Bayern Munich. The Blues have been on an excellent run since new boss Thomas Tuchel took over from Frank Lampard. They are unbeaten in 12 matches in all competitions, their latest being a 2-0 success over Everton at home. “It gives…
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Man Utd alerted as Coman rejects Bayern contract offer
French player Kingsley Coman has rejected a new contract offer from Bayern Munich. The winger, reports Kicker, has turned down Bayern’s latest contract proposal. Bayern have offered €12m-a-year, but Coman has rejected the package, insisting it falls short of what he deserves given his success with the club. Manchester United made enquiries after Coman last…